The Broadband Market Failure
Under current legislation, almost nothing—not even hopeful new providers or already-built infrastructure—can resolve the internet problem in North Carolina. The City of Washington is now finding that out firsthand.
The City of Washington has an...
Cities and Towns Lead the Way on Affordable Housing
In the face of a complex and far-reaching issue, cities and towns are not sitting on the sidelines.
In 2018, Durham officials faced tough decisions. City council members and staff had been examining zoning changes...
Jennifer Robinson: Local Leadership as a ‘Way of Life’
Facing issues head-on and with family in mind, the Cary Councilmember’s public service mindset was on full display this past year.
“This could be a really quiet year.”
This is what Cary Councilmember Jennifer Robinson was...
CityVision Virtual Conference a Success, Goes in Depth on Timely Issues
Hundreds of municipal officials across North Carolina gathered in virtual fashion in late April for one of the state’s most engaging community-focused conferences in memory.
Hundreds of municipal officials across North Carolina gathered in virtual...
Taking the Field: Opportunity in Crisis
It has been said in different times, in different ways, under different circumstances: Crisis brings opportunity, if you are willing to seize it.
The last year has been a crisis. It has, hopefully, forced all...
Talk of Our Towns
The past year has presented a litany of challenges for our cities and towns. But, through those trials, we’ve been given a glimpse at the determination and dedication of our local leaders. Their resolve
was...
In NCLM-Supported Partnership, College Students are Helping Town Hall Through Pandemic
One, the pandemic places outsize demand on governments and nonprofits to respond. And two, plans for internships fell through for many a college student.
That was the two-rung ladder to connect these college students to...
A Pandemic Innovation: The Online, Main Street Marketplace in New Bern
What started as a creative COVID solution now promises to support local businesses far into the future.
Faced with a potential crisis for their local economy, the City of New Bern and their Main Street...
By the Numbers: Senator Burgin on Data, Health Care, Local Government, and Term Limits
The League's Quarterly Legislator Q&A.
Jim Burgin is a numbers guy. The state senator from Angier, whose district covers Harnett County and parts of Johnston and Lee counties including Sanford, has big ideas for better...
League Update: NCLM Local Leadership Foundation Back with Ever-Important Mission
An ever-important but timely agenda is leading the League’s re-energized Local Leadership Foundation—set up to enhance municipal leaders’ skills—with economic development in focus along with educational efforts toward racial equity and building up tomorrow’s...
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Citizen Engagement with Local Government
A good rhythm of awareness and trust between local governments and their citizenries—it’s ever the goal, achievable and rewarding, but the work to build...
