Speaking Out: A Frustrating Time That Will Lead to an Inspired Response
As my term as president of the North Carolina League of Municipalities comes to an end, the uncertain times that we live in remind me of why I sought to become involved in municipal...
On Cybersecurity: Yes, There’s a Cybersecurity Angle to the Pandemic, Too
Sadly, you might have predicted it – disasters and crises always seem to attract the scams. From phishing to data theft to money theft to ransomseeking file-encryption, it’s all in circulation. Bad actors don’t...
People: The Smartest Piece of a ‘Smart City’
Jim Alberque’s recipe for an efficient, forward-thinking town has three ingredients, and they’re all people. Talented people, service-oriented people, curious people.
It’s a somewhat surprising list considering Alberque’s role as the Emerging Technology Director for...
City Kids: How Youth and Local Government Are a Perfect Match
Fresh out of college, filled with passions and finding a path, the fellows of the Lead for North Carolina program are not unlike many other recent graduates.
Unique, however, may be the level of impact...
Let’s Get Real on Data to Address North Carolina’s Digital Divide
That key portions of North Carolina do not have the kind of internet access that they need in order for people to thrive and local economies to flourish is not news, particularly in those...
Down-to-Earth Leadership: William Pitt Never Forgets the “Why” in Public Service
A leader isn’t a suit and tie.
Sure, dress for the occasion. Honor decorum. But be a human first, learn with good faith, build capacity to help, and be real about the consequences, says William...
Always a Fighter: Sen. Gladys Robinson’s Humble Beginnings Shape Her Humanity, Drive
Sen. Gladys Robinson of Greensboro won election to the legislature just in time for the wave of change that removed her party from its leadership spot. That was 10 years ago and the power...
Taking the Field: Leadership, From the Ground Up
In our nation’s history, only two U.S. presidents came into office having previously served as mayor of a city or town – Grover Cleveland, who served as mayor of Buffalo before becoming governor of...
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Western North Carolinians Honored with Attorney General Josh Stein's Dogwood Award
Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that Casey Cooper, CEO, Cherokee Indian Hospital, Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman, Franklin Mayor Bob Scott, and Highlands...
From the Trust Perspective: Health Benefits Trust Pool Readies for 2020
The League’s Health Benefits Trust pool, and the health insurance industry in general, is a complex field to navigate. At all three levels of government, the parts—from provider to patient—are constantly moving, and the...
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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...
