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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...

CityVision 2024: Join Us in Winston-Salem

NCLM’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE BEGINS APRIL 23! It’s CityVision season at the NC League of Municipalities, so clear your April calendars! NCLM’s flagship conference is taking place...

William Harris: Fuquay-Varina’s Longtime Local Leader

THROUGH EDUCATION AND A DEEP CONNECTION TO THE COMMUNITY, HARRIS HAS SUCCESSFULLY LED FUQUAY-VARINA FOR MORE THAN THREE DECADES. For more than 30 years, William...

Just Ahead: The 2024 Legislative Session

No single legislative session is ever like another, and the 2024 session promises to further confirm that truism. For North Carolina cities and towns, that...

ARP Corner: Youngsville Invests in Safety, Walkability as Town Continues to Grow

Youngsville has seen tremendous growth in recent years. The town sits in Franklin County, about 25 miles northeast of Raleigh. Today the town boasts...

RMS Update: Health Benefits Trust Transition to Aetna

In August of 2023, the League’s Board of Trustees voted to end the Health Benefits Trust (HBT) contract with its provider, MedCost, and transition...

Housing Studies Show Less Touted Reforms Effective

THE PUSH FOR BLANKET MANDATES TO DO AWAY WITH SINGLE FAMILY-ONLY ZONING ARE NOT PRODUCING THE RESULTS THAT SUPPORTERS SOUGHT. INSTEAD, A NEW STUDY...

Taking the Field: A Time for Education, Networking, and Gathering

At the NC League of Municipalities, all roads lead to CityVision 2024! Our annual conference serves as the League’s ultimate congregation of education, networking, ideas...

NCLM’s 2023 Year in Review

The North Carolina League of Municipalities works each year to provide members with the best information, resources, and knowledge to help all municipalities across...

Speaking Out: Reflecting on the Year

It is difficult to believe that this column and this edition of Southern City comes as my tenure as president of the North Carolina...