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Mayor Joe Gibbons: A Labor of Love in Lenoir

A lifelong public servant and dedicated Lenoir resident, Mayor Joe Gibbons has personified what it means to be a local leader. Among the many local...

Municipal Diplomacy: The Growing, Fruitful, and City-Focused Relationship of Moldova and North Carolina

Longtime partners, Moldova and North Carolina have achieved successes in a number of public service categories. Now, the focus has turned to cities. Standing atop...

Addressing Vacant Properties and Tangled Titles

Earlier this year, a pending court case in Charlotte garnered plenty of public attention. It didn’t involve a highly-publicized violent crime or a celebrity defendant....

Report: Municipal Leaders Have Roles to Play in the Changing Nature of Work

“Millions of workers need to be trained for those new roles, and local governments have a really strong role to play in making sure...

The Hoops: A Conversation with Rep. Mitchell Setzer

Through 25 years of lawmaking, Rep. Setzer brings a rich history of local leadership to the General Assembly. “I’m available. That’s the key function of...

Taking the Field: Your Success is Our Success

At its core, the North Carolina League of Municipalities is a service organization with a mission directed not just to cities and towns, but...

ARP Corner: The American Rescue Plan in Action

The American Rescue Plan offers a generational opportunity for our municipalities, not just to recover from the pandemic, but to thrive well into the...

League Update: More Than Just Insurance

On top of the coverages and benefits and services, it’s the people that are our most valuable offerings. It’s been the League’s calling card for...

Legislative Update: The Wide Net Cast for Legislative Goals

Over a number of weeks this fall, the League of Municipalities legislative policy process kicked off in force with regional, online and affiliate listening...

Speaking Out: Counting Our Blessings, Thinking on Our Needs

In the midst of this holiday season, the cities and towns of North Carolina have much to be thankful for. When we turn on our...
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