NC League of Municipalities

This year’s NC League of Municipalities - National League of Cities events were fantastic! It was a privilege to meet with the City of Fayetteville’s congressional delegation about shared priorties involving economic development, transportation, public health and safety, and more. It is always an honor to work alongside local government leaders to improve their neighbors’ quality of life. It is extra special when they’re from your hometown and their neighbors are your family! So fun to hear Council Member Greene’s anecdotes from when she was a Clerk of Court in Cumberland Co. with my mom, and dad was a young Probation/Parole Officer who had just proposed. I remain grateful for every special opportunity.

We are excited to present the latest edition of Southern City magazine, now available online! ?? https://buff.ly/A5q51VP In this issue, we spotlight the upcoming CityVision 2025 conference, offering municipal leaders an invaluable opportunity to connect and learn. We also feature an in-depth profile of President Mark-Anthony Middleton, reflecting on his League leadership through recent challenges and his vision for the future. Additionally, the magazine includes a comprehensive review of the League's 2024 initiatives, highlighting our collective achievements in resilience, innovation, and service. Explore these stories and more in Southern City 2025 Issue 1 here: https://buff.ly/IVlvpSb

Last week, NCLM President Mark-Anthony Middleton from Durham, First VP Martha Sue Hall from Albemarle (not pictured), Second VP Jody McLeod from Clayton, Executive Director Rose Vaughn Williams and members of the League’s Government Affairs Team met with former NCLM lobbyist, and now Congressman, Addison McDowell, while in DC for the NLC’s Congressional Cities Conference! ???

???? Join AML for their last few municipal finance trainings! Municipal Finance: Comprehensive Fiscal Training for Local Governments - this training is meant for all local government leaders and is designed to be a one-stop shop for municipal financial education. https://lnkd.in/eqenGCSy Fayetteville, Mar. 25 New Bern, April 15

Scenes from CityVision... Join us this year. https://buff.ly/ldBfrF7

Brianna Cardwell and Joey Hudy from the town of Mayodan accepted a $5,000 safety grant from the Property & Casualty Trust, administered by the League. These safety grants support a variety of purchases aimed at improving workplace safety across municipal operations! Congratulations to the town of Mayodan! ??

Reflecting on my experience at the NC League of Municipalities Town & State Dinner last week. So many great leaders, public servants, and ideas all in one room! My favorite quote of the night, from NCLM President and Mayor Pro-Tem of Durham Mark-Anthony Middleton… “What is our democracy if not an unending discussion? We are invited to keep the conversation going… Remember that we are all nourished from the same table and drink from the same cup.” Stoked to have been at this table ?? #NCLM #MunicipalOfficials #NCGeneralAssembly

League RMS risk control consultants recently visited Maggie Valley and the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority for flagger training for water, sewer and sanitary employees. Flagger training is a program designed to educate employees on how to safely direct and control traffic in construction zones, road maintenance sites or other work areas where vehicles and pedestrians interact. It covers essential topics such as signaling procedures, safety regulations, proper use of personal protective equipment and communication with workers and drivers.

Municipal leaders from across North Carolina joined with their legislative delegations in downtown Raleigh last night for the League's 2025 Town & State Dinner! ??? League President Mark-Anthony Middleton emceed this year's packed event. Dinner highlights included candid stage Q&A with Senate Leader Phil Berger and Senate Minority Leader Sydney Batch (conducted by League Second Vice-President Jody McLeod,); and with House Speaker Destin Hall and House Minority Leader Robert Reives (conducted by League First Vice-President Martha Sue Hall) We'd like to thank everyone who attended and made the event so meaningful. ?? #TSD2025 View more photos of the event here: https://buff.ly/41vCJMl

This month, several agencies have been formally recognized for successfully completing the League’s Law Enforcement Risk Review Process. This comprehensive process rigorously evaluates an agency’s adherence to best practices, policies, and procedures governing high-liability activities in law enforcement, demonstrating a strong commitment to operational excellence and risk management. ?? NCLM Senior Public Safety Risk Management Consultant Joseph Graziano presented the Albemarle Police Department (first photo), Beaufort Police Department (second photo) and the city of Graham (third photo) with a plaque to recognize the department’s accomplishment. Please join us in celebrating the outstanding work being done across the state by our member police departments! ?? ??