5 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 9 12 16 18 22 26 32 35 37 42 6 8 44 46 37 26 WRITERS THIS ISSUE BEN BROWN NCLM Communications & Multimedia Specialist JACK CASSIDY NCLM Communications Associate SCOTT MOONEYHAM NCLM Director of Political Communication & Coordination NCLM Program Addresses Fire Department Needs Putting experience to use in serving our firefighters. Poll Results Reflect Strong Support for Local Decision-Making Understanding the thoughts and opinions of our communities on the most important local issues. Southern Municipal Conference Held in Wilmington Annual Conference yields new ideas, key conversations. Catching Up with Senator Mike Lazzara The League’s quarterly legislator Q&A. Nicole Stewart Cannot Stop Creating Leaders At every stop along her career, Council Member Nicole Stewart has found herself both as a leader and as a developer of future leaders. Now, as a foremost voice for a new perspective in Raleigh, she’s in that position again. The American Rescue Plan & Local Infrastructure How federal ARP dollars can address local water, sewer, and other infrastructure needs. Case Studies All across our state, cities and towns implement transformational changes when given the opportunity. How to Invest ARP Funds in Utilities Struggling to figure out how to best spend your American Rescue Plan funds? Here is a sampling of eligible spending areas explicitly referenced by the U.S. secretary. Local Spotlight: Wilmington Wilmington, doing amazing work to its riverfront vista and downtown pedestrian-scape, was buzzing on the day Southern City visited for some fond photography. League’s Foundation to Award Cities, Towns for Standout Work A new awards program is set to acknowledge the proactive, creative, and resourceful efforts of North Carolina cities and towns. Board of Directors Speaking Out Using Our Strong Voice Taking the Field Proud to Lead, Excited for the Future Board of Trustees
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