NCLM Southern City Volume 71, Issue 3, 2021

5 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 9 10 12 14 18 20 28 34 40 42 6 8 44 46 28 20 WRITERS THIS ISSUE BEN BROWN NCLM Communications & Multimedia Specialist JACK CASSIDY NCLM Communications Associate SCOTT MOONEYHAM NCLM Director of Political Communication & Coordination Honoring the Late Mayor Allen: NCLM Gives Former Goldsboro Mayor Meritorious Lifetime Membership Award Recognized for dedicated service to North Carolina cities and towns. Municipal Election Delays A satisfactory conclusion to a complex problem. The Race Conversation: League Gets DIRECT Local leaders are uniquely positioned to address this issue. The League is here to help. Busy Life to Busier Life: Senator Sydney Batch on the Day Job and Motherhood While Lawmaking The League’s quarterly legislator Q&A. Mayor Don Hardy: The Ever-Present Voice of Kinston From the moment he knew his hometown could do better, Mayor Don Hardy has dedicated his life to Kinston with a born-to-serve approach. Refighting Land-Use Battles The issue that just won’t go away. American Rescue Plan: A Generational Opportunity Never before has money flowed directly to our cities and towns like it has with ARP. How will the money be used? How should the money be used? Local Spotlight: The Town of Farmville The Town of Farmville represents all that is great about North Carolina communities. We take a look around multiple corners to get a sense of what is being offered. NCLM Insurance: Unmatched Service, Unmatched Offerings For municipalities and by municipalities, the League’s add-on, free-of-charge insurance services provide unparalleled value to members. League Program Connects Manager-less Towns with Interim Talent Ensuring continuity of leadership, this NCLM service has proven extraordinarily successful. Board of Directors Speaking Out The American Rescue Plan: A Critical Moment Taking the Field Why Local Land-Use Rules Matter Board of Trustees