continued from page 35 Lastly, CityVision 2023 saw honors given to standout municipalities that participated in the League’s Advancing Municipal Leaders (AML) program. AML is a governance education program to help municipal officials gain the knowledge and skills needed to be effective leaders. Mayor Neisler, from the stage and before a packed ballroom, presented awards to officials from Gastonia, Laurel Park, and Ramseur, in addition to the Mid-East Commission. “The world of municipal government continues to change and become more complex,” Mayor Neisler said. “Staying ahead means not only being educated, but understanding a vast number of evolving municipal topics and issues.” Since 2020, the AML program has trained close to 1,100 municipal officials through a variety of delivery methods. The annual conference importantly provided time for municipal officials from across the state to network with one another, The world of municipal government continues to change and become more complex. Staying ahead means not only being educated, but understanding a vast number of evolving topics and issues. » Scott Neisler, Mayor, Kings Mountain exchange ideas, and strengthen bonds. Concord Mayor Bill Dusch and the city’s council made all feel welcomed and empowered to enjoy thoroughly the event, which also featured a Concord-hosted dinner and entertainment with impressive and laughter-inspiring magician Bryant Saint. The League would like to thank the City of Concord and all others who made CityVision 2023 such a rousing and memorable success. Every town and city in North Carolina depends on local government services to keep communities running. So, more than any other sector, your work impacts all North Carolinians every day. CityVision 2023, even more than an opportunity to gather and learn from one another, was a celebration of that accomplishment. And that turns our eyes to the next one: CityVision 2024, set for April in host-city Winston-Salem. CityVision 2023 SOUTHERN CITY Quarter 2 2023 36
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