NCLM Southern City, Volume 73, Issue 3 2023

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 10 12 14 18 20 22 24 25 26 6 8 36 38 22 20 WRITERS THIS ISSUE BEN BROWN NCLM Communications & Multimedia Strategist JACK CASSIDY NCLM Communications Associate SCOTT MOONEYHAM NCLM Director of Political Communication & Coordination NCLM Meets with Moldova Parliament Members The longstanding and successful North Carolina-Moldova relationship was renewed with a meeting this summer. American Rescue Plan and NCLM: The Services Available to Cities and Towns Newsletter, webinar series, service line, and more. Legislator Q&A: Senator Paul Newton The League’s quarterly legislative interview. Yvonne Johnson: A Lifetime of Service in Greensboro For more than 60 years, from the civil rights movement to now, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson has served her community, always with social justice and equity front of mind. A 2023 Legislative Session Recap: Grinding to a Slow End The 2023 Legislative Session has been a long and winding journey. NCLM’s ARPA Service Line Assisting Towns with Financial Bookkeeping A unique, valuable service offering from NCLM. A Look at Pension Reform Over the past several years, local governments in North Carolina have seen their pension fund contributions escalate drastically to keep the local government employees retirement system on a sound fiscal footing. Rail Response: Getting on Board for Passenger Rail Expansion Over the course of late summer and fall, cities across North Carolina are hosting a series of local meetings examining the opportunities to expand access to intercity passenger rail in North Carolina. NCLM Hosts Congressional Luncheons The League’s ongoing series connecting federal and local leaders continued this summer with Rep. Valerie Foushee and Rep. David Rouzer. Board of Directors Speaking Out Municipal Success and Innovation Not Limited by Size Taking the Field Local Leaders are the Reason for our Success Board of Trustees 5

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