INSIDE THIS ISSUE 10 14 16 20 25 30 32 34 6 8 36 38 34 25 WRITERS THIS ISSUE ISABELLA MORMANDO Communications Associate JACK CASSIDY Learning and Development Project Manager BEN BROWN Communications and Multimedia Strategist STEPHANIE HUGHES Communications & Multimedia Strategist (ARP) SCOTT MOONEYHAM Director of Political Communication & Coordination NCLM’s 2023 Year in Review Take a trip down memory lane with the League to review our collective accomplishments from each team in our organization. Just Ahead: The 2024 Legislative Session The 2024 Legislative Session may be as much about electoral politics as policy. How that will affect cities and towns is difficult to predict. Health Benefits Trust Transition to Aetna In August of 2023, the League’s Board of Trustees voted to end the Health Benefits Trust (HBT) contract with its provider, MedCost, and transition to the League’s new provider partners, Aetna and Vimly Benefits Solution, effective July 1, 2024. William Harris: Fuquay-Varina’s Longtime Local Leader Through education and a deep connection to the community, Harris has successfully led Fuquay-Varina for more than three decades. Citizen Engagement with Local Government A good rhythm of awareness and trust between local governments and their citizenries—it’s ever the goal, achievable and rewarding, but the work to build it seems to require more varied and creative thinking all the time. CityVision 2024: Join Us in Winston-Salem NCLM’s Annual Conference begins April 23! Youngsville Invests in Safety, Walkability as Town Continues to Grow Youngsville in Franklin County has been growing steadily for years, but the main road through town has continued to cause challenges for residents and businesses in town. This led Youngsville to invest their ARP-enabled funds into a massive improvement project that has created a safer and more walkable Main Street. Housing Studies Show Less Touted Reforms Effective The push for blanket mandates to do away with single family-only zoning are not producing the results that supporters sought. Instead, a new study suggests lesser touted reforms may improve housing affordability. Board of Directors Speaking Out Reflecting On the Year Taking the Field A Time for Education, Networking, and Gathering Board of Trustees 5
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