urham Mayor Pro Tem Mark-Anthony Middleton will lead the North Carolina League of Municipalities as president over the next year. Middleton was chosen by representatives from cities and towns across North Carolina with his selection announced in April at the League’s annual conference, CityVision 2024, held in WinstonSalem, NC. Joining Middleton as officers for the organization are Albemarle Mayor Pro Tem Martha Sue Hall and Clayton Mayor Jody McLeod as first and second vice presidents, respectively, and FuquayVarina Commissioner William Harris as immediate past president. CityVision 2024 included in-depth sessions, presentations and discussions of key topics including citizen engagement, interpersonal work dynamics, employee recruitment and retention, civility, leadership and other key issues facing municipalities. Middleton’s selection as president follows seven years of public service for the City of Durham. Prior to his elected service, Middleton was already a prominent member of his community as CEO and Pastor at Abundant Hope Christian Church. In addition to his work as a pastor, Middleton served in a leadership position for Durham Congregations, Associations and Neighborhoods, one of the most influential grassroots organizations in the city. Middleton attended North Carolina A&T State University and Duke Divinity School. D LEAGUE UPDATE Middleton, Hall and McLeod to Lead NC League NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT CITYVISION 2024 ISABELLA MORMANDO Communications Associate SOUTHERN CITY Quarter 2 2024 10
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