CityVision 2024 would not have been so remarkable without the work of the wonderful host city, Winston-Salem. Mayor Allen Joines, the city’s council, the host city committee led by Winston-Salem Assistant City Manager Ben Rowe, the Benton Convention Center staff and Winston-Salem volunteers went above and beyond to provide comfort, entertainment and ease at this year’s conference. From their exceptional social event “Bright Lights and Bites” to their numerous mobile tours exploring the city, there was no doubt their efforts are what made this year so special. And finally, the League would like to thank all of its members who attended and contributed to CityVision. Your attendance alone is what makes CityVision a place of fellowship. Your participation in sessions as speakers, panelists and audience members is what makes CityVision a place of education. Your willingness to travel and devote time to us at CityVision is what makes you an impactful and effective leader. Let’s keep the good times rolling at CityVision in Greenville, North Carolina, April 29–May 1, 2025! continued from page 30 CityVision 2024 This partnership between the League and the NCDEQ led to the creation of the Utility Management Best Practices On-Demand course where NCLM and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Infrastructure staff worked together to develop and produce course content that helps municipal officials meet state requirements. For many years, the NCLM and the School of Government have partnered in many areas, including the Essentials of Municipal Government course. As a result of that partnership, thousands of newly elected officials gained the foundational knowledge needed to start on the path to good governance and effective municipal leadership. The Town of Edenton received the AML Learning Culture of the Year Award. Edenton has developed a culture of continuing education that permeates across all municipal departments. In 2023, they hosted the League for multiple trainings, and members of the Edenton town staff attended numerous other League courses. Additionally, they are working with the League to schedule further training in 2024. Their commitment to professional development has not just improved their own abilities, but has benefited the AML program as a whole. The North Carolina League of Municipalities is the most authoritative voice for our cities, towns and villages precisely because we focus on what local leaders always focus on— results. I will be a president that leverages relationships on both sides of the aisle to benefit the smallest hamlet to our most bustling city. The menu of services and benefits the League offers to our members is outstanding and I will be a brand ambassador for them from Dare to Cherokee. » Mark-Anthony Middleton, NCLM President SOUTHERN CITY Quarter 2 2024 32
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