INSIDE THIS ISSUE 10 12 14 16 20 24 29 33 37 40 43 6 8 44 46 37 33 WRITERS THIS ISSUE ISABELLA MORMANDO Communications Associate BOB SCOTT Former Franklin Mayor 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 New NCLM.org Is Here for You! Slick overhaul more easily connects members, services. Jonathan Melton: Raleigh’s Forward-Looking Leader Quickly moving from newcomer to established voice, Melton has a step-by-step vision for the Capital City. Legislative Policy Committee Kicks Off Goals Process NCLM’s legislative policy process is gearing up as its 65-member committee collects input to set goals for the next biennium, addressing key issues like local infrastructure, funding, and staffing challenges. Town of Spencer Utilizes ARPA Funds to Move Towards the Future While Honoring the Past The Town of Spencer had its start as a railroad town and is most widely known as the home of the N.C. Transportation Museum. But a new vision for the town and the receiving of American Rescue Plan dollars have allowed Spencer to move towards the future. It Starts and Ends With Conversation Rep. Reece Pyrtle on the joy of working with people. Slower is Faster NCLM’s “Defensive Driving: Slower is Faster” hands-on course trains North Carolina police officers in advanced driving skills, reducing accidents and enhancing safety. Navigating Workforce Challenges How municipalities are innovating for employee recruitment and retention. NCLM Launches ‘Commit to Civility’ Program The commit to civility program showcases a governing board’s commitment to a civil, respectful, and effective approach to local leadership. The Town of Franklin is Sowing the Seeds of the Future The Town of Franklin’s new Women’s History Park features a striking sculpture, “Sowing the Seeds of the Future,” celebrating diverse women’s contributions. ARP Obligation Deadline Looms Ahead With the ARP Grant deadline of December 31, 2024, approaching, municipalities must obligate funds through a grant project ordinance to avoid returning them. On PFAS, Will Polluter Pay? As new EPA rules on PFAS regulation emerge, North Carolina debates who should bear cleanup costs. Board of Directors Speaking Out The Troubling Trend of Local Partisan Election Mandates Taking the Field Reflecting on a Summer of Insight Board of Trustees 5
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