NC League of Municipalities

The League's Preferred Partner, VC3, is here to help municipalities apply to the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)! The State of North Carolina has released $8 million in SLCGP funding that municipalities may apply for by Jan. 31, 2025. This grant will cover up to $250,000 of your project costs with a 30% required funding match. With VC3's help, take advantage of this rare opportunity to fund critical projects that will improve your cybersecurity: https://lnkd.in/egz3FJBh

Happy New Year! 🎆 We hope all were able to enjoy this holiday season with loved ones. We have so much to look forward to in 2025. Make sure you are following us on ALL social media channels, so you never miss out on our latest news and upcoming events: Instagram: @nc.league Facebook: NCLeague Twitter: @NCLeague Let's make 2025 the best year yet! ✨

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Karen Alexander, Mayor of Salisbury and a longtime NCLM Board Member and Past President. Her thoughtful leadership and commitment to public service through a calm and pragmatic approach will be remembered in Salisbury and across North Carolina. As a member of the NCLM Board of Directors, she helped shepherd the organization through several years of great change, including the aftermath of the 2017 five-alarm fire which destroyed the League’s campus, COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Mayor Alexander will be greatly missed by all who knew her. As her League presidency was coming to an end in 2022, Southern City magazine profiled Mayor Alexander, and she shared her approach, which aptly summarizes her legacy and provides wise words to start a New Year: “I like to listen. I like to hear every single voice… I just like doing the work. That is my reward, to see it come together.” To read the full profile, visit https://lnkd.in/eXA-Ruhf.

Happy Kwanzaa from the North Carolina League of Municipalities! 🌟 As we celebrate this beautiful tradition, we honor the seven principles of Kwanzaa that guide us toward unity, creativity, and self-determination. 🖤💚❤️

Happy Hanukkah from the North Carolina League of Municipalities! 🕎✨ May this season of light bring warmth, peace, and joy to you and your loved ones. Wishing you eight nights of happiness and light! 🕯️ 🩵

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas from the North Carolina League of Municipalities! 🎄✨ May your day be filled with joy, community spirit and the warmth of togetherness. Stay safe, spread kindness, and enjoy the holiday cheer! 🎅🏼🎁

We extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of fallen Greensboro Police Officer Michael Horan, including his colleagues at the City of Greensboro Police Department and the City of Greensboro. On behalf of League President Mark-Anthony Middleton and our entire membership, we send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers in the wake of this tragedy. A memorial has been set up in his honor at the Greensboro police headquarters. There also has been a memorial fund established to help Officer Horan’s family; to learn more about Officer Horan’s distinguished career or share your support, visit https://buff.ly/408bjeO.

We are so honored to receive the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Government Finance from the GFOA! The Municipal Accounting Services program at the League has been developed alongside our members needs over the past few years. Our robust MAS program offers all NC cities and towns software conversions, accounting mentorship, grant writing, and cybersecurity and legal services. Read more from the GFOA about our work: https://lnkd.in/esHxzJpy

The Atlantic Beach Police Department was formally recognized for successfully completing the League's Law Enforcement Risk Review Process. 🚓 👏 NCLM's Joe Graziano presented Atlantic Beach Chief Clifton and Deputy Chief Hutchinson with a plaque to recognize the department’s accomplishment. This is a significant achievement that underscores the department's solid dedication to upholding industry standards in risk management and public safety. 🏆

The Town of Shallotte has some exciting news... last week they introduced Shally Shuttle! 🚌 Shally is the first free, fixed-route form of transportation in Shallotte! A ribbon cutting for the new shuttle service was held on Dec. 10 at the town’s Riverwalk. The Shally Shuttle will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. 🎀 ✂️ Mayor Walter Eccard says, “It’s a service to our citizens, particularly our senior citizens and our citizens with mobility issues, to get them to the places they most often go: shopping, doctors offices etcetera. Secondly, it’s a way we hope of mitigating traffic on Main Street.” 🛍️ 👨⚕️