Transit in a Post COVID-19 Environment
What can we learn from the pandemic to make our communities stronger and better connected?
Centralina Communities Optimistic About Recovery
Through interactive discussions, polling and presentations, we heard from over thirty elected officials and executives about their top concerns related to the pandemic. Our team listened for opportunities to adjust our services and programming to better support COVID-19 response, recovery and relief.
Local Government Managers Share Insights on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
At its October meeting, the Regional Managers Group had a virtual, focused conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in local governments.
Capitol Corner November 2020
With an estimated 144 million votes cast, this Novemberâs elections broke a century-old record for percentage of registered voters who voted and recorded the highest number of votes to support a presidential candidate on both sides. The Biden-Harris ticket is the declared winner by the Associated Press based on expected Electoral College votes, exceeding the 270 needed.
Supporting Older Adults: How Centralina AAA Works In Your Communities
Area Agencies on Aging were established through the Older Americans Act to facilitate and support programs that address the needs of older adults. Community planning is one of several mandated functions that these agencies are required to perform. Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) utilizes a variety of planning tools to meet these needs.
Local Election Reflections on the Centralina Region
Most of our attention may have been on the presidential or even state elections this year, but we should also look at what happened in our local elections. In the nine-county Centralina region, 51 total member seats were on the ballot in the 2020 local government general election.
How Economic Modeling Helped Illustrate the Impact of Cherryvilleâs Bond Referendum
Recently, the City of Cherryville needed to illustrate the benefits of such investments ahead of the November 2020 election where the ballot would feature three bond issues totaling $8.7 million. City officials wanted to understand the economic impact of the bond referendum if the projects were implemented and sought Centralinaâs assistance in analyzing relevant data.
State Election Reflections: Many of the Regionâs Experienced Legislators Returning to Raleigh
The 2020 elections brought very few changes to the stateâs legislative landscape. In the Centralina region, there were 27 races for seats in the N.C. House of Representatives, 24 of which had an incumbent seeking re-election.
Accommodating People With Disabilities
Did you know that North Carolina ranks ninth in the nation for the number of people 65 and older? By 2025, one in five NC residents will be 65+. In addition, the CDC estimates that one out of every four Americans has a disability, defined as a significant limitation to one or more major life activities.
The City of Statesville is Hiring: Human Resources Director
The City of Statesville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR.