Insights

Centralina Regional Council has received grant funding through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be put toward brownfield revitalization projects throughout our region’s communities. Special guests from EPA’s Region 4 office visited Centralina on October 15, 2024 to recognize the work of local municipalities in turning former development sites into local resources.

The next election is a General Election which will be held on November 5th, 2024. You can find information about early voting, precinct locations and candidates by visiting your county board of elections website.

Residents’ Rights Month is an annual celebration of residents living in long-term care facilities. This opportunity focuses on enhancing awareness around the dignity and rights of individuals receiving long-term services and support. 

Centralina Regional Council is pleased to highlight the Regional Planning Department’s leadership duo of Jason Wager and Lynne Hair. Jason and Lynne bring over 45 years of combined expertise in urban and regional planning to Centralina.  In their roles, Jason and Lynne focus on advancing Centralina’s strategic initiatives, fostering collaboration among local governments and promoting growth principles that support and augment the quality of life available in our diverse region.   

Each year, the CLT Aviation Academy gives participants a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the inner workings of Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT). Through a series of weekly interactive sessions, the Academy takes participants on a behind-the-scenes journey of various aspects of CLT’s operations and planning efforts. The CLT Aviation Academy is open to leaders in the public and private sectors, as well as community members from across the Centralina region. Apply today!

Congress passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) on Wednesday, September 25, extending funding of the federal government for an additional 12 weeks through December 20. When Congress returns for the lame duck session on November 12, 2024, the top priority will be to address funding for the federal government for the next fiscal year.

Centralina Regional Council seeks an energetic, self-directed individual for the position of Regional Mobility Program Planner. The individual in this role will assist in managing strategic initiatives for Centralina’s Integrated Mobility Center which is aimed at providing region-wide coordination and capacity building to accelerate priority mobility projects from the CONNECT Beyond Regional Mobility Initiative.

In early 2024, the Centralina regional AI working group pooled together expertise and research to craft the “Generative AI Policy Guidance Document for Local Governments.” This detailed guide provides a structured framework, practical insights and policy template language to help municipalities effectively manage and implement generative AI technologies.

Centralina Regional Council seeks a well-organized, customer-service oriented individual for the position of WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR to coordinate Workforce Development Board events and meetings; assist with meeting coordination and logistics; assist in the cultivation and promotion of positive relationships with Board and Committee members; and provide department specific communications.

Did you know that every second of every day, an older adult age 65 and older falls? In recognition of Falls Awareness Month, held each September, Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is highlighting the work it does to support older adults so they can remain living in their homes and communities.