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Mecklenburg County chair urges people-first leadership and regional collaboration at retreat
Summary
At a regional retreat in Charlotte, the chair of Mecklenburg County urged elected officials to prioritize responsibility over title, invest in long-term, systems-based approaches to housing and public safety, and to collaborate regionally with nearby jurisdictions including Richland County.
The chair of Mecklenburg County addressed visiting officials at a leadership retreat in Charlotte, urging a ‘‘people-first’’ approach to local government and stronger regional cooperation.
Speaking to an audience that included members of Richland County, the chair said leadership ‘‘is not about position. It’s not about title, but it’s about responsibility’’ and argued that elected officials must move beyond short news-cycle thinking to pursue sustainable solutions. He noted…
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