AT A GLANCE
Local Progress North Carolina (LPNC) organizes local elected officials across the state to share innovative strategies and policy solutions to ensure our communities can thrive.
Since becoming an official state chapter in 2020, we have worked in lock step with local partners to pass LGBTQ+ inclusive nondiscrimination ordinances in dozens of localities and continue to ensure our state invests in housing and a just recovery.
LPNC currently has 68 members across the state, representing 34 jurisdictions.
Our Work & Priorities
We work on a broad intersectional progressive agenda driven by a vision of racial and economic justice.
This year, we are focusing heavily on a just recovery, environmental justice, voting and democracy, local authority, and reproductive rights.
Organizing Committee
As a member-led network, our state work is led by an incredible state organizing committee – a group of LPNC members that meet regularly to weigh in on policy priorities, propose statewide campaigns, and drive the strategic vision for our work:
Co-Chairs:
- Jillian Johnson, Durham City Councilmember
- Damon Selis, Mayor of Carrboro
Members:
- Kim Roney, Asheville City Councilmember
- Javiera Caballero, Durham City Councilmember
- Shakeyla Ingram, Fayetteville City Councilmember
- Jennifer Weaver, Mayor of Hillsborough
- Al Heggins, Salisbury Town Councilmember Alumna
Our State work
JUST
RECOVERY
Across the state, we’re working to ensure the American Rescue Plan Act funds are used to invest in community needs and build sustainable infrastructure centered on equity.
VOTING AND DEMOCRACY
By disseminating public voting information and supporting GOTV efforts, we’re working to ensure that our democracy is truly reflective and representative.
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS
In deep collaboration with local advocates, we are working at the local level to protect bodily autonomy, ensure access to abortion, and support reproductive rights.
LOCAL
CONTROL
No matter the issue, local electeds are a critical voice on protecting local control and against abusive state preemption that negatively impacts communities. We develop and implement statewide campaigns to fight abusive state interference.
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North Carolina
FEATURED NEWS & Stories
- ▹ March 2, 2023
LPNC State Download 🌱 | NC Defend Local Democracy, ARP Cohort, & more! | Spring 2023
Here's some of the latest news and exciting updates from our North Carolina chapter.
- School Boards
- ▹ February 23, 2023
Meet the LP’s newly-formed School Board Steering Committee!
The steering committee will guide the work of the school board cohort moving forward, bringing a diverse range of experiences and expertise to building our shared agenda.
- Immigrant Justice
- ▹ February 21, 2023
New Resource Helps Local Electeds Welcome and Support New Arrivals with Dignity
Our newly released resource aims to chronicle this roadmap – offering direction for local electeds to follow the lead of communities, and take on this shared responsibility to create a welcoming infrastructure.
- Public Safety
- ▹ January 25, 2023
Durham Needs a New Vision of Safety
Durham City Council members and LP members Javiera Caballero and Jillian Johnson call for a new approach to an old problem.
