Registration is now open for our N.C. Metropolitan Mayors Coalition Legislative Retreat in High Point. The meeting will run from 12:00 pm on March 22nd through 12:00 pm on March 23rd in High Point. The draft agenda is attached. Please click on the link to register: 2012 NC Metro Mayors Legislative Retreat.

The retreat will focus on building our short session advocacy agenda and legislative strategy. We have invited Governor Bev Perdue, President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, Speaker Thom Tillis and other state legislators. Jonathan Kappler with the North Carolina Free Enterprise Foundation will be giving a talk entitled “North Carolina: The Quintessential Battleground State” focusing on the competitive statewide races and congressional contests, as well as the full blown battle for control of the North Carolina General Assembly. Host City Mayor Becky Smothers is looking forward to sharing some of her city’s successful public private partnerships during a bus tour.

Our Metro City Managers will have a breakout session on Thursday afternoon led by High Point City Manager Strib Boynton. Stay tuned for the agenda for the manager’s breakout session.

We will be meeting at the High Point Country Club and staying at the historic and beautiful J.H. Adams Inn in High Point. You will need to call the hotel directly to reserve your room at 1-888-256-1289. Please mention you are a part of the N.C. Metro Mayors meeting and you will receive the block room rate of $99 per night.

If you have any questions please call Shenise at 919-715-3935.

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