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ENC mayor appointed to the National League of Cities' Public Safety and Crime Prevention committee

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published February 29, 2024 at 6:53 AM EST
Kinston Mayor Don Hardy will serve as vice-chairman of the National League of Cities 2024 Public Safety and Crime Prevention federal advocacy committee.
City of Kinston
Kinston Mayor Don Hardy will serve as vice-chairman of the National League of Cities 2024 Public Safety and Crime Prevention federal advocacy committee.

An eastern North Carolina mayor will serve as vice-chairman of the National League of Cities 2024 Public Safety and Crime Prevention federal advocacy committee.

The committee develops the NLC’s federal policy positions on issues involving crime prevention, corrections, substance abuse, disaster preparedness and relief, gun control and other related issues.

Mayor Don Hardy said the appointment will give him the opportunity to advocate on the national level on behalf of not just the City of Kinston, but cities and towns that surround his community.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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