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Cohort 6

Jurisdiction: Columbus County

University: UNC-Chapel Hill

Hometown: Elizabethtown, NC

Elijah gained valuable experience in local government through an internshipwith the Town of Chapel Hill’s Public Housing Department. Elijah’s internshipexperience underscored the critical role of federal funding in supportinglocal government initiatives, particularly during challenging times like theCOVID-19 pandemic. He is passionate about ensuring local governmentshave the resources they need to effectively serve their communities. Elijahviews the Lead for North Carolina fellowship as an opportunity to further develop his professional skills, expand his network and advance his career in public service, with a focus on making meaningful contributions to localcommunities.

September 10, 2024

ROSEBORO — A new face has come to the western Sampson town as part of the Lead for North Carolina local government fellows program to help bring about more of…

September 4, 2024

Hannah Jones, who graduated from the UNC-Chapel Hill this year, is serving with Warren County government though June as a Lead for North Carolina Fellow.

May 29, 2024

WHQR sat down with Talula Dechev, a Lead for NC fellow based in Columbus County, to talk about her work in water infrastructure and rental inspections.

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