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Cohort 4

Jurisdiction: Landis

University: East Carolina University

Hometown: Kannapolis, NC

Robbie Shinn served his fellowship in the Town of Landis. His easement acquisition ensured the installation and maintenance of vital sewer infrastructure. Shinn’s production of GIS mapping fulfilled a range of requests and resulted in substantial cost savings for the town. His work on a records digitization project also improved accessibility and organization of critical information.

Shinn graduated from East Carolina University, where he majored in geography and swam competitively.

January 19, 2024

The first cohort of Lead for North Carolina Fellows made a splash in communities across the state, launching meaningful projects with real-world impact.

January 19, 2024

Fellow Nick Boyd’s work with the Community Rating System program earned recognition for reducing flood insurance premiums for county homeowners.

January 19, 2024

The UNC School of Government furthers its commitment to serving North Carolina’s local governments through a course taught by William Rivenbark and Rebecca Badgett.

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