Legislative Committee
The APA-NC Legislative Committee is responsible for assisting Chapter members in legislative advocacy. We work to promote positive planning-related legislation, develop productive relationships with legislators and strategic partners, and inform chapter members about proposed legislation.
Legislative Committee Vision Statement:
The APA-NC Legislative Committee will inform and equip North Carolina planners to better participate in the legislative process and build lasting relationships with strategic partners and the General Assembly in pursuit of beneficial planning legislation. We will serve as an objective source of information on the anticipated impacts of proposed legislation, and will raise awareness of the value of planning in North Carolina communities. We will provide assistance to planners and local governments in adapting to changes in planning-related legislation.
Leadership & Contact Information
The Legislative Committee is a standing committee of APA-NC and is currently chaired by Chad Meadows, AICP. The Committee has a series of team leaders, each responsible for different committee activities.
Chad Meadows, AICP
Legislative Chair
919-593-2868
Michael Zehner, AICP
Legislative Vice-Chair
Team Leaders
Legislative Tracking
Recognition
Outreach
Michael Zehner, AICP
The Berkley Group
Relationships
Andrew Ausel
City of Charlotte
andrew.ausel@ci.charlotte.nc.us
Michael Kelly, CZO
Kerr Tar Regional Council of Governments