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JB Stephens @JBStephens1

Work: School of Government, UNC-Chapel Hill. Work: citizen engagement (new and old tech), facilitation. Play: Ultimate frisbee, gardening, Chicago Cubs.

Joined May 2013
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flagging this good work for @UNCMPA for the continuing good work of aluma Stacey @StaceyIB_enviro
IB Environmental@IBenvironmental
25 Oct 2023
ibE is partnering with @ItsInDeKalb in the creation of a Climate Cohort to help drive decisions in our local area. It is still possible for you to join us for ongoing Climate Champion sessions. Session 2 is on 11/8/23 - 178 Sams St, Decatur GA Visit cleanenergydekalb.com
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IB Environmental@IBenvironmental
25 Oct 2023
ibE is partnering with @ItsInDeKalb in the creation of a Climate Cohort to help drive decisions in our local area. It is still possible for you to join us for ongoing Climate Champion sessions. Session 2 is on 11/8/23 - 178 Sams St, Decatur GA Visit cleanenergydekalb.com
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Glad to have @MarkRWeaver on the PELA teaching team @uncsog
Mark R. Weaver
@MarkRWeaver
13 Jul 2023
I’m back in Chapel Hill, NC where I’m an Adjunct Professor at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government. For the last dozen years or so I’ve been teaching in the Public Executive Leadership Academy. Today’s topic: #CrisisCommunications for government leaders.
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Thursday morning at #PELA @uncsog with @MarkRWeaver leading the session on #Crisis #communication Glad to have him back @UNC
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ncIMPACT Initiative@ncIMPACTsog
25 Apr 2023
Hear from two high school students who joined more than 100 NC peers interested in pursuing careers focused on protecting our state's farms, forests, waterways, and wildlife. Preview this April 28 episode of #ncIMPACT: bit.ly/3L2GXl9 #conservation #growth #nc
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UNC School of Government
@uncsog
25 Apr 2023
Congratulations to @UNCMPA on its continued success and recognition as one of the nation's top public affairs schools!
UNC MPA Program@UNCMPA
25 Apr 2023
UNC MPA is proud to announce its improved ranking among the nation’s top 20 public affairs schools. Ranked 19th overall by @usnews, the program continues to be recognized for outstanding education in several specialty areas. Read more: go.unc.edu/Ps53D
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Seeking an email address for CIO Greg Marrow, @dcotech please
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Congrats Sally.
UNC MPA Program@UNCMPA
3 Apr 2023
Congrats to #uncmpa student Sally Moore for presenting her research paper “The Landscape of Ethics Education for Undergraduates at Public Universities” at an international conference and being accepted for publication! mpa.unc.edu/sally-moore-inco… #UNCGradStudents
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Glad to give a vote. #UNCMPA alum at work!
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ncIMPACT Initiative@ncIMPACTsog
3 Apr 2023
Learn how NC communities are preparing for offshore wind energy jobs: ncimpact.sog.unc.edu/episode… #ncIMPACT

The Potential of Offshore Wind Energy - ncIMPACT Initiative

  There are currently three offshore wind areas in North Carolina, two of which have been leased for development. These projects are expected to require thousands of workers to support wind turbine...

ncimpact.sog.unc.edu
N.C. Commerce@NCCommerce
3 Apr 2023
Are you a college-bound high school senior? Interested in #OffshoreWind development? Apply for the 2023 Rising Star: Offshore Wind Scholarship via @offshorewindus: bit.ly/3U1Do2Q #OSW #CleanEnergy #NCTOWERS #NCJoboftheDay
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UNC Graduate School@UNC_GradSchool
3 Apr 2023
Replying to @uncsog
@uncsog graduate students! Join us outside of Bynum Hall from 3-5 p.m. TODAY for cookies, a pre-made body scrub, and a meal voucher (while supplies last) #UNCGradStudents ow.ly/RMnY50NyYF9
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ncIMPACT Initiative@ncIMPACTsog
3 Feb 2023
Orange County's Dept. on Aging created a #Dementia Friendly Business Program to help local businesses learn how to best communicate with individuals who have dementia. Watch #ncIMPACT tonight at 7:30 PM on @MyPBSNC or stream: bit.ly/ncimpact-our-show @Anita4NC @uncsog #NC #aging
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Learned a lot 2/2/23 at NCCCMA conference - Art Thompson and Jonathan Feldman, Cybersecurity experts @ICMA @uncsog
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Glad to see recognition of @UNCMPA alum @Josh_Edwards11 #UNC #UNCSchoolofGovernment
Josh Edwards@Josh_Edwards11
24 Jan 2023
Thanks to all my #localgov friends who are always there to encourage and inspire me! Every year I love reading about people who work hard to improve their communities and #localgov. So it means so much to be included by @ELGL50. We are all in this together!
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PBS North Carolina@MyPBSNC
27 Jan 2023
NC faces critical policy questions in a range of areas, including health, education, criminal justice, finance, the environment & more. Join as @ncIMPACTsog & @uncsog share stories of citizens finding impactful solutions. #ncIMPACT Season 5 premieres Feb 3 at 7:30 PM on PBS NC.
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From backyard chickens to unicorn licensing. Kudos to #LACounty for humor and responsiveness #localgov
ELGL: Engaging Local Government Leaders@ELGL50
10 Dec 2022
Reason #7,842 why #localgov is the best!
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Tyler Mulligan@tyler_mulligan
7 Nov 2022
Shelterforce looks at how Buncombe County NC tax appraisal process leads to relatively higher tax assessments in neighborhoods where home prices are below the median (esp. minority neighbrhds); compares to Wake County; quotes faculty colleague Kirk Boone. bit.ly/3GauOKn

How Tax Assessments in a Supposedly Progressive County Are Reinforcing Racism — Shelterforce

Buncombe County in North Carolina was one of the first places in the U.S. to support reparations for Black residents. So why is the county not doing a better job of addressing property tax inequities...

shelterforce.org
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Now the "sound bite exercise" in PELA led by Commuicator Extraordinaire @MarkRWeaver for #localgov leaders. Fun and skill building at @uncsog

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Week 2 of @uncsog #PELA leadership program with @MarkRWeaver leading off on #crisiscommunication for #localgov Per his kick off, "Kevin Bacon with a J.D."🙃
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UNC MPA Program@UNCMPA
8 Jul 2022
With #UNCMPA alumna @kowyatt moving on to a new opportunity with the @BeeckCenter, @ELGL50 is hiring its next Executive Director! Learn more and apply here: elgl.org/job-post-elgl-execu…
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