Severe Weather Preparedness Week Tip #2 🏠 If local authorities tell you to shelter in place, head to an interior room with no windows. Bring your go-kit with medications, important documents, and extra clothes and stay put until the all-clear is given. Following these instructions keeps you safe and allows emergency responders to focus on handling the storm. Check out our preparedness resources 👉 townofleland.com/prepare #LelandPrepares

Today is Primary Election Day! Remember, you must vote at your assigned polling place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. If you’re submitting an absentee ballot, it must be received by 7:30 p.m. at the Board of Elections Office. Learn more about voting 👉https://www.townofleland.com/news/2026-primary-election-information

Severe Weather Preparedness Week Tip #1 🌪️ Severe weather can happen suddenly, often with little to no warning. Having a plan in place ahead of time helps ensure you’re ready to act at a moment’s notice. Your plan should include a family meeting location, copies of important documents, a list of medications, and a go-bag with essentials like clothing and food. Make sure to practice the plan so everyone in your household knows what to do and how to prepare. Check out our preparedness resources 👉 townofleland.com/prepare #LelandPrepares

Severe Weather Preparedness Week is here! Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing helpful tips to keep in mind as we head into spring storms and hurricane season. Taking simple steps ahead of a storm can help keep you and your loved ones safe. Check out our preparedness resources 👉 townofleland.com/prepare #LelandPrepares

Our March newsletter is here, packed with updates, reminders, and ways to get involved. Join us for the Budget Q&A, Creek Week, and Spring Fling. Local organizations and businesses are encouraged to submit proposals for our newest festival, In Bloom, as well as Lend a Hand in Leland. View the newsletter for a full list of upcoming meetings and programs 👉 https://ow.ly/gunZ50YmIag

The Leland Tourism Development Authority (LTDA) Meeting will be held Monday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at Town Hall. Here’s a quick look at what’s on the agenda: ✅ Leland in Lights grant closeout presentation ✅ LTDA branding discussion ✅ Fiscal year 2026-2027 budget public hearing View the full agenda 👉 https://ow.ly/5cNT50YmBFh

Our 2030 Strategic Plan isn’t just a document, it’s a roadmap guiding the projects and services that impact your daily life. In January, we shared our first 2030 Strategic Plan update with Town Council, highlighting real progress on initiatives that matter to you. From identifying priority street connections through the Integrated Mobility Plan to adding new technology that helps prevent and solve crime, meaningful steps are already underway to keep our community safe, connected and moving forward. See what’s been accomplished and what’s coming next 👉https://ow.ly/MW1j50Ymphy

Help us congratulate our employees on their recent promotions! 🎉

⚠️ Traffic Alert: Perry Avenue along Founders Park will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you’re planning to visit during that time, please note the Founders Park playground and the front portion of the parking lot adjacent to Perry Avenue will also be closed. You can still access other areas of the parking lot and enjoy the rest of the park.

As part of Creek Week, join us for Mindful Birding on Saturday, March 14, from 10 to 11 a.m. Learn to identify local and migrating birds at Westgate Nature Park. This program is open to participants ages 8 and up. Register today for your chance to win a rain barrel! Discover all the exciting Creek Week activities happening in Leland and sign up 👉townofleland.com/creekweek

The Planning Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. at Town Hall. Here’s a quick look at what’s on the agenda: ✅ Consider zoning 150 acres in front of Compass Pointe to multi-family and commercial districts ✅ Review ordinance updates to regulate where and how data centers may be developed ✅ Hear ordinance updates to clarify code enforcement procedures View the full agenda 👉 https://ow.ly/kZMg50Ykpzw

The proposed Fiscal Year 2026–2027 balanced budget has been presented to Town Council and includes continued investments in road resurfacing, public safety, and pedestrian infrastructure, all while reducing the tax rate from .27 to .25 per $100 in valuation. Community members are invited to attend a Budget Q&A Forum on March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall, where community members can ask Council and staff questions about the budget. View all budget information 👉 https://ow.ly/HU3B50YiJvl