Since the Leland 2045 Comprehensive Plan was adopted in November 2021, Town staff have been using it as a tool to guide goals and initiatives across all departments.
The purpose of Leland 2045 is to enable Leland officials and citizens to anticipate and constructively respond to growth and change, and to encourage the development of safe and healthy, built, and natural environments that create opportunities for all. The planning document outlines goals, policies, and implementation strategies that were developed through a robust public engagement process.
Through collaboration with Planning staff, the community, and the Leland 2045 Focus Group, the following six themes were created to represent a vision to collaboratively advance the economy, society, culture, and the environment. The accompanying updates have been pursued in accordance with these themes from July to Oct. 2024:
Highly Valued and Protected Natural and Cultural Resources
- Awarded a $344,000 grant from the Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program to fund the cleanup and removal of vegetative debris in Jackeys Creek.
- Completed and closed out the Leland Resilient Routes Project.
Livable, Diverse, and Connected Neighborhoods that Accommodate Growth
- Started design and survey work on the U.S. Highway 17 Pedestrian Crossing project.
- Town Council adopted the 2030 Strategic Plan.
A Resilient and Stable Economy
- Published the Town's first Revenue Manual.
- Received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
- Received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- The Leland Tourism Development Authority awarded $70,000 in grants to assist with the marketing and promotion for three tourism-related events in Leland.
An Inclusive, Supported, Healthy, Safe, and Educated Community
- The Town’s Public Safety departments adopted their 2025-2029 strategic plans.
- Leland Fire/Rescue provided fire safety education to several area schools during Fire Prevention Week.
- The Leland Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop and National Night Out.
- Awarded $6,207.50 from the U.S. Department of Justice Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership to reimburse the Town for 50% of bulletproof vests for officers.
- Awarded $25,000 from Duke Energy’s Local Impact Grant to enhance the current land mobile radio system, ensuring robust and reliable communication during natural disasters.
- Held the second Lend a Hand in Leland community-wide day of service.
- Held a Fair Housing Workshop to offer residents information on first-time homebuying, the Community Development Block Grant housing repair assistance program, and foreclosure prevention.
Infrastructure that Supports Community Life
- Paved Perry Avenue and the new extension.
- Started construction on the Mallory Creek Drive Sidewalk Extension project, which consists of the removal of a mid-block crossing and extension of the sidewalk to Bimini Drive at the controlled intersection. The sidewalk and ADA improvements will make it safer for pedestrians to cross Mallory Creek Drive.
An Active Participant in a Cooperative Region
- Leland Police hosted area law enforcement personnel for the last of three FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association leadership classes.
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