KYLE LEOPARD

Continuing support for the USDOT BUILD grant reapplication for East Spencer Interchange project.

Continuing support for FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending requests.

Support for the City's 2026 federal priorities, including housing issues, surface transportation, and other federal grant programs. Continuing support for issues related to FY22 RAISE grant award from USDOT.

Continuing support for FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending requests.

Continuing support for FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding requests.

Continuing support for FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending requests.

Support for the City's 2026 federal priorities, including housing programs, surface transportation, and other federal programs. Support for the City's 2026 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative grant application and application for the Small Community Air Serivce Development program.

Continuing support for FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding request.

Continuing support for the County's 2026 federal priorities, including regional water resources development, public infrastructure, public safety, housing, and health programs.

Support for regional priorities and Centralina's 2026 Federal Advocacy Agenda, specifically related to housing, surface transportation, disaster response, and other federal grant programs.

Continuing support for FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding requests.

Support for the Association's 2026 federal priorities, including regional planning and coordination, disaster mitigation and recovery, surface transportation programs, aging adult services, and federal workforce development programs.

Support for the City's 2026 federal priorities, including housing issues, surface transportation and transit programs, public safety, and other federal grant programs.

FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending requests.

Continuing support for the USDOT BUILD grant reapplication for East Spencer Interchange project.

FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending requests

Support for the County / Economic Development Region's 2026 federal priorities, including regional planning and coordination, public infrastructure, economic development, military support, and workforce development programs.

Support for the County's 2026 federal priorities, including regional water resources development, public infrastructure, community and economic development, and health programs.

Support for the County / Economic Development Region's 2026 federal priorities, including regional planning and coordination, public infrastructure, disaster preparedness, economic development, military support, and workforce development programs.

FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding requests.

Support for the County / Economic Development Region's 2026 federal priorities, including regional planning and coordination, public infrastructure, disaster preparedness, economic development, military support, and workforce development programs.

FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding request.

Support for the City's 2026 federal priorities, including housing programs, surface transportation and transit programs, public safety, and other federal programs. Support for the City's 2026 HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative grant application.

FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding and Congressionally Directed Spending requests.

Support for regional priorities and Centralina's 2026 Federal Advocacy Agenda.

Support for the Regional Council's 2026 federal priorities, including regional planning and coordination, disaster mitigation and recovery, surface transportation programs, aging adult services, and federal economic development programs.

FY27 Appropriations Community Project Funding requests.

Support for grants and programs related to housing issues, including the HUD Continuum of Care program and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Continuing support for grant applications through programs from the Dept. of Justice.

Support for the USDOT BUILD grant re-application for East Spencer Interchange project.

Continuing support for FY26 Appropriations Community Project Funding request.

Continuing support for FY26 Appropriations Congressionally-Directed Spending request.

Continuing support for FY26 Appropriations Community Project Funding request.

Support for FY25/FY26 appropriations and other federal funding issues related to grants and programs from the USDOT and Dept. of Justice.

Continuing support for FY25/FY26 appropriations and other federal issues related to Dept. of Energy grants as well as the reauthorization of federal aging adult programs.

Discussion of regional priorities and the 2026 Federal Advocacy Agenda. Planning local event with congressional office staff.

Support for grants and programs related to housing issues, including the HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Continuing support for grant applications through programs from the Dept. of Justice and FEMA.

Continuing support for East Spencer Interchange application for a USDOT BUILD grant.

Support for grant application submitted to the DOD-OLDCC FY25 Defense Communities Infrastructure Program (DCIP). Continuing support for FY26 Appropriations Congressionally-Directed Spending request.

Support for FY25/FY26 appropriations and other federal funding issues related to EPA grants, EDA grants, and Dept. of Energy grants as well as the reauthorization of federal aging adult programs.

Continuing support for USDOT BUILD grant program application. Support for grants and programs from the Dept. of Justice.

Support for FY25/FY26 appropriations and other federal funding issues related to EPA grants, EDA grants, and Dept. of Energy grants as well as the reauthorization of federal aging adult programs.

Support for federal funding issues related to EDA regional economic planning grants, Dept. of Energy grants, and the reauthorization of federal aging adults and workforce programs.

Local advocacy meetings with members of the region's Congressional Delegation to discuss regional priorities, such as housing, transportation, economic development, and water infrastructure.

Continuing support for USDOT BUILD grant program application. Support for grants and programs from the Dept. of Justice.

Continuing support for FY26 Appropriations Community Project Funding request.

Support for recognition of retiring Kannapolis public official.

Support for grant application submitted to the DOD-OLDCC FY25 Defense Communities Infrastructure Program (DCIP). Continuing support for FY26 Appropriations Congressionally-Directed Spending request.

Continuing support for East Spencer Interchange application for a USDOT BUILD grant.

Support for grants and programs related to housing issues, including the HUD HOME Investment Partnerships Program and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Continuing support for grant applications through programs from the Dept. of Justice and FEMA.

Continuing support for FY26 Appropriations Congressionally-Directed Spending request.

Federal funding issues related to EDA regional economic planning grants, Dept. of Energy grants, and the reauthorization of federal aging adults and workforce programs.

Continuing support for FY26 Appropriations Community Project Funding requests.

Continuing support for FY24 USDOT Low-No Emissions grant award.

Continuing support for FY26 Appropriations Community Project Funding requests.

Support for recognition of retiring Kannapolis public official.

FY25 and FY26 appropriations and other federal funding issues realted to EPA grants, EDA regional economic planning grants, Dept. of Energy grants, NOAA habitat restoration grants, and the reauthorization of federal aging adults and workforce programs.

Support for regional economic development roundtable.

2025 federal priorities, including regional solutions, disastery recovery and pre-disaster mitigation planning, EDA regional and local programs, transportation planning, services for the aging population, and federal workforce development programs.

2025 Economic Development Region federal priorities, including Greene County's federal grant applications.

2025 Economic Development Region federal priorities, including Wayne County's federal grants applications.

FY26 Appropriations Congressionally Directed Spending request.

2025 Economic Development Region federal priorities, including Lenoir County's federal grants applications.

Seeking guidance from USDA External and Intergovernmenal Affairs regarding the Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program to advance a rural transportation project.

FY26 Appropriations Community Project Funding requests.

2025 (FY26 appropriations) federal priorities, including transportation infrastructure, economic development, and federal grants.

2025 (FY25/FY26 appropriations) federal priorities, including EPA grants, EDA economic planning grants, DOE grants, and the reauthorization of federal aging adults and workforce programs. Metropolitan Statistical Areas' historical changes and current status within the Triangle Region. Seeking explanation for disruption to application process for current Dept. of Energy - Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) funding opportunity.

Federal grants funding pause and administration disruption concerns, primarily DOT, Dept. of Energy, and EPA grants.

2025 (FY25/FY26 appropriations) federal priorities, including EPA grants, EDA economic planning grants, and the reauthorization of federal aging adults and workforce programs.

FY26 Appropriations Community Project Funding requests.

2025 (FY25/FY26 appropriations) federal priorities, including housing, DOT grant programs, community and economic development, and public safety.

Inquiry regarding awards' selection timing for the Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) competition (FY23-24). Support and advocacy for Central Pines Regional Council grant applications, including the FY24-FY25 USDOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) program, the FY23-24 HUD Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) competition, the FY24 HUD Pathways to Removing Obstacles (PRO) Housing grant program, and the FY24 EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program. Inquiry regarding best practices in completing HUD Form 2880 "Applicant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report" Sec. III. Continuing support for Central Pines' planning grant under the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program.

Meeting to discuss application submitted by Central Pines Regional Council in partnership with Capital City Urban Developers (CCUD) under Round 2 of the USDOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure competitive grant program.

Continuing support for FY25 Appropriations Congressionally Directed Spending request for water and sewer infrastructure.

Continuing support for Department of Public Utilities application (submitted by the City on behalf of its department) for a Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grant to provide reliable electricity through resilient infrastructure.

Support and advocacy for the City's planning grant application under the USDOT Reconnecting Communities Pilot program.

Continuing support for FY25 Community Project Funding appropriations request under the HUD Economic Development Initiative program for sidewalk improvements.

Support for EPA Brownfields Program multipuprose grant, including event with EPA Region 4 Administrator and staff.

Continuing support for Centralina's planning grant under the EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program. Support for EPA Brownfields Program coalition grant, including event with EPA Region 4 Administrator and staff.

Continuing support for FY25 Community Project Funding request under the HUD Economic Development Initiative program for trail improvements.

Support and advocacy for the City's grant applications, including Round 2 of the USDOT Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program, the FY24 EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program, and the HUD Fair Housing Initiative program.

Continuing support for FY25 Appropriations Congressionally Directed Spending request for water and sewer infrastructure.

Continuing support for Department of Public Utilities application (submitted by the City on behalf of its department) for a Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grant to provide reliable electricity through resilient infrastructure.

2024 (FY25) federal priorities including, but not limited to, continuing support for EPA Brownfields program grant application.

Support for FY25 Community Project Funding appropriations request for sidewalk improvements.

Support for FY25 Community Project Funding requests including under the HUD Economic Development Initiative program and the Department of Justice BJA program.

Continuing support for the City's grant applications, including requests under the Department of Energy C-SITE grant program; the FY23 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants program; and Department of Justice grants under the FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects program, FY24 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA program, and FY24 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement program. Support for FY24 HUD Choice Housing Initiative supplemental funding. Support for coalition application under the FY24 EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program.

Continuing support for HUD Youth Homelessness Support Initiative program grant. Support and advocacy for EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program coalition application. Support and coordination for regional technology roundtable event. Support for coalition application under the FY24 EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle grant program.

Support for Central Pines Regional Council's grant application for project funding via HUD - Preservation and Reinvestment Initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Competition (FY23-24).

Support for EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program coalition application and Brownfields program grant.

Reauthorization of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (A Stronger Workforce for America Act, H.R. 6655). Reauthorization of Older Americans Act (no pending legislation).

Public land management practices in Wild and Scenic River Area, including the Keep Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic forum event.

Continuing support for FY25 Appropriations Community Project Funding request.

Support for FY25 Appropriations Congressionally Directed Spending request for water and sewer infrastructure. Groundbreaking event for C-130 facility.

Continuing support for Department of Public Utilities application (submitted by the City on behalf of its department) for a Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grant to provide reliable electricity through resilient infrastructure.

2024 (FY25) federal priorities including but not limited to continuing support for EPA Brownfields program grant application, public safety, commuter rail, community and economic development, and downtown revitalization.

Continuing support for FY24 Community Project Funding for Emergency Communications Tower. FY25 Appropriations - Support for Community Project Funding request.

HUD Youth Homelessness Support Initiative program grant application. Facility tour with congressional staff. EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program advocacy. Invitation to EPA Administrator to support local ConnectedRegion initiative.

FY25 Appropriations language request to support regional councils and councils of governments inclusion as eligible entities for federal grant opportunities. Support for regional priorities including but not limited to transportation, housing, economic development, Economic Development District intiatives, and CPRC's grants services.

Support for DOT Reconnecting Communities Planning Grant, including agency debrief. Support for legislation to reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (Fire Grants and Safety Act, S 870/ HR 4090).

EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program advocacy.

FY25 Appropriations language request to support regional councils and councils of governments inclusion as eligible entities for federal grant opportunities. FY25 Appropriations - Support for Community Project Funding.

FY 23 Thriving Communities Main Streets Debrief, USDOT Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant.

Supporting work for FY24 Community Project Funding for Behavior Evaluation and Response (BEAR) Team under the DOJ-Byrne JAG program, including a visit with the BEAR Team at Fire Station 19. FY25 Appropriations - Support for Community Project Funding requests.

Supporting work for the City's HUD Choice Neighborhoods Initiative project. Department of Justice grant applications for FY24 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Implementation Projects grant program, FY24 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA Program, and FY24 Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement grants program; FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants program for FY23. Department of Energy C-SITE grant program application.

2024 (FY25) federal priorities including but not limited to regional priorities for transportation, housing, and economic development, potential threats for the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, "Research Triangle Park" region, and issues regarding MSA grant administration policy. Invited congressional delegation to open house event locally.

Reauthorization of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (A Stronger Workforce for America Act, H.R. 6655). Reauthorization of Older Americans Act (no pending legislation).

Working on FY25 Community Project Funding request.

Submitted FY25 Appropriations Congressionally Directed Spending request for water and sewer infrastructure.

Department of Public Utilities application (submitted by the City on behalf of its department) for a Grid Resilience Utility and Industry Grant to provide reliable electricity through resilient infrastructure.

Finalizing FY24 Community Project Funding (CPF) for Emergency Center Communication Tower and submitted FY25 CPF project for Midlake sidewalk connectivity.

2024 (FY25) federal priorities including but not limited to application for Brownfields funding for city wide assessment grant, public safety, commuter rail, community and economic development, and downtown revitalization.

Reconnecting Communities Planning Grant advocacy, seeking letters of support. FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant advocacy.

Completing work on FY24 Community Projects Funding for Behavior Evaluation and Response Team, a mental/substance abuse health professional response team under the city's fire department, submitted under DOJ-Byrne JAG program. Meetings with delegation to review 2024 (FY25) priorities, including but not limited to affordable housing, renewable energy programs, public infrastructure and public safety. Additional communications regarding support for full funding of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program.

Invitations to local event.

appropriations for veterans treatment court. Reconnecting Communities Planning Grant advocacy, seeking letters of support.

Reauthorization of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (A Stronger Workforce for America Act, H.R. 6655)

application for Brownfields funding for city wide assessment grant

Community Project Funding for Emergency Center Communication Tower

EPA Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program; Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act.

Public transportation charging stations and fleet conversion for emissions reduction.

Department of Justice - Behavior Evaluation and Response Team, a mental/substance abuse health professional response team under the city's fire department, submitted under DOJ-Byrne JAG program. Support for full funding of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program.

Advocating for, and improvements to, reauthorizations of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Older Americans Act.

Advocating for, and improvements to, reauthorizations of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and the Older Americans Act.

Department of Justice - Behavior Evaluation and Response Team, a mental/substance abuse health professional response team under the city's fire department, submitted under DOJ-Byrne JAG program. Support for full funding of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program.

Public transportation charging stations and fleet conversion for emissions reduction.

EPA Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program; Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act.

water and sewer infrastructure, highway improvements, airport improvements, economic development for rural areas, resources to support public safety and county services.

water and sewer infrastructure, highway improvements, airport improvements, economic development for rural areas, resources to support public safety and county services.

water and sewer infrastructure, highway improvements, airport improvements, economic development for rural areas, resources to support public safety and county services.

water and sewer infrastructure, highway improvements, airport improvements, economic development for rural areas, resources to support public safety and county services.

water and sewer infrastructure, highway improvements, airport improvements, economic development for rural areas, resources to support public safety and county services.

water and sewer infrastructure, highway improvements, airport improvements, economic development for rural areas, resources to support public safety and county services.

Water and sewer infrastructure, highway improvements, airport improvements, economic development for rural areas, resources to support public safety and county services.

Water and sewer infrastructure, highway improvements, airport improvements, economic development for rural areas, resources to support public safety and county services.

Water and sewer infrastructure, highway improvements, airport improvements, economic development for rural areas, resources to support public safety and county services.

application for Brownfields funding for city wide assessment grant

Community Project Funding for Emergency Center Communication Tower

EPA Recycling Education and Outreach Grant Program

Public transportation charging stations and fleet conversion for emissions reduction.

Department of Justice - Behavior Evaluation and Response Team, a mental/substance abuse health professional response team under the city's fire department, submitted under DOJ-Byrne JAG program

application for Brownfields funding for city wide assessment grant

Community Project Funding for Emergency Center Communication Tower