Town Manager Zuidema and Mayor Cawley Featured in “Municipal Equation”

Published on August 28, 2025

In a fresh installment of the Municipal Equation podcast, the North Carolina League of Municipalities spotlights Town Manager Brandon Zuidema and Mayor T.J. Cawley in Episode 96, titled “Building a Town Center.” The episode, released today, stems from a casual hallway conversation at a League event between host Ben Brown and Mayor Cawley, touching on the groundbreaking progress in crafting a vibrant Town Center.

During the episode, listeners will hear firsthand insights into the collaborative design, planning, and community engagement efforts steering the project forward, an approach that promises to reshape how residents and officials alike envision the future of municipal spaces.

The Municipal Equation podcast, produced by the N.C. League of Municipalities, has earned national acclaim for sharing stories of local governments adapting and thriving through innovation.

Residents, stakeholders, and urban planning enthusiasts are encouraged to tune into the episode to glean lessons from the successes and challenges detailed by the Town Manager and Mayor.

Listen to the podcast, or watch the video.