CPRC News & Updates

September 4, 2025

Welcome to "The Pine Needler," your go-to source for all things happening in the Central Pines Region! We're here to keep you in the loop with our bi-monthly updates on upcoming events and regional news. Stay connected with us as we bring you the latest happenings and stories that will surely make your day pine-tastic!

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Member Survey
National Senior Center Month
Jenny Halsey Named CPRC Deputy Director
On the Blog: Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Expirations

Popular Links & Resources
Career Opportunities
Upcoming Events

Have You Taken the Member Survey?

There’s still time to make your voice heard! Central Pines Regional Council and Triangle West TPO are inviting members, partners, and community leaders (aka, YOU!) to take our Annual Member Survey — open now through next Monday, September 9. This survey is your opportunity to share feedback on the work we’ve done over the past year and to help guide how we can better serve your community in the year ahead.

Your input directly shapes the programs, services, and support we provide to local governments and regional partners. Whether it’s technical assistance, events, communications, or new opportunities you’d like to see, your perspective matters. Plus, we’re tracking participation with a weekly leaderboard to highlight which jurisdictions are leading the way — so don’t miss the chance to see your community rise to the top!

Take the Survey!

September is National Senior Center Month!

National Senior Center Month, celebrated each September, is an opportunity to showcase your center and the valuable programs, activities, and services you provide. It’s also the perfect time to promote a positive image of aging, highlight how your center improves the lives of local older adults, and strengthen your visibility among potential new participants, community partners, and decision-makers.

CPRC Senior Centers

Have you seen the CPRC 2024-2025 Year in Review? Check it out!

Jenny Halsey Named as CPRC Deputy Executive Director

Central Pines Regional Council (CPRC) Executive Director Lee Worsley has appointed Jenny Halsey as Deputy Executive Director, effective July 1, 2025. In this role, Halsey will provide business continuity for the organization and lead oversight of CPRC’s Mobility & Transportation and Aging focus areas. She will also serve as liaison for the Triangle West Transportation Planning Organization (TPO).

“I am pleased to appoint Jenny to the role of Deputy Executive Director, where she will continue delivering outstanding leadership within Central Pines Regional Council,” said Executive Director Lee Worsley. “During her nine years with our organization, Jenny has grown into her current role as Assistant Executive Director, proving herself as mission-driven and a true public service professional, most notably providing exceptional leadership to our internal operations. She is widely respected and well-positioned to ensure continued outstanding service to our fifty local government members.”

Read the Press Release

The Future of Affordable Housing: What's at Stake for the Central Pines Region

For decades, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) has been the nation's largest tool for creating and preserving affordable rental housing. In the Central Pines region alone, more than 17,000 households rely on LIHTC-supported units.

But many of these affordability agreements will expire over the next decade - raising urgent questions about displacement, housing supply, and how local governments can respond.

Central Pines Regional Council has release a new blog post exploring what these expirations mean for our region and how we can prepare together.

Check Out the Blog Post

Career Opportunities

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Work Local in the Central Pines Region

There are so many amazing career opportunities to serve your community and work for local government in the Central Pines Region. Check out the most recent job postings here!