Doug Barrick: Building a Strong Town as a Member of Local Government
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In this episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by Doug Barrick, the town manager of Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Rutherfordton was one of the contestants in the 2024 Strongest Town Contest. Barrick discusses what it was like to compete, what Rutherfordton is doing to become a stronger town, and how the town’s unique location and history influence those efforts.
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Doug Barrick (LinkedIn).
Rutherfordton (LinkedIn).
Abby Newsham (X/Twitter).
Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.
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