NC Mayors Schedule News Conference What: News conference to discuss ideas and issues resulting from today's meeting with Governor Michael Easley regarding the Governor's recent announcement to withhold crucial local government revenues. The group will also provide information on the coalition's positions on transportation, transit, and public safety. When: February 14, 2002, 10:30 a.m. Where: Sheraton Capital Center Hotel One Hanover Room 421 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh Background This afternoon, mayors of the NC Metropolitan Coalition held a 90 minute meeting with Governor Michael Easley followed by a news conference. Members of the NC Metropolitan Coalition are in the Triangle today and Thursday for a previously-scheduled session to continue to work on priorities for the state's coalition of cities. Established in 2001 and comprised of 19 of the largest cities in North Carolina, the North Carolina Metropolitan Coalition was formed by the municipal mayors to encourage the continued development of the urban areas in North Carolina as livable, environmentally sound, and economically viable centers. See www.ncmetros.org for more information.