Originally established in 1959 as the Research Triangle Regional Planning Commission, the Triangle J Council of Governments is a member-based organization that serves a seven-county region, addressing the tough issues that transcend political boundaries such as transportation, sustainable resources, affordable housing, and economic development. Our 37 member governments span across all counties - Chatham, Durham, Lee, Johnston, Moore, Orange and Wake - and include 30 municipal governments across those counties.
TJCOG achieves its work through multiple roles:
-- Convening local governments and regional stakeholders;
-- Educating on local and regional opportunities for collaboration, cost sharing, and leveraging best practices;
-- Advocating for regional solutions and initiatives;
-- Creating, administering and assisting on local and regional programs.