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National League of Cities

February 15, 2024

The National League of Cities (NLC) is an advocacy organization in the United States that represents the country's 19,495 cities, towns, and villages along with 49 state municipal leagues. Created in 1924, it has evolved into a leading membership organization providing education, research, support, and advocacy to city leaders across America. Based in Washington, D.C., it is considered part of the 'Big Seven', a group of organizations that represent local and state government in the United States. The NLC provides training and other resources to municipal officials, holds conferences, and advocates to the federal government on behalf of cities, towns and villages.

National League of Cities
Formation1924
Typenon-governmental organization
Location
Membership
2000+
CEO/Executive Director
Clarence E. Anthony
WebsiteNLC.org

NLC was first founded as the American Municipal Association in Lawrence, Kansas by a group of ten state municipal leagues seeking greater coordination and representation in national affairs. In 1947, the organization opened its membership to individual cities with populations of 100,000 or more. That membership threshold was gradually moved downward, and in 1964, to signal the organization's growing emphasis on cities as members, the American Municipal Association changed its name to the National League of Cities. By 1977, the population requirement was eliminated.

Today, NLC represents nearly 2,800 member cities as a convening organization, support network, and representative in federal affairs. Leading priorities for the group include the economy, infrastructure, public safety, technology, education, and families.

History edit

The National League of Cities was founded in 1924 when 10 state municipal leagues banded together as the American Municipal Association.[1] Over time, the organization's membership expanded to include individual cities of all sizes.[2]

Throughout its history, NLC has played a prominent role in shaping federal urban policy and defining city issues in America. It was at a 1970 convention that William Ruckelshaus, Administrator of the newly created Environmental Protection Agency, announced an order requiring Cleveland, Detroit, and Atlanta to clean up their inadequately treated sewage discharges into rivers, thereby helping send a message that the young agency meant business.[3]

Activities edit

Federal advocacy edit

NLC lobbies Congress on multiple issues that directly impact municipalities, including municipal infrastructure, particularly transportation; supporting local energy efficiency and conservation efforts; strengthening and stabilizing the housing market; providing services to support the health and stability of families; and supporting community safety. NLC's core lobbying principles include avoiding unfunded mandates, preserving local authority and protecting the intergovernmental partnership.

Congressional Caucus of Former Local Elected Officials NLC and the National Association of Counties (NACo) formed the Congressional Caucus of Former Local Elected Officials in 2021. The bipartisan caucus brings together members of Congress with prior service in local government to improve intergovernmental partnerships, provide up-to-date information about mutual policy interests to members of Congress and their staffs, and ensure the local government voice is heard in federal decision-making.[4]

Conferences edit

NLC hosts the annual City Summit conference in a different city held annually in November at which municipal officials participate in workshops, general sessions, networking opportunities and leadership training seminars. NLC's other yearly conference is the Congressional City Conference, held annually in March in Washington, D.C. Thousands of municipal officials discuss NLC’s legislative priorities with Members of Congress and the Administration, share promising practices, discuss policy and participate in leadership training opportunities.

Programs edit

Center of Municipal Practice edit

NLC's Center for Municipal Practice is dedicated to addressing key challenges faced by our member municipalities and cities across the country. These challenges include various critical areas, including housing, public safety and justice, transportation, infrastructure, racial equity, sustainability, economic development, emerging technologies, and more. The center offers technical assistance, educational resources, peer learning and grant opportunities, and innovative ideas that empower local leaders to build and sustain vibrant communities.

The Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement & Development (LEAD) edit

The Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development is the go-to place for city leaders seeking to improve outcomes for children and families. With expertise in early childhood success, education and expanded learning, promoting a culture of health and wellbeing, youth and young adult connections, LEAD reaches cities of all ages and brings together local leaders to develop strategies via technical assistance projects, peer learning networks, leadership academies, and more.

LEAD encompasses the Institute for Youth, Education, and Families (IYEF), the National League of Cities University (NLCU), and the Local Infrastructure Hub. IYEF was founded in 2000 and focuses on transforming how municipal leaders envision their roles in improving outcomes for all children, youth, and families in their communities. The National League of Cities University is a professional development center for elected officials (mayors and city council members) and municipal staff, with trainings and courses designed to enhance local leaders and staff’s ability to govern, work across sectors, manage systems change, and achieve equitable outcomes. The Local Infrastructure Hub is a national program designed to connect cities and towns with the resources and expert advice they need to access federal infrastructure funding to drive local progress, improve communities, and deliver results for residents.

Center for Member and Partner Engagement edit

NLC’s Center for Member and Partner Engagement oversees relationships with more than 2,700 member municipalities of NLC, the 49 state municipal leagues nationwide, and over 50 trusted strategic partners. The Center consists of four distinct services: Member Services and Engagement, Strategic Partnerships, State League Services and Risk Information Sharing Consortium (RISC).

Member Services and Engagement actively strives to recruit new members while collectively strengthening the representation of cities, towns, and villages throughout the country. They also engage current member municipalities through NLC's six constituency groups, seven member councils, and seven committees.

Strategic Partnerships facilitates connections between NLC's strategic partners and local leaders, fostering collaborations to make America’s cities smarter, more responsive, and economically vibrant. They bring private sector perspectives and solutions to issues facing cities, support NLC’s mission to strengthen local communities across the country and promote the exchange of ideas between corporate and local leaders.

State League Services supports NLC's founding members, the state municipal leagues, who are essential partners in strengthening local leadership, influencing federal policy, and driving innovative solutions.

NLC RISC provides resources and education around property, liability, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and/or employee benefit programs to their 16,000+ member cities, towns, counties and other local government entities.

Publications edit

The National League of Cities oversees a range of publications including the blog CitiesSpeak, the newsletter The Weekly (formerly Nation's Cities Weekly), and several social media channels. NLC also produces original research on topics such as technology, education, municipal finance, public safety, and mayoral priorities, and more.

Leadership edit

The National League of Cities is overseen by a board of directors, which elects a president, vice president, and second vice president in annual elections. Each president serves a one-year term, typically choosing to focus on a single program or advocacy priority such as economic mobility or public safety. The current president of the NLC is Victoria Woodards, mayor of Tacoma, Washington.[5]

 
National Association of Counties and National League of Cities doorway in Washington, DC.

Past presidents of the NLC have included:[6]


See also edit

Further reading edit

  • EPA Alumni Association, Protecting the Environment, A Half Century of Progress – an overview of EPA's environmental protection efforts over 50 years

References edit

  1. ^ National League of Cities: State Municipal Leagues
  2. ^ Josh Fecht, The National League of Cities speaks for more than 18,000 US communities, City Mayors website, accessed August 17, 2009
  3. ^ EPA Alumni Association: EPA Administrator William Ruckelshaus and his former assistants recall the dramatic announcement when the fledgling agency in 1970 ordered several cities to clean up their sewage discharges. Video,Transcript (see p5).
  4. ^ https://connolly.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4763]
  5. ^ Lucia, Bill (26 November 2022). "'Right Leader for This Time': League of Cities Gets a New President". Route Fifty. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Past Presidents List" (PDF). Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  7. ^ Kimberly Miller, "Former South Bay mayor named executive director of National League of Cities", Palm Beach Post, December 7, 2012.

External links edit

  • National League of Cities
    • Leadership and past presidents
    • Institute for Youth, Education, and Families
  • NLC TV
  • Rose Center for Public Leadership, in partnership with the Urban Land Institute

February 15, 2024
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The National League of Cities NLC is an advocacy organization in the United States that represents the country s 19 495 cities towns and villages along with 49 state municipal leagues Created in 1924 it has evolved into a leading membership organization providing education research support and advocacy to city leaders across America Based in Washington D C it is considered part of the Big Seven a group of organizations that represent local and state government in the United States The NLC provides training and other resources to municipal officials holds conferences and advocates to the federal government on behalf of cities towns and villages National League of CitiesFormation1924Typenon governmental organizationLocationWashington D C Membership2000 CEO Executive DirectorClarence E AnthonyWebsiteNLC orgContents 1 History 2 Activities 2 1 Federal advocacy 2 2 Conferences 2 3 Programs 2 3 1 Center of Municipal Practice 2 3 2 The Center for Leadership Education Advancement amp Development LEAD 2 3 3 Center for Member and Partner Engagement 3 Publications 4 Leadership 5 See also 6 Further reading 7 References 8 External links NLC was first founded as the American Municipal Association in Lawrence Kansas by a group of ten state municipal leagues seeking greater coordination and representation in national affairs In 1947 the organization opened its membership to individual cities with populations of 100 000 or more That membership threshold was gradually moved downward and in 1964 to signal the organization s growing emphasis on cities as members the American Municipal Association changed its name to the National League of Cities By 1977 the population requirement was eliminated Today NLC represents nearly 2 800 member cities as a convening organization support network and representative in federal affairs Leading priorities for the group include the economy infrastructure public safety technology education and families History editThe National League of Cities was founded in 1924 when 10 state municipal leagues banded together as the American Municipal Association 1 Over time the organization s membership expanded to include individual cities of all sizes 2 Throughout its history NLC has played a prominent role in shaping federal urban policy and defining city issues in America It was at a 1970 convention that William Ruckelshaus Administrator of the newly created Environmental Protection Agency announced an order requiring Cleveland Detroit and Atlanta to clean up their inadequately treated sewage discharges into rivers thereby helping send a message that the young agency meant business 3 Activities editFederal advocacy edit NLC lobbies Congress on multiple issues that directly impact municipalities including municipal infrastructure particularly transportation supporting local energy efficiency and conservation efforts strengthening and stabilizing the housing market providing services to support the health and stability of families and supporting community safety NLC s core lobbying principles include avoiding unfunded mandates preserving local authority and protecting the intergovernmental partnership Congressional Caucus of Former Local Elected Officials NLC and the National Association of Counties NACo formed the Congressional Caucus of Former Local Elected Officials in 2021 The bipartisan caucus brings together members of Congress with prior service in local government to improve intergovernmental partnerships provide up to date information about mutual policy interests to members of Congress and their staffs and ensure the local government voice is heard in federal decision making 4 Conferences edit NLC hosts the annual City Summit conference in a different city held annually in November at which municipal officials participate in workshops general sessions networking opportunities and leadership training seminars NLC s other yearly conference is the Congressional City Conference held annually in March in Washington D C Thousands of municipal officials discuss NLC s legislative priorities with Members of Congress and the Administration share promising practices discuss policy and participate in leadership training opportunities Programs edit Center of Municipal Practice edit NLC s Center for Municipal Practice is dedicated to addressing key challenges faced by our member municipalities and cities across the country These challenges include various critical areas including housing public safety and justice transportation infrastructure racial equity sustainability economic development emerging technologies and more The center offers technical assistance educational resources peer learning and grant opportunities and innovative ideas that empower local leaders to build and sustain vibrant communities The Center for Leadership Education Advancement amp Development LEAD edit The Center for Leadership Education Advancement and Development is the go to place for city leaders seeking to improve outcomes for children and families With expertise in early childhood success education and expanded learning promoting a culture of health and wellbeing youth and young adult connections LEAD reaches cities of all ages and brings together local leaders to develop strategies via technical assistance projects peer learning networks leadership academies and more LEAD encompasses the Institute for Youth Education and Families IYEF the National League of Cities University NLCU and the Local Infrastructure Hub IYEF was founded in 2000 and focuses on transforming how municipal leaders envision their roles in improving outcomes for all children youth and families in their communities The National League of Cities University is a professional development center for elected officials mayors and city council members and municipal staff with trainings and courses designed to enhance local leaders and staff s ability to govern work across sectors manage systems change and achieve equitable outcomes The Local Infrastructure Hub is a national program designed to connect cities and towns with the resources and expert advice they need to access federal infrastructure funding to drive local progress improve communities and deliver results for residents Center for Member and Partner Engagement edit NLC s Center for Member and Partner Engagement oversees relationships with more than 2 700 member municipalities of NLC the 49 state municipal leagues nationwide and over 50 trusted strategic partners The Center consists of four distinct services Member Services and Engagement Strategic Partnerships State League Services and Risk Information Sharing Consortium RISC Member Services and Engagement actively strives to recruit new members while collectively strengthening the representation of cities towns and villages throughout the country They also engage current member municipalities through NLC s six constituency groups seven member councils and seven committees Strategic Partnerships facilitates connections between NLC s strategic partners and local leaders fostering collaborations to make America s cities smarter more responsive and economically vibrant They bring private sector perspectives and solutions to issues facing cities support NLC s mission to strengthen local communities across the country and promote the exchange of ideas between corporate and local leaders State League Services supports NLC s founding members the state municipal leagues who are essential partners in strengthening local leadership influencing federal policy and driving innovative solutions NLC RISC provides resources and education around property liability workers compensation unemployment and or employee benefit programs to their 16 000 member cities towns counties and other local government entities Publications editThe National League of Cities oversees a range of publications including the blog CitiesSpeak the newsletter The Weekly formerly Nation s Cities Weekly and several social media channels NLC also produces original research on topics such as technology education municipal finance public safety and mayoral priorities and more Leadership editThe National League of Cities is overseen by a board of directors which elects a president vice president and second vice president in annual elections Each president serves a one year term typically choosing to focus on a single program or advocacy priority such as economic mobility or public safety The current president of the NLC is Victoria Woodards mayor of Tacoma Washington 5 nbsp National Association of Counties and National League of Cities doorway in Washington DC Past presidents of the NLC have included 6 Clarence E Anthony former Mayor of South Bay Florida president 1998 1999 named NLC executive director 2013 7 Dennis Archer former mayor of Detroit Michigan Charles H Lyons former selectman of Arlington MA Bob Bolen former mayor of Fort Worth Texas Henry Cisneros former mayor of San Antonio Texas Ted L Ellis former mayor of Bluffton Indiana Roman Gribbs former mayor of Detroit Michigan William B Hartsfield former mayor of Atlanta Georgia James C Hunt former mayor of Clarksburg West Virginia Cathy L Reynolds former city council president of Denver Colorado Richard Lugar former mayor of Indianapolis Indiana Bart Peterson former mayor of Indianapolis Indiana Anthony A Williams former mayor of Washington DC Mark Stodola former mayor of Little Rock Arkansas Terry Goddard former mayor of Phoenix AZ Tom Bradley former mayor of Los Angeles Greg Lashutka former mayor of Columbus Ohio George Voinovich former mayor of Cleveland Ohio Ferd Harrison former mayor of Scotland Neck North Carolina James Mitchell member of city council Charlotte North Carolina Tom Moody former mayor of Columbus Ohio Phyllis Lamphere former city council president of Seattle first woman and non mayor to serve as president Carolyn Long Banks first black woman on the Atlanta City CouncilSee also editLocal government in the United States United States Conference of Mayors National Association of Counties International City County Management Association National Governors Association National Conference of State Legislatures The Council of State Governments Sister Cities International List of micro regional organizationsFurther reading editEPA Alumni Association Protecting the Environment A Half Century of Progress an overview of EPA s environmental protection efforts over 50 yearsReferences edit National League of Cities State Municipal Leagues Josh Fecht The National League of Cities speaks for more than 18 000 US communities City Mayors website accessed August 17 2009 EPA Alumni Association EPA Administrator William Ruckelshaus and his former assistants recall the dramatic announcement when the fledgling agency in 1970 ordered several cities to clean up their sewage discharges Video Transcript see p5 https connolly house gov news documentsingle aspx DocumentID 4763 Lucia Bill 26 November 2022 Right Leader for This Time League of Cities Gets a New President Route Fifty Retrieved 5 August 2023 Past Presidents List PDF Retrieved 5 August 2023 Kimberly Miller Former South Bay mayor named executive director of National League of Cities Palm Beach Post December 7 2012 External links editNational League of Cities Leadership and past presidents Institute for Youth Education and Families NLC TV Rose Center for Public Leadership in partnership with the Urban Land Institute Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title National League of Cities amp oldid 1190298691, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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