National League of Cities

100 years of NLC means 100 years of celebrating cities, towns and villages nationwide! Hear from our staff on some of their favorite cities in the country – from New Orleans to Colorado Springs to Fort Myers and beyond! – and why these cities are so close to their hearts. #NLC100

We’re wrapping up our #12DaysOfCitySummit with a shoutout to the Technical Assistance Fair, held on the very last day of #CitySummit24! At this event, attendees spoke directly with the technical assistance NLC staff teams – including Sustainability & Innovation, Economic Opportunity & Financial Empowerment, Housing & Community Development, Education & Workforce Success and beyond – and learned more about how these opportunities could fit their municipality’s needs. It was such an excellent chance to connect with members and close out an incredible week of City Summit! Learn more about the different resource opportunities at https://lnkd.in/gfS7-TGw. #NLC100 

“The National League of Cities congratulates newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana on his election to lead the U.S. House of Representatives,” said Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities. “This leadership role is critical in advancing policies that benefit all communities across the nation. NLC remains committed to collaborating with Speaker Johnson and all of Congress to strengthen the federal-local partnership and to ensure that cities, towns and villages are equipped with the resources they need to thrive.”

Shoutout to the hundreds of young, aspiring municipal leaders who joined us in Tampa for #CitySummit24! Our youth program is planned by youth for youth, focused on the issues and skills that are important to their peers. Interested in registering as a youth leader for Congressional City Conference (CCC) in Washington D.C. this March? Learn more and register now at ccc.nlc.org/youth-program. #NLC100 #12DaysOfCitySummit

The world of work has changed forever as employees, including those in local government, continue to reconsider their jobs and career choices. Join NLC and UKG on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 1 PM ET to explore workforce trends in 2025, including the escalating global talent shortage, the human-AI advantage and more. Learn what these trends mean for your city, and, most importantly, practical steps to help you become an employer of choice in 2025 and beyond. Register now at https://bit.ly/4gBlMFB. 

NLC’s new Board of Directors officially begins its term today! We congratulate Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, Ohio as NLC’s new president, Councilmember Kevin Kramer of Louisville, Kentucky as NLC’s new first vice president, and Mayor Van R. Johnson, II, SPHR, SHRM-CP, IPMA-CP of City of Savannah as NLC's new second vice president. Read more about NLC’s new 2025 leadership: https://bit.ly/3BMR7pm #CitySummit24 #NLC100 #12DaysOfCitySummit

To promote the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), NLC has launched an interactive map to promote regions with the greatest opportunity to apply for $18 billion in funds. This new EITC dashboard map shows local leaders where they can focus outreach efforts to expand participation, stimulate local economies and lift families and individuals out of poverty.

“Hosting City Summit this week is such a treat for me. On my weekly news show, ‘Matter of Fact,’ I have conversations with local leaders and other decision-makers all the time about the biggest political and socioeconomic issues that are impacting America today. “Some of my favorite interviews and segments have been with local leaders, just like you, because you’re the ones who are getting the work done on the ground, meeting with your residents, and truly seeing the ways in which policies touch people’s lives.” We are so thankful to broadcast journalist Soledad O’Brien for helping “anchor” all four days of general session at #CitySummit24! She did a remarkable job the entire week! #NLC100 #12DaysOfCitySummit 

Still looking for a New Year’s resolution? Here’s a good one – join an NLC Constituency Group in 2025! Seeing all the groups come together was definitely one of the biggest highlights of #CitySummit24! Our Constituency Groups include: 🌟 Asian Pacific American Municipal Officials (APAMO) 🌟 Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) 🌟 LGBTQ+ Local Officials (LGBTQ+LO) 🌟 National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) 🌟 Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) 🌟 Local Indigenous Leaders (LIL) Learn more about each group at https://lnkd.in/g6aYN5Ef, and we’ll see you in the New Year! #NLC100 #12DaysOfCitySummit

As 2024 comes to an end, our team at the National League of Cities is reflecting on some of our favorite moments from the past year. And what a year it was! In 2024, we celebrated our 100th anniversary with special events throughout the country, new digital offerings, more resources for municipal governments and their leaders and so much more. Explore NLC’s 10 favorite moments from 2024 over on the CitiesSpeak blog! #NLC100