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National League of Cities
Public Policy Offices
Washington, District of Columbia 29,478 followers
Working in partnership with the 49 state municipal leagues to strengthen cities, towns and villages.
About us
The National League of Cities (NLC) is an organization comprised of city, town and village leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. With nearly 100 years of dedication to the strength and advancement of local governments, NLC has gained the trust and support of more than 2,700 cities across the nation. Our mission is to relentlessly advocate for, and protect the interests of, cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.
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External link for National League of Cities
- Industry
- Public Policy Offices
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1924
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660 N Capitol St NW
Washington, District of Columbia, US
Employees at National League of Cities
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Laura Dent
Council Member of Harrisonburg, VA
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Elfreda W. Massie, PhD
Director, Education and Expanded Learning I Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development
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Amrit Mehra
Public Sector and Nonprofit Leader | Systems Thinker | Strategist
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Firdosh Bhathena CIR
HRIS Manager | Payroll Processor | I Benefits Administrator | Strategic Leadership | Stakeholder Relations | Team Building | Business and Data…
Updates
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“We were all stunned by what had struck us so quickly, and realized that we had to get to work." Five years ago this month, the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives – and the lives of cities, towns and villages nationwide – forever. Hear reflections from NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony on how the organization stepped into action, fought for communities and demonstrated the resilience of our country's cities.
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"As President of the National League of Cities, my focus is on elevating smaller communities and equipping the next generation of local leaders with the tools to thrive. AI and other technologies are among the most powerful innovations that can help achieve these goals.” In a guest column for The Athens Messenger, NLC President Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, OH explores how AI and other emerging technologies can strengthen local governments.
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Collaborations are essential to advancing healthy housing efforts. But what, exactly, do those collaborations look like? Learn from three municipalities who participated in the recent Healthy Housing Community of Practice – City of New Orleans; City of Grand Rapids; and City of Norfolk, VA – on how collaboration among city departments, community members and more made a positive impact.
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Shoutout to the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority! We were thrilled to partner with you on the Mobility Matters event! "Public transportation is more than just a daily commute—it’s a lifeline for communities and a cornerstone of economic vitality. With over 430,000 people employed in the transit sector, the industry supports millions of jobs and fuels local economies nationwide." #NLCMN2025
Last week, MVTA hosted the Mobility Matters event in Burnsville, MN, in partnership with the National League of Cities, the City of Burnsville, and Enterprise Mobility. This event served as a vital platform for discussing how collaboration at the federal, state, and local levels can help bridge mobility gaps and improve access to transportation for all. Public transportation is more than just a daily commute—it’s a lifeline for communities and a cornerstone of economic vitality. With over 430,000 people employed in the transit sector, the industry supports millions of jobs and fuels local economies nationwide. Thank you to everyone who joined us to foster innovation and strengthen transit partnerships! Together, we’re shaping a more inclusive, sustainable, and connected future. Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/dVrsEhCV #NLCMN2025
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In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, NLC reached out to members of the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Constituency Group to share their personal reflections on the impact and importance of women serving in local government. These women leaders, who serve as mayors, council members and other local government officials, spoke candidly about the importance of recognizing women’s contributions to society and advancing gender equity in municipal governance.
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NLC celebrates #WomensHistoryMonth this March by spotlighting members of our Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) constituency group! WIMG Board Member Councilmember @Veronica B Bandy-Freeman of City of Tarrant says it’s important to celebrate and acknowledge women’s contributions “because oftentimes, today’s society refuses to see the true worth of women.” “It’s a man-driven society and it’s necessary for young ladies to see women excelling in their fields.” Learn more about NLC’s WIMG constituency group by visiting nlc.org/wimg.
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NLC celebrates #WomensHistoryMonth this March by spotlighting members of our Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) constituency group! WIMG Board Member Councilmember Susan Honda of City of Federal Way says as more women are elected to serve in government positions, “we will have more influence over public decisions.” “Working together, women have been able to make decisions that impact health, employment, housing and more by taking time to ask questions and study the issues.” Learn more about NLC’s WIMG constituency group by visiting nlc.org/wimg.
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This is coming up in just a few days! Register now for the webinar!
Join NLC for an informative webinar, March 31 at 1 PM ET, highlighting our upcoming report, "A Decade of Municipal Financial Empowerment Strategies: Findings from a 2024 Field Scan. NLC, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, conducted a field scan of recent developments in financial empowerment strategies in cities, villages and towns across the United States. The webinar will reveal findings from the report and feature cities that have successful efforts in place, such as programs to connect residents to public benefits, strategies to help residents save, supports for small businesses and access to bank accounts and loans. Learn more and register now at https://bit.ly/4i3nJLn.
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Before March comes to an end, check out NLC’s Three Things to Know for March 2025, filmed on-site at #CCC25! This month’s highlights include: 🌟 Special guest speakers at Congressional City Conference 2025 🌟 Advocacy from local leaders on Hill Day 🌟 Message from the Women in Municipal Government constituency group We also want to give a shoutout to our new member cities and municipalities! ⭐️ City of Schertz ⭐️ Cottonwood Heights City ⭐️ City of Tucker ⭐️ Hollywood, SC ⭐️ Town Of Severance ⭐️ City of Marshall