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

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Railroads play a crucial role in local economies, reduce environmental impacts of transportation and support the infrastructure that connects communities. 🚂 In our new partner post from GoRail, explore six things to know about rail to help your community — from federal grants to rail safety apps to quiet zones and beyond! https://bit.ly/3OfKNcV

#ElectionDay is tomorrow! Among many things, it's also a reminder for local officials and local governments to consider the ways they can improve local civility in the face of high polarization. Explore resources for de-escalation and communication around contentious meetings, de-escalation guidance for poll workers and more: https://bit.ly/3Ah8XAp #Election2024

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), three million or more employees continue to quit their jobs each month. In state and local government, the most recent BLS monthly report shows 570,000 vacancies, but only 156,000 hires. It’s a vicious cycle. Vacancies cause excessive workloads, which cause stress and turnover. Then, vacancies are tough to fill. How can city governments attract and retain talent, and ensure they're a great place to work? Learn more in our partner post from UKG. https://bit.ly/3CaOe1A

According to the most recent data, youth and young adults (15-24) accounted for eight percent of distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes. In an ongoing effort to keep our roads safe, Clear Channel Outdoor partnered with Project Yellow Light, an annual scholarship competition that offers high school and college students an opportunity to design TV, radio and billboard PSAs to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, specifically cell phone usage while driving.  Learn more about Project Yellow Light and how teens and young adults are using creativity to make a change that goes beyond their own neighborhoods.

41% of parents and caregivers are “so stressed they cannot function” most days and nearly 50% said their stress completely overwhelms them. Many studies have shown a bidirectional relationship between parental mental health and child outcomes. Learn about the different ways that cities can help parents, such as establishing paid family and medical leave, investing in social infrastructure at the local level, and more: https://bit.ly/48v7oLN

Swag alert! We’re giving out #NLC100 luggage tags to attendees at City Summit general session on Thursday, 11/14, while supplies last! Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time! Visit citysummit.nlc.org to register now!

#FlashbackFriday Today we’re looking back on our excellent trip to the City of Houston for the Texas Municipal League (TML) Conference and Exhibition, and we want to give a shoutout to President Allison Heyward, CMO, Councilmember, Schertz! President Heyward started her presidency of the TML in October. She said her goal is to inspire not only her granddaughters but other young girls in Texas to serve in their communities. Congratulations, President Heyward! Visit nlc100.org/roadshow to learn more about our journey visiting 100 cities in celebration of 100 years of NLC! #NLC100 

“It’s not a guarantee that we all view things the same way. But we all come together and have the mindset of ‘We want to learn something new. We don’t care who’s telling us this information. We want to work together.’” On the latest CitiesSpeak podcast, we’re joined by Councilmember Taneea Browning from the City of Central Point, Oregon! Hear from Browning, as well as Councilmember Jonathan Stehle of City of Fairfax, Virginia, on how NLC’s convening power brings local leaders from across the country – who might otherwise never meet – to connect and share knowledge. Listen to the full episode at nlc.org/podcast.