The First Tier Suburbs Council (FTS) is open to any local elected official representing a member city or town outside of central cities and inside the ring of developing suburbs and rural areas. Participants share ideas and creative solutions to challenges affecting first tier suburbs. Participation in the Council ensures that the unique needs of First Tier Suburbs are reflected in NLC’s advocacy efforts and policy discussions.
Council Objectives
- To be recognized as the voice and advocate for first tier suburbs
- To be a resource to municipal officials from first tier suburbs
- To engage first tier suburbs as active NLC members
2025 Leadership
- CHAIR: Lisa Ford, Councilmember, Broken Arrow, OK
- VICE CHAIR: Anne Barrington, Councilmember, Parker, CO
- VICE CHAIR: James Marsh-Holschen, Councilmember, Broomfield, CO
Apply Now for NLC Councils and Committees
Engage with people facing similar challenges in an ever-changing world, and advocate for the needs of their community at the national level. Applications close December 2.