First Tier Suburbs Council
2008 Leadership
Vice Chair Chair Vice Chair
Laura McConwell A. Keith McDonald Cheryl Wollin
Mayor Mayor Alderman
Mission, KS Bartlett, TN Evanston, IL
Background
The First Tier Suburbs Council was established in 2002 to address the unique set of challenges faced by municipalities located outside of central cities and inside the ring of developing suburbs and rural areas. The purpose of the Council is to allow local elected officials from these cities to network with each other and discuss common needs, raise the visibility of first tier suburbs, articulate their unique challenges and opportunities, and encourage NLC to be a vehicle to advance these issues. To learn more view FTS 101.
Many first tier suburbs benefit from similar opportunities, such as proximity to job centers and established neighborhoods. They also confront common concerns, such as those identified by the Council, including regional cooperation, housing and transportation needs, changing demographics, education, and revitalization. These issues are the focus of the Council's agenda.
Next Meeting
The Council convenes annually at both the Congressional City Conference and Congress of Cities and Exposition. The next meeting will be held in Orlando, Florida at the Congress of Cities and Exposition, November 11-15, 2008.
Get Involved
If you are interested in receiving information about the First Tier Suburbs Council and issues related to first tier suburbs, please email mcfarland@nlc.org. Formal membership on the steering committee of the First Tier Suburbs Council requires appointment by the NLC president. Applications are available in September of each year.
2008 Steering Committee Members
James Taylor Mayor Littleton CO
Kathleen Novak Mayor Northglenn CO (Ex officio)
Carol Beckler Councilmember Thornton CO
Donald Mulrine Town Manager Camden DE
Manuel Marono Mayor Sweetwater FL
Diana Ewy Sharp Councilmember Prairie Village KS
Joseph Curtatone Mayor Somerville MA (Board Representative)
Jeff Jenks Commissioner Huntington Woods MI
Walt Fehst City Manager Columbia Heights MN
Harold Dielmann Mayor Creve Coeur MO
Daniel Pocek Mayor Bedford OH
Danita Love Council President Highland Hills OH
Bruce Duke Councilmember Kettering OH
Barbara Staggs Councilmember Trotwood OH
Scott Cannon Councilmember Duncanville TX
Douglas Athas Mayor Pro Tem Garland TX
Pat Evans Mayor Plano TX
Conrad Lee Councilmember Bellvue WA (Advisory Council Representative)