Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Local Officials (GLBTLO)

The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Local Officials (GLBTLO) constituency group is a voluntary association of local elected and appointed officials formed within the National League of Cities (NLC) to encourage the active involvement and full participation of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender municipal officials, and their supporters, in the organization and programs of NLC. The focus of the group has been on a number of issues such as: the 2000 census, the HIV/AIDS pandemic, both as a public health care and a health care funding issue; domestic partnership policies and legislation; and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

GLBTLO (pronounced "glibt-low") was established in December 1993 by a group of municipal officials attending the Congress of Cities in Orlando, Florida. Led by Sherry Harris, Councilmember from the City of Seattle, Washington, GLBTLO became the sixth constituency/member group of NLC members. Constituency groups are a vital part of the organization, serving as a forum for city officials with common interests to come together at conferences, present workshops and ensure that NLC policies reflect the diversity of its membership.

Learn More about Membership and Sponsorship Opportunities

GLBTLO welcomes new and returning members each year.  The easiest way to join GLBTLO is by paying annual dues and fees via the November Congress of Cities registration process.  Information about joining and dues and fees are available on the Congress of Cities registration form as part of the NLC Congress of Cities.  Dues and fees can be paid online in conjunction with the NLC registration fee.  Prospective new members may also join throughout the year by filling out the membership application and submitting it to NLC via its instructions.  For information about invoicing for membership, contact NLC at (202) 626.3169.

Membership Brochure | GLBTLO Bylaws


Recent News

GLBTLO at the 2010 Congressional City Conference   The 2010 Congressional City Conference will be held on March 13 -17 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington DC. Click here to download the GLBTLO schedule of events.

GLBTLO Name Change Reflects Inclusiveness At the Congress of Cities in San Antonio, the Board of Directors of NLC’s Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Local Officials (GLBLO) voted to officially change the constituency group’s name to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Local Officials (GLBTLO) to reflect the inclusiveness of the transgender community within GLBTLO’s membership. Read more in Nation's Cities Weekly