The Public Safety & Crime Prevention (PSCP) Committee is responsible for developing policy positions on issues involving crime prevention, corrections, substance abuse, municipal fire policy, juvenile justice, disaster preparedness and relief, homeland security, domestic terrorism, court systems and gun control.
NLC’s Federal Advocacy Committee members include local elected officials and city staff from NLC member cities and towns across the country who are committed to discussing and influencing federal policy that has a direct and profound impact on local government operations.
2025 Leadership
- Chair: Brian Kazy, Councilmember, Cleveland, Ohio
- Vice Chair: Nic Hunter, Mayor, City of Lake Charles, Louisiana
- Vice Chair: Dontario Hardy, Mayor, City of Kinston, North Carolina
- Vice Chair: LaShay Harris, Council President, City of Rochester, New York
2025 Meetings and Events
- Congressional City Conference, March 10-12, Washington, DC
- Summer Leadership Meeting: TBD
- City Summit, November 19-22, Salt Lake City
2025 National Municipal Policy
View the full 2025 National Municipal Policy book containing each of the Federal Advocacy Committee chapters and resolutions.
NLC Councils & Committees Interest Form
Interested in joining an NLC council or committee? Get involved, expand your network, and make your voice heard through NLC Councils and Committees. While applications for NLC Councils and Committees are currently closed, you can indicate your interest in applying through this form. After submitting, an NLC team member will be in touch. You’ll also be one of the first to know when applications open in the Fall. If you need more information before making your selection, learn more at NLC.org/Councils.