Large Cities Council (LCC)
The Large Cities Council is open to any local elected official who represents an NLC member city with a population of 200,000 or more. By participating in the LCC, members gain access to a network of local leaders who work on issues that are relevant to your community.
The objective of the Large Cities Council (LCC) is to share ideas and successful strategies that solve the unique challenges affecting large cities.
2025 LCC Leadership
- CHAIR: Wardine T. Alexander, Council President Pro Tempore, Birmingham, AL
- VICE CHAIR: Ed Flynn, Councilor, Boston, MA
- VICE CHAIR: Abbie Kamin, Councilmember, Houston, TX
Large Cities Council Membership Details
The Large Cities Council welcomes new members at any time throughout the year. The group meets in person at the Congressional City Conference and City Summit. There is no extra cost for NLC members to join the LCC.
Leadership nominations for the Large Cities Council are solicited every Fall and their term begins at City Summit by the group’s membership.
Get Involved
Login to MyNLC or connect with a representative from our membership team at membership@nlc.org for details on how to join.
About NLC Member Councils
NLC’s member councils bring together leaders from communities that are similar in size, type or another important characteristic. The councils provide a space for local leaders to network and exchange ideas around issues of importance to the varying types of communities.