One of NLC’s six constituency groups, the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) brings together African American municipal leaders to network and share best practices.
Established in 1970, NBC-LEO is a space for members to express themselves and ensure that NLC’s policies and programs benefit their community. NBC-LEO serves as a vehicle for members to discuss problems and explore solutions, debate policy issues and contribute to the success of American cities and towns. The group meets three times a year in person and hosts a variety of webinars and programs throughout the year.
The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) is a group within NLC that represents the interests of African American municipal officials and provides a forum to share ideas and develop leadership experience.
2026 NBC-LEO Board of Directors
- President: Bobby L. Scott, Jr., Mayor, Center Point, AL
- First Vice President: Amber Sellers, City Commissioner, Lawrence, KS
- Second Vice President: Byron Amos, Councilmember, Atlanta, GA
- Immediate Past President: Nathaniel George Booker, Mayor, Maywood, IL
- Parliamentarian: Max White, Councilmember, Avondale, AZ
- Chaplain: Clinton Taylor, Councilmember, Auburn, WA
- At-Large Directors:
- Melissa P. Dunn, Commissioner, Lauderhill, FL
- Vernon Tillage, Councilmember, Portsmouth, VA
- Daniela Jean, Vice Mayor, North Miami Beach, FL
- Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman, Milwaukee, WI
- Riakos Adams, Mayor Pro Tem, Killeen, TX
- Jackie Boleware, Councilmember, Farmington Hills, MI
- Bessye Adams, Councilmember, Grand Prairie, TX
- Thomas J Clarke, II, Assistant Maj. Leader/Councilmember, Hartford, CT
- Regional Director – Northeast/Mid-Atlantic (2 positions)
- Christopher Awe, Councilmember, East Orange, NJ
- Regional Director – South (3 Positions)
- Keosha Bell, Councilmember, South Fulton, GA
- Wardine T Alexander, Council President, Birmingham, AL
- Glenn Williams, Sr., Councilmember, Center Point, AL
- Regional Director – West (2 positions)
- Berdetta Hodge, Councilmember, Tempe, AZ
- Regional Director – Midwest (2 positions)
- Cassandra A Nelson, Councilmember, Richmond Heights, OH
- Matthew Howard, Councilmember, Warrensville Heights, OH
About NLC Constituency Groups
NLC Constituency Groups give local officials space to express themselves and advocate for the needs of their community. They reflect the diverse interests and backgrounds of NLC members and contribute to leadership development, policy, formulation, advocacy, and program activities.
Join NBC-LEO
Become a member of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. There is no extra cost for NLC members to join; non-members pay a $75 supporting member fee per year. Click ‘Join Now’ to complete an application through the MyNLC portal.
Join NBC-LEO
Become a member of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. There is no extra cost for NLC members to join; non-members pay a $75 supporting member fee per year. Click ‘Join Now’ to access the member-only page and complete the application.
Contact consituencygroups@nlc.org for questions or inquiries.
