In response to a possible government shutdown on Wednesday, the National League of Cities (NLC) President Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, Ohio, issued the following statement:
“As Congress nears a potential shutdown, cities, towns, and villages are preparing for disruptions to federal funding and services that directly affect residents. Local governments may face interruptions in federal agency coordination, delays in crucial grant funding and overall uncertainty for a wide range of community programs. We recognize the legitimate policy concerns outlined by both parties over the nation’s budget, however, we urge Members of Congress to continue working toward consensus and bipartisan compromise for the good of the nation’s cities, towns and villages.”
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