The delegates designed their own sessions focused on leadership and skill development, developed strategies to solve problems in their communities, and learned the importance of advocacy at all levels of…
After President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, hundreds of city leaders spoke out to denounce the decision. From New York to…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/10/24/how-out-of-home-media-drives-public-private-partnerships/
This is a guest post by Jason King, Vice President of Corporate Communications, Clear Channel Outdoor Americas. Whether it’s providing critical information during a natural disaster or promoting an important local…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/11/29/three-reasons-why-net-neutrality-matters-for-cities/
On November 22, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced plans to roll back net neutrality regulations. The current regulations, which were adopted by the FCC in 2015, classified…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/02/22/5-ways-to-expand-equitable-economic-development-in-your-city/
This post is the second in a series about NLC’s task force report “Keeping the American Dream Alive: Expanding Economic Mobility and Opportunity in America’s Cities.” For cities, remaining competitive in today’s…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2018/03/30/addressing-the-opioid-epidemic-together/
The opioid epidemic in the United States is inescapable. It doesn’t discriminate based on age, race, gender or income — it exists everywhere, and it impacts everyone. From all-too-regular 9-1-1…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2019/05/23/what-mayors-local-leaders-need-to-know-about-50-voters/
This is guest post by Nancy LeaMond, Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer for AARP. As political pundits continue to unpack the lessons of 2018 and start prognosticating about 2020, it’s important…
As a city leader, how do you know if the policies and programs your city provides for youth are effective? One great and often overlooked way is to engage the…
The Only Secret Should Be the Sauce By Dr. Jonathan Fielding Americans don’t just love to eat; we love to know about the foods we’re eating. Labels in restaurants increasingly…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2019/10/25/in-oakland-building-pathways-for-workforce-success/
In Oakland, California, Mayor Libby Schaaf has a vision for the future of her city: to ensure every child graduates from high school with the expectations, resources and skills to…