University Communities Council

University Communities Council

The objectives of the council are:  

The University Communities Council (UCC) share ideas and creative solutions to the unique challenges affecting university communities. University officials are welcome to attend UCC meetings. Participation in the Council ensures that the needs of university communities are reflected in the NLC’s advocacy efforts. 

The objectives of the University Communities Council are to connect elected municipal officials from university communities and foster a spirit of cooperation between universities, colleges and local governments.

2025 UCC Leadership

  • CHAIR: Dany Fleming, Vice Mayor, Harrisonburg, VA
  • VICE CHAIR: Clare Kelly, Councilmember, Evanston, IL
  • VICE CHAIR: Arlene Chin, Councilmember, Tempe, AZ

University Communities Council Membership Details

The University Communities Council is comprised of municipal officials from NLC member municipalities with an institution of higher education within their borders or within adjacent municipalities. The University communities Council meets in person at the Congressional City Conference and City Summit. There is no extra cost for NLC members to join UCC.  

Individuals interested in leadership can be nominated every fall and their term begins at City Summit by the group’s membership.

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.

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Please list your municipality: City, town or village
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Please enter your work email associated with your NLC Membership account.
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Please include your work city, state, and zip code.
Indicate your interest in applying for a Federal Advocacy Committee:
Please note you can only be a member of one committee at a time.

Indicate your interest in joining a Member Council:
Please verify your membership status:
Your municipality must be a dues-paying member of the National League of Cities for you to be eligible to serve on Councils and Committees. Please reach out to membership@nlc.org if you have any questions about your membership status.
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Have Questions?

Connect with a representative from our membership team at membership@nlc.org for details on how to join.

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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.