National League of Cities

City Summit 2025 is coming up this Nov. 20-22 in Salt Lake City, and we want to see you there! Hear from local leaders on what they get out of the conference, and from NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony on how to register. Learn more at citysummit.nlc.org! #CitySummit25 

Have you seen the Schedule at a Glance for #CitySummit25 yet? Download the PDF now – featuring info on workshops, general sessions, luncheons and more – and register for City Summit 2025 in Salt Lake City, Nov. 20-22! https://lnkd.in/gp7bnBPj

In cities across the country, local agencies are turning to drones to improve emergency response. Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs allow law enforcement to launch drones immediately after a 9-1-1 call is received, delivering real-time visuals to officers and dispatchers before they arrive on scene. Join our upcoming webinar with Skydio and local leaders from City of Wichita Kansas. Discover Wichita's firsthand experience launching a citywide drone program and the impact it’s already having on emergency response, public safety and community trust. Learn more and register now at http://bit.ly/3UJCWrg.

Okay, we're joining the celebration too. 🥳 Congrats to Cleveland native Travis Kelce and Reading native Taylor Swift (both NLC member cities!) on their big announcement!

Last week, NLC was proud to join Experience Puerto Rico 2025 in San Juan to celebrate the conference’s 10th anniversary. Our members — Cherelle Parker for Mayor of City of Philadelphia, Mayor Mark Shepherd of Clearfield City Hall and NLC President Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, OH — took the stage to share how cities are advancing housing solutions and to spotlight the Housing Supply Accelerator and the America’s Housing Comeback campaigns. Municipio de San Juan welcomed fellow NLC members for a special discussion and networking event, where Daphne Barbeito, Economic Development Director, highlighted the municipality’s robust economic development agenda on behalf of Alcalde Miguel Romero. We were also grateful to meet directly with our members in Puerto Rico — connecting them with NLC program initiatives and national‑level networking opportunities. NLC is committed to supporting Puerto Rico’s municipalities from Washington, D.C. To learn more about getting involved with NLC, please join us for an exclusive webinar and Q&A session for Puerto Rican municipalities on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gfXgyapc

Today, NLC spotlights Mayor Stacie Mitchell-Gweah, Ed.S of City of Stamps, Arkansas, whose hard work exemplifies the kind of bold, equity-driven leadership that creates lasting impact in our cities, towns and villages. Mayor Mitchell-Gweah has worked tirelessly to address disparities in mental health, improve maternal health outcomes, combat food insecurities, strengthen elder care and create long-term pathways for youth development and economic mobility. Her leadership is guided by a simple and powerful principle: rural communities should not be expected to compromise on quality of life. Learn more: http://bit.ly/468rCLB

This week, NLC is proud to feature Lexipol as our #SummerOfSavingsAndSolutions partner. With more than $600 billion in grants available to local governments every year, Lexipol’s GrantFinder makes the search process faster and more cost-effective. Benefits include: 🔍 Access to over 16,000 grants ⏱ Personalized search filters, alerts, and deadline reminders to save valuable time 📋 A streamlined application process with pre-award planning tools and reports NLC Exclusive Offers: ✅ 1 complimentary user license per member city ✅ 25% discount on additional grant services and subscriptions Learn more about how Lexipol can make your grant search faster and more cost-effective: https://lnkd.in/gDefrTKn

Register now for our NLC University course – “Act Fast: A Fast Track Housing Course for Immediate Impact.” Gain the knowledge, strategies and tools required to address the challenges of housing development effectively and efficiently. Learn more and register now https://lnkd.in/gtFE4Vut.

City of Jacksonville, Florida’s commitment to early literacy is one of the city’s most enduring and impactful priorities, spanning multiple mayoral administrations and evolving into a community-wide effort. Learn more about the city’s initiatives, and explore your community’s next steps for getting started. https://lnkd.in/g3kCFUPx

Did you experience NLC’s Technical Assistance Showcase last year at City Summit 2024? Attendees had the opportunity to meet directly with NLC experts to learn more about our free technical assistance opportunities and how to bring those services and resources to their residents and communities. We’re getting ready for #CitySummit25 this Nov. 20-22 in Salt Lake City, and we can’t wait for you to see what we’ve got planned! Visit city summit.nlc.org to learn more and register now.