National League of Cities

1 week ago | nlc.org | Kyle Bauer |Kyle Funk |Julia Bauer

Many Americans trust their local governments more than other branches of government and find that their local elected officials are doing a good job. As the form of government closest to the people, the public has more opportunities to engage with local government leaders on a regular basis. Engaging with the public through collective decision-making is an effective method to build trust and relationships between local leaders and the public because it promotes transparency and accountability.

4 weeks ago | nlc.org | Fiona Duncan

In honor of Women’s History Month, the National League of Cities (NLC) reached out to members of the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Constituency Group to share their personal reflections on the impact and importance of women serving in local government. These women leaders, who serve as mayors, council members and other local government officials, spoke candidly about the importance of recognizing women’s contributions to society and advancing gender equity in municipal governance.

Jan 14, 2025 | nlc.org | Hannah Olsen

Co-authored by Lina Choe, NLC Intern, Housing and Community DevelopmentOver 21 million renter households are spending more than 30% of their monthly income on housing costs. In 2023, over fifty percent of Black (56.2%), Hispanic (53.2%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (51.7%) households spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs.

Jan 9, 2025 | nlc.org | Andrew Moore

Skip to Content Efforts by city leaders and their partners to link young adults, ages 16 to 24, with educational credentialing options and work and job training often reveal that a young person has basic needs to meet first. Among these needs, housing ranks high. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published a 2024 Point in Time Count estimate that more than 44,000 people between the ages of 18 and 24 experience homelessness at any one time. Three cities participating in...

Jan 9, 2025 | nlc.org | Clarence Anthony

Today, the National League of Cities joins the country in saying a final goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter. The Man from Plains served in our country’s highest office after the Watergate scandal, as the country was struggling economically with lingering inflation. His presidency is often viewed as a transitionary period for the country. However, he will likely be best remembered for the work he did after leaving elected office, which focused on conflict resolution, housing and public health.