National League of Cities

10/16/2026

Our newest episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast features Doug Linkhart, an expert in civic engagement who works to connect residents, government, nonprofits and businesses.

As the National Civic League President, he draws on his lifelong values of inclusiveness and equity to guide his leadership. Listen as he shares from his 40 years of experience in the public policy arena, offering best practices to engage residents and drive positive civic engagement: https://bit.ly/4zzNawD

10/16/2026

Oct. 28! Sign up for our FREE NLC University course on collaborating with procurement to deliver for residents.

Procurement is often seen as a bureaucratic hurdle that slows important projects down. But for cities that get it right, procurement is a strategic lever for delivering better services, advancing policy goals, supporting local businesses, and building public trust.

Participants will leave with a grounded understanding of how public procurement works, as well as practical strategies for collaborating with procurement teams to navigate common friction points. Case examples from peer cities will illustrate how collaborative approaches have led to faster contract awards, stronger vendor competition, and improved project outcomes.

Learn more and register now at https://bit.ly/47YcUa8. Note: Oct. 21 is the registration deadline!

10/15/2026

NLC President Kevin Kramer will see you at City Summit 2026 in Metro Nashville!

There's still time to register for the conference, Nov. 19-21. Learn more and reserve your spot now at citysummit.nlc.org.

10/14/2026

Oct. 22! NLC’s Director of Research Christine Baker-Smith, PhD will be speaking at NYU Langone’s seminar series on partnerships in practice.

This seminar series highlights successful partnerships between researchers and community, clinical, governmental, educational, and other non-academic partners, while sharing practical lessons that can help investigators build more meaningful and impactful collaborations.

Join the seminar online! Register now at https://bit.ly/4hTpOuI.

10/14/2026

Substandard housing is a known barrier to community cohesion and neighborhood stability. In Jamestown, New York, this barrier adversely affects both residents’ economic opportunities and quality of life.

Learn more about how the city took action to perform property surveys, track blight and engage with citizens about community cohesion.

City Name: Jamestown, New York NLC Partner: ESRI Problem: Substandard housing is a known barrier to community cohesion and neighborhood stability. In Jamestown, New York…

10/13/2026

Have you realized…we’ve got less than 40 days until in Metro Nashville?! 🥳🎵🎸

If you haven’t yet, there’s still time to register! Reserve your spot now at citysummit.nlc.org.

10/12/2026

This webinar is tomorrow! Don't miss out – register now! https://bit.ly/47eMnFq

For municipalities, success with artificial intelligence requires solutions designed around the unique needs of local government.

Join NLC and our partner VC3 on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 1 PM ET for an informative webinar exploring how municipalities are using secure, purpose-built AI tools to enhance resident service, improve operational efficiency and preserve critical institutional knowledge.

Learn more and register now at https://bit.ly/4hg0Czq.

10/12/2026

Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day, find some time to explore NLC’s resource on how cities can acknowledge and address the history of harm to Indigenous Peoples, rebuild trust and repair relationships.

Access a professionally printed copy of the report. Learn More The National League of Cities envisions cities and towns that are welcoming and that equitably meet the needs of all their constituents.

10/10/2026

Happy birthday to NLC CEO & Executive Director Clarence E. Anthony! 🎂🎉

10/09/2026

Welcome to Music City! Our newest episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast features Freddie O'Connell, Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville & Davidson County, the mayor of Metro Nashville.

Listen along as he welcomes NLC to town for this Nov. 19-21: https://bit.ly/4ATg0tv