Small Cities, Big Impact
June is Small Cities Month – a time to celebrate and recognize small communities with populations of 50,000 and below!
With 40% of the National population coming from cities with a population of 50,000 or less, small cities play a significant role in strengthening local government and shaping NLC’s initiatives, opportunities and federal advocacy. This amounts to 80 million citizens residing in small communities, accounting for three-quarters of all municipal governments in the United States. Small cities truly do make a BIG impact!
With this in mind, we decided to make this year’s theme “Small Cities, Big Impact – Celebrating Community and Leadership.” Throughout June, we’ll recognize the contributions of small cities, towns and villages across the country and celebrate the local leaders and residents who help these communities thrive.
To make this celebration even better, we’ve identified three ways for you and your community to join us in celebrating our small communities by engaging in at least one of the three actions below.
1. Pass a Proclamation
NLC has developed a sample proclamation that you can introduce to your council to help mark this month’s commemoration. Download the sample proclamation below. Once it’s passed, upload it here to be featured!
2. Celebrate on Social
Has your city launched a new program, hosted a successful event or led a community-driven initiative? Share it on social! Download our official campaign social graphic to share your participation or personalize it with your own photo and message using our customizable templates. Don’t forget to tag @leagueofcities and use the hashtag #NLCSmallCitiesBigImpact.
3. Explore NLC’s Small Cities Council
The Small Cities Council (SCC) is a network for elected officials within NLC leading municipalities with populations of 50k or less. It focuses on finding solutions, advocating for small communities and amplifying their voices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about Small Cities Month or want to learn more about joining the Small Cities Council, email us.
