3 Things to Know: A Monthly Video Series

Every day, NLC works tirelessly to advocate for, and protect the interests of, cities, towns and villages.

From among the hundreds of articles, resources, and opportunities NLC offers each day to local leaders, “3 Things to Know” is a monthly video series designed specifically for busy leaders, highlighting the top three things they need to know about the incredible work NLC is doing to advance our mission. Scroll down to catch up on previous installments, click the link below to get our email updates and be sure to follow NLC on YouTube, LinkedIn,  Instagram,  Facebook and X for the newest episodes.

October 2024: 2024 City Fiscal Conditions Report, Large Cities Council Presidents Meeting, Local Indigenous Leaders Constituency Group

This month, NLC released the 2024 City Fiscal Conditions Report, Large City Council Presidents met in Washington, DC, and in honor of Indigenous People’s Day, Local Indigenous Leaders NLC Constituency Group Liaison and Councilmember Chris Roberts of Shoreline, WA reflects on the importance of community and belonging at NLC.

September 2024: Register for Centennial City Summit, Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook, Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

This month, NLC invites you to join us in Tampa Bay for the Centennial City Summit; the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook now has members-only case studies for cities of all sizes; and in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Constituency Group President Yolanda Trout-Manuel reflects on the value of joining the group to enhance her NLC membership experience.

August 2024: State of the Cities, Leadership Applications, and City Summit Speaker Lindsey Vonn

NLC recently released its annual State of the Cities report and announced a guest speaker at the upcoming 2024 City Summit: Olympic gold medalist and philanthropist Lindsey Vonn! We’re also taking applications for leadership positions to help shape the next 100 years of the National League of Cities.

July 2024: Reimagining Public Safety Impact Updates, SCOTUS Ruling on Grants Pass v. Johnson, and Managing Excessive Heat

For July 2024, NLC showcases the success of interventions to enhance public safety, a win for local control with the SCOTUS ruling on Grants Pass v. Johnson, and how municipalities can protect at-risk residents from extreme heat.

June 2024: National Cities, Towns and Villages Month, Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook, and June is Pride Month & Juneteenth

In May 2024, hundreds of municipalities across the country commemorated National Cities, Towns and Villages Month; NLC just launched the Housing Playbook with the American Planning Association; and NLC celebrates equity and diversity through Pride Month and Juneteenth.

May 2024: Centennial Roadshow, Infrastructure Week, and the National Opioid Settlement Dashboard

In May 2024, NLC traveled across the country for the Centennial Roadshow, celebrated Infrastructure Week, and launched the National Opioid Settlement Dashboard.

April 2024: Sustainability, Justice, and Leadership Advice

NLC recognizes Earth Month and Second Chances Month, followed by reflection on how U.S. Presidents found time to rest and recharge during an interview with Congressional City Conference Keynote Speaker, Presidential Historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning Author Doris Kearns Goodwin.

BONUS: Cities, Towns and Villages are invited to celebrate NLC’s Centennial with a proclamation declaring May 2024 to be National Cities Towns and Villages month. Learn more and sign up at NLC100.org.

March 2024: Women’s History, Congressional City Conference and the Centennial Roadshow

NLC celebrates Women’s History Month featuring a video message from Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) Constituency group, a record-breaking Congressional City Conference and the Centennial Roadshow kicks off with a visit to NLC’s Birthplace in Lawrence, Kansas.

February 2024: Black History Month, NLC’s Voice in Congress, and D.C. Lights Up for the Centennial