One of NLC’s six constituency groups, the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO), brings together African American municipal leaders to network and share best practices.
Established in 1970, NBC-LEO is a space for members to express themselves, share best practices, and ensure that NLC’s policies and programs benefit their community. NBC-LEO serves as a vehicle for members to discuss problems and explore solutions, debate policy issues, and contribute to the success of American cities and towns. The group meets three times a year in person and hosts a variety of webinars and programs throughout the year.
The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) is a group within NLC that represents the interests of African American municipal officials and provides a forum to share ideas and develop leadership experience.
2025 NBC-LEO Leadership
- PRESIDENT: Nathaniel George Booker, Mayor, Village of Maywood, IL
- FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT: Bobby L. Scott, Jr., Mayor, City of Center Point, AL
- SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT: Amber Sellers, Commissioner, City of Lawrence, KS
NBC-LEO 2025 Priorities
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH), as identified by the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, can create disparities in access to quality healthcare, education, housing and economic stability in Black communities. These factors contribute to higher rates of chronic diseases and poorer overall health outcomes compared to other racial groups due to systemic factors like racism and discrimination. This year, NBC-LEO’s focus is on “Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans.” Throughout 2025, the group’s priorities and community impact will be driven by the following Social Determinants of Health:
- Education Access and Quality
- Healthcare and Quality
- Neighborhood and Built Environment
- Social and Community Context
- Economic Stability
Anti-Black racism, both interpersonal and structural, has been deeply embedded in American society for generations and has profoundly and negatively impacted African Americans’ social determinants of health. NBC-LEO will work to address key areas that affect Black people’s health, such as Economic Instability, Education Disparities, Housing Insecurity, Food Insecurity, Discrimination in Healthcare, Access to Clean Air and Water, etc.
About NLC Constituency Groups
NLC Constituency Groups give local officials space to express themselves and advocate for the needs of their community. They reflect the diverse interests and backgrounds of NLC members and contribute to leadership development, policy, formulation, advocacy, and program activities.
Join NBC-LEO
Become a member of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. There is no extra cost for NLC members to join; non-members pay a $75 supporting member fee per year. Click ‘Join Now’ to complete an application through the MyNLC portal.
