Following the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20, 2025, NLC President Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, OH, issued the following statement:
“The National League of Cities looks forward to fostering a strong partnership with the Trump-Vance Administration, working together to empower cities, towns and villages. Municipal leaders in cities of all sizes across the nation are already working hard to deliver transformative infrastructure projects, create innovative housing strategies, grow local economies, and so much more – and are ready to strengthen that work in partnership with the federal government. Our nation will live up to its greatest potential when local communities and federal government work together to deliver the solutions that benefit all our residents.”