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FROM 1301 PENN--A Quarterly Report on the
National League of Cities’ Recent Accomplishments October-December 2006
We helped municipal officials share great ideas by…
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Hosting the 83rd Annual Congress of Cities and Exposition for over 5,600 people in Reno, Nev., featuring 4 general sessions; 42 workshops; over 375 exhibits; mobile workshops; meetings of NLC's Board, Advisory Council, panels, councils, committees and constituency groups; and formal and informal networking opportunities.
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Providing TV coverage on National City Network of general sessions at the Congress of Cities and conversations with officials about award-winning city projects.
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Convening the first meeting of NLC’s new School Improvement Task Force.
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Convening NLC’s Council on Youth, Education, and Families (YEF) to discuss President Bart Peterson’s media violence initiative and to develop a new strategic plan for NLC’s YEF Institute.
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Conducting cross-site meetings for eight cities participating in an afterschool technical assistance project and five cities involved in a project to expand options and alternatives for students who struggle in a traditional high school setting.
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Sponsoring an Afterschool Leadership Academy for 50 municipal leaders and collaborating with the Freddie Mac Foundation and the Metropolitan Council of Washington Governments to sponsor a Cities Supporting Parents of Young Children Leadership Academy for 60 officials.
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Hosting audioconferences for more than 300 participants on municipal strategies to familiarize residents with the Earned Income Tax Credit, protect the safety of children and youth, promote youth engagement and participation in local government, and encourage residents to save a portion of their tax refunds.
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Conducting workshops at conferences of the National Community Tax Coalition and the National Transitional Jobs Network.
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Hosting meetings of the Education Policy and the Afterschool Policy Advisors Networks.
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Selecting 14 cities to participate in the first Combating Childhood Obesity Leadership Academy.
We provided resources to solve city problems by…
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Welcoming more than 5,000 visitors to National City Network.
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Publishing several helpful research reports: the 2006 NLC Futures Report on Economic Vitality, Your City’s Success in a Changing Economy; Tapping the Power of City Hall to Build Equitable Communities: 10 City Profiles; Tapping the Power of City Hall to Build Equitable Communities: 17 Promising Practices; Vital Partners: Mayors and Police Chiefs Working Together for America’s Children and Youth; City Fiscal Conditions 2006; Guide to Successful Local Government Collaboration in America’s Regions; Guidebook on Building Democratic Governance; and the State of America’s Cities Survey on Housing.
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Publishing NLC municipal action guides on greenroofs, municipal workforce housing, partnerships for economic vitality, and building on your city’s strengths.
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Releasing an action kit for municipal leaders oncombating childhood obesity.
We helped municipal officials sharpen their leadership skills by…
- Conducting a regional Leadership Training Institute program on “Economic Growth and Development: Self-Interest or Public Interest?” as well as “Dilemmas and Decisions: Practical Ethics for Public Life” in conjunction with the North Carolina League of Municipalities.
- Conducting 19 leadership training seminars prior to the Congress of Cities for 1,137 city leaders.
We protected the rights and resources of municipalities in Washington by…
- Advocating for increases in Community Development Block Grant funding with House and Senate members.
- Advocating against changes by the Congress or the Federal Communications Commission in the video franchising law or regulations that would interfere with local government authority in cooperation with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, and the National Association of Counties.
- Meeting with the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison to discuss international trade negotiations and support for U.S. workers displaced by global competition in both the manufacturing and services industries.
- Producing the 2007 National Municipal Policy, a guide for NLC’s federal advocacy efforts.
We also served our members by…
- Welcoming seven new associate members: MapInfo, Allied Waste Industries, Inc., CIGNA, International Sign Association, Adjusters International, FHL Bank of Pittsburgh, and Water Technology.
- Participating in discussions on statewide emergency coordination planning and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) requirements for interoperability at a SAFECOM Executive Council Meeting—a post 9-11 DHS initiative to provide research, development, testing and evaluation, guidance, tools, and templates on communications-related issues to local and other emergency response agencies.
- Participating in planning sessions for the Intergovernmental Forum on Transportation Finance hosted by the National Academy of Public Administration that will address future challenges affecting the financing of the nation’s transportation system.
- Arranging for a commentary by NLC President Jim Hunt on the importance of municipal elections, which was broadcast on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered program.
- Recognizing women leaders through the Women in Municipal Government Leadership Award and honoring Mayor Shirley Franklin of Atlanta, Georgia as this year’s winner.
- Promoting 46 city programs at the City Showcase during the Congress of Cities.
- Presenting the 2006 Awards for Municipal Excellence to nine cities.
- Partnering with America’s Promise—the Alliance for Youth to encourage community-wide collaboration toward improving outcomes for children and youth.
- Welcoming 60 new cities since October 1st to the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities for a total of 160 cities in 40 states and preparing Public Service Announcements on the importance of inclusion in American society in collaboration with Comcast.
- Preparing the NLC Annual Report, Harnessing the Power of “We,”a retrospective on the ways NLC harnessed the collective voice of America’s cities and rallied its members in 2006.
Prepared by NLC, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Visit www.nlc.org for more information about NLC and to obtain copies of reports and other documents referenced in this summary. Call (202) 626-3000 for other inquiries or e-mail membership@nlc.org.
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Very
truly yours,
William G. Dressel, Jr.
Executive Director
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FROM 1301 PENN--A Quarterly Report on the
National League of Cities’ Recent Accomplishments October-December 2006
We helped municipal officials share great ideas by…
-
Hosting the 83rd Annual Congress of Cities and Exposition for over 5,600 people in Reno, Nev., featuring 4 general sessions; 42 workshops; over 375 exhibits; mobile workshops; meetings of NLC's Board, Advisory Council, panels, councils, committees and constituency groups; and formal and informal networking opportunities.
-
Providing TV coverage on National City Network of general sessions at the Congress of Cities and conversations with officials about award-winning city projects.
-
Convening the first meeting of NLC’s new School Improvement Task Force.
-
Convening NLC’s Council on Youth, Education, and Families (YEF) to discuss President Bart Peterson’s media violence initiative and to develop a new strategic plan for NLC’s YEF Institute.
-
Conducting cross-site meetings for eight cities participating in an afterschool technical assistance project and five cities involved in a project to expand options and alternatives for students who struggle in a traditional high school setting.
-
Sponsoring an Afterschool Leadership Academy for 50 municipal leaders and collaborating with the Freddie Mac Foundation and the Metropolitan Council of Washington Governments to sponsor a Cities Supporting Parents of Young Children Leadership Academy for 60 officials.
-
Hosting audioconferences for more than 300 participants on municipal strategies to familiarize residents with the Earned Income Tax Credit, protect the safety of children and youth, promote youth engagement and participation in local government, and encourage residents to save a portion of their tax refunds.
-
Conducting workshops at conferences of the National Community Tax Coalition and the National Transitional Jobs Network.
-
Hosting meetings of the Education Policy and the Afterschool Policy Advisors Networks.
-
Selecting 14 cities to participate in the first Combating Childhood Obesity Leadership Academy.
We provided resources to solve city problems by…
-
Welcoming more than 5,000 visitors to National City Network.
-
Publishing several helpful research reports: the 2006 NLC Futures Report on Economic Vitality, Your City’s Success in a Changing Economy; Tapping the Power of City Hall to Build Equitable Communities: 10 City Profiles; Tapping the Power of City Hall to Build Equitable Communities: 17 Promising Practices; Vital Partners: Mayors and Police Chiefs Working Together for America’s Children and Youth; City Fiscal Conditions 2006; Guide to Successful Local Government Collaboration in America’s Regions; Guidebook on Building Democratic Governance; and the State of America’s Cities Survey on Housing.
-
Publishing NLC municipal action guides on greenroofs, municipal workforce housing, partnerships for economic vitality, and building on your city’s strengths.
-
Releasing an action kit for municipal leaders oncombating childhood obesity.
We helped municipal officials sharpen their leadership skills by…
- Conducting a regional Leadership Training Institute program on “Economic Growth and Development: Self-Interest or Public Interest?” as well as “Dilemmas and Decisions: Practical Ethics for Public Life” in conjunction with the North Carolina League of Municipalities.
- Conducting 19 leadership training seminars prior to the Congress of Cities for 1,137 city leaders.
We protected the rights and resources of municipalities in Washington by…
- Advocating for increases in Community Development Block Grant funding with House and Senate members.
- Advocating against changes by the Congress or the Federal Communications Commission in the video franchising law or regulations that would interfere with local government authority in cooperation with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors, and the National Association of Counties.
- Meeting with the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison to discuss international trade negotiations and support for U.S. workers displaced by global competition in both the manufacturing and services industries.
- Producing the 2007 National Municipal Policy, a guide for NLC’s federal advocacy efforts.
We also served our members by…
- Welcoming seven new associate members: MapInfo, Allied Waste Industries, Inc., CIGNA, International Sign Association, Adjusters International, FHL Bank of Pittsburgh, and Water Technology.
- Participating in discussions on statewide emergency coordination planning and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) requirements for interoperability at a SAFECOM Executive Council Meeting—a post 9-11 DHS initiative to provide research, development, testing and evaluation, guidance, tools, and templates on communications-related issues to local and other emergency response agencies.
- Participating in planning sessions for the Intergovernmental Forum on Transportation Finance hosted by the National Academy of Public Administration that will address future challenges affecting the financing of the nation’s transportation system.
- Arranging for a commentary by NLC President Jim Hunt on the importance of municipal elections, which was broadcast on National Public Radio’s All Things Considered program.
- Recognizing women leaders through the Women in Municipal Government Leadership Award and honoring Mayor Shirley Franklin of Atlanta, Georgia as this year’s winner.
- Promoting 46 city programs at the City Showcase during the Congress of Cities.
- Presenting the 2006 Awards for Municipal Excellence to nine cities.
- Partnering with America’s Promise—the Alliance for Youth to encourage community-wide collaboration toward improving outcomes for children and youth.
- Welcoming 60 new cities since October 1st to the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities for a total of 160 cities in 40 states and preparing Public Service Announcements on the importance of inclusion in American society in collaboration with Comcast.
- Preparing the NLC Annual Report, Harnessing the Power of “We,”a retrospective on the ways NLC harnessed the collective voice of America’s cities and rallied its members in 2006.
Prepared by NLC, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Visit www.nlc.org for more information about NLC and to obtain copies of reports and other documents referenced in this summary. Call (202) 626-3000 for other inquiries or e-mail membership@nlc.org.
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Very
truly yours,
William G. Dressel, Jr.
Executive Director
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