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City WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayors and city leaders are gathering in Washington, D.C. today for the inaugural "Cities of Opportunity Solutions Forum" to explore policy solutions and systemic innovations that address social determinants of health, reduce inequities, and advance equality and economic development within their communities. The Forum is being hosted by the National League of Cities, Urban Institute, and Evidence for Action, a program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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- Mayors and city leaders are gathering in Washington, D.C. today for the inaugural Cities of Opportunity Solutions Forum.
- "There are glaring differences in residents' health, well-being, and life expectancy from city to city and neighborhood to neighborhood," said Clarence Anthony, CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities.
- Other topics include pathways towards racial equity and how philanthropy, government, and health organizations can come together to address concentrated disparities.
- "We hope that city leaders can learn from one another in this format and ultimately improve population health equity, so all residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible."
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Facebook The National League of Cities (NLC) and The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) joined together in an amicus brief in West Virginia v. EPA supporting the Clean Power Plan.
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- The National League of Cities (NLC) and The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) joined together in an amicus brief in West Virginia v. EPA supporting the Clean Power Plan.
- Many cities, towns and villages will continue to work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but today's decision leaves us working uphill against this threat."
- The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America's cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people.
- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
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City NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --eSCRIBE,the leading provider of collaboration and productivity solutions for municipal governments, today announced its endorsement from the National League of Cities (NLC) as an Exclusive Enterprise Partner for Remote Meeting Management and Citizen Engagement Solutions.
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- NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --eSCRIBE,the leading provider of collaboration and productivity solutions for municipal governments, today announced its endorsement from the National League of Cities (NLC) as an Exclusive Enterprise Partner for Remote Meeting Management and Citizen Engagement Solutions.
- The NLC has announced it will use eSCRIBE as their official meeting management system for board & committee meetings.
- The new exclusive endorsement in the meeting management and citizen engagement category enables NLC member municipalities to take advantage of more in-depth eSCRIBE offerings and continue to digitally transform their operations.
- eSCRIBE's remote meeting management platform saves time, lowers costs, and increases citizen engagement before, during, and after municipal meetings.
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Facebook The project team will develop a range of tools for cities, public authorities, and their financial advisors to elevate racial equity considerations in bond issuances.
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- The project team will develop a range of tools for cities, public authorities, and their financial advisors to elevate racial equity considerations in bond issuances.
- The Initiative for Responsible Investment at the Harvard Kennedy School's Center for Public Leadership will also serve as a subgrantee.
- The Public Finance Initiative (PFI) develops public finance programs that center the values of equity, sustainability, and inclusive growth in fiscal decision making with leading foundations and partners.
- The National League of Cities (NLC)is the voice of America's cities, towns, and villages, representing more than 200 million people.
A key goal is to support rural community leaders and businesses as they engage with their residents in vaccine conversations.
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- A key goal is to support rural community leaders and businesses as they engage with their residents in vaccine conversations.
- The effort includes the development of a resource library for rural vaccine uptake information, led by the National Rural Health Association, including conversation starter resources, and public service announcements developed in partnership with the Ad Council.
- The resources will be announced today at a National Rural Business Summit on COVID-19 vaccines, focused on the unique needs and opportunities in rural areas and small cities to drive vaccination rates.
- Rural America is not homogenous, and these organizations have the diverse and necessary expertise to develop and disseminate the right messages to rural communities to move the needle on vaccination rates.
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"I am very proud to lead an organization that is inclusive and represents all Americans.
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- "I am very proud to lead an organization that is inclusive and represents all Americans.
- National League of Cities brings us together so that we can work together and lead together," said National League of Cities President Joe Buscaino, councilmember from Los Angeles.
- The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities.
- NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.
Local leaders are seeking real housing solutions for their residents, who just want a safe, quality place to call home.
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- Local leaders are seeking real housing solutions for their residents, who just want a safe, quality place to call home.
- America's affordable housing crisis is not limited to large urban cities or suburbs; all communities are forced to tackle this growing issue head-on.
- "All levels of government local, state, and federal need to face the nation's growing affordable housing crisis," said Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chair of the National League of Cities Taskforce on Housing.
- The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America's cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people.
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Gary, Indiana "As local leaders, we know the emotional bonds people create with their communities have a powerful impact on prosperity and livability," said NLC President Karen Freeman-Wilson, mayor of Gary, Indiana.
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- "As local leaders, we know the emotional bonds people create with their communities have a powerful impact on prosperity and livability," said NLC President Karen Freeman-Wilson, mayor of Gary, Indiana.
- "According to research from the Knight Foundation and Gallup, the stronger the attachment of residents to their communities, the higher the gross domestic product growth.
- We also know that when people love someone or something, they will give their time, talent and treasure for it.
- Through the national #LoveMyCity campaign, NLC is supporting local leaders' efforts to create more meaningful bonds between communities and their residents.
This year, technology-driven solutions to traffic and pedestrian safety stood out when mayors talked about infrastructure.
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- This year, technology-driven solutions to traffic and pedestrian safety stood out when mayors talked about infrastructure.
- NLC and local leaders are urging federal leaders to pass comprehensive infrastructure legislation this year.
- A strong federal-local partnership is important to ensuring that infrastructure investments are made in the projects that best serve local communities.
- In 2018 and 2019, mayors shifted to a longer-term view of the epidemic, focusing on prevention and intervention programs, including overdose prevention sites.
"One choice brings our nation into the 21stcentury, creates jobs and strengthens our economy.
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- "One choice brings our nation into the 21stcentury, creates jobs and strengthens our economy.
- But if we choose to do nothing, the cost of inaction will be paid by the people in our communities.
- Traffic-clogged roadways, toxic drinking water systems and glacial broadband speeds are hurting our health and economic potential.
- The fix is straightforward: We need federal infrastructure investments that go directly to the communities that need them most.
