In partnership with the National League of Cities (NLC), the bipartisan group of city leaders will engage the presumptive nominees of both parties to ensure the local and national issues that matter to Americans are addressed. All Rights Reserved. NLC works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions. An elected official must currently hold elected office in an NLC-member city to serve in a leadership position. Maness has been an active member of NLC since taking public office in 2004, including serving as president of the Women in Municipal Government (WIMG) constituency group. 6:00 PM GMT. Following the 1999 season, the American and National Leagues were … THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Council Member Kathy Maness, for that kind introduction and the spirit behind it. The National League of Cities is overseen by a board of directors, which elects a president, vice president, and second vice president in annual elections. The current president of the NLC is Mark Stodola, mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, who leads an initiative on the future of work. Remarks by Vice President Harris at National League of Cities Conference (help, file info or download) Via Teleconference South Court Auditorium 2:17 P.M. EST THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Council Member Kathy Maness, for that kind introduction and the spirit behind it. Meet with influential federal decisionmakers, learn about critical new programs, and discover the tools to further support and protect your community. SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 22, 2019) – In partnership with the National League of Cities (NLC), local elected officials have gathered to form a Task Force to help ensure community issues are raised during the 2020 Presidential election cycle. Commissioner Crowley introduced both individuals, noting that the topic of Mr. Gates would be an Evaluation of Local Government Structure in the 21st Century. President: Karen Freeman-Wilson, mayor, Gary, Indiana; First Vice President: Joe Buscaino, councilmember, Los Angeles, California; Second Vice President: Kathy Maness, councilmember, Lexington, South Carolina; NLC Immediate Past President: Mark Stodola, mayor, Little Rock, Arkansas; Board of Directors (nominated for a two-year term): National League of Cities. MEMBERSHIP. Copyright ©2021 National League of Cities. Each president serves a one-year term, typically choosing to focus on a single program or advocacy priority such as economic mobility or public safety. Please review this important information regarding applications for NLC Officers and Board of Directors. March 08, 2021. Though these experiences, Maness has worked with the South Carolina legislature for 25 years, gaining experience testifying in committees and lobbying members. In addition to her role as a councilmember, Maness is the Executive Director of Palmetto State Teachers Association, previously serving as the president while teaching third grade at Erwin Elementary in Lancaster County. James Mitchell, councilmember, Charlotte, North Carolina, Brian J. O’Neill, councilmember, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The president, first vice president, and second vice president are elected to one-year terms during the annual business meeting, and twenty local elected officials are elected to serve two-year terms as at-large members of the board. Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks Virtually to the National League of Cities’ Congressional City ConferenceFeel Free to leave a Comment President: Kathy Maness, councilmember, Lexington, SC, First Vice President: Vince Williams, mayor, Union City, GA, Second Vice President: Victoria Woodards, mayor, Tacoma, WA, Daniel Corona, Mayor, West Wendover, Nevada, Bruce Duke, Councilmember, Kettering, Ohio, Jeanette Herron, Councilmember, Bridgeport, Connecticut, Deana Holiday Ingraham, Mayor, East Point, Georgia, David Holt, Mayor, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Lindsey Horvath, Mayor, West Hollywood, California, Corina Lopez, Councilmember, San Leandro, California, Sean Polster, Councilmember, Warrenton, Virginia, Gilbert Villegas, Alderman, Chicago, Illinois, Chasity Wells-Armstrong, Mayor, Kankakee, Illinois, Steve Williams, Mayor, Huntington, West Virginia, Brandon Elefante, Councilmember, Honolulu, Hawaii, Ty Stober, Councilmember, Vancouver, Washington, Angelia Washington, Councilmember, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Brad Cole, Executive Director, Illinois Municipal League, John Gallagher, Executive Director, Louisiana Municipal Association, Larry Hanson, Executive Director, Georgia Municipal Association, L. Lynn Rex, Executive Director, League of Nebraska Municipalities, Elizabeth Carr-Hurst, Mayor, Fairburn, Georgia, Human Development, Mark Douglas, Commissioner, Sunrise, Florida, Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations, John Fogle, Councilmember, Loveland, Colorado, Information Technology and Communications, David Sander, Mayor, Rancho Cordova, California, Transportation and Infrastructure Services, Ellen Smith, Councilmember, Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, Craig Thurmond, Mayor, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Community and Economic Development, Alan Wapner, Councilmember, Ontario, California, Public Safety and Crime Prevention. Washington, DC – Lexington, South Carolina Councilmember Kathy Maness has been elected president of the National League of Cities, the nation’s largest membership and advocacy organization for local elected officials, at the 2020 Virtual City Summit. Council Representative Ward 4. National League of Cities President Joe Buscaino joins Yahoo Finance's Kristin Myers to break down his thoughts on the election results, as stimulus negotiations loom. White House News Video:Vice President Harris Remarks to the National League of Cities’ Congressional City ConferenceVice President Harris Delivers Remarks Virtually to the National League of Cities’ Congressional City ConferenceThe White HouseView Original - Click Here Stay connected with NLC on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. City of Akron. City of Los Angeles, CA. At CCC, work together with the National League of Cities and your peers from around the country to strategically and effectively position local priorities into the national conversation. Maness will serve a one-year term focused on responding, recovering and rebuilding our communities. Report Video Issue Go to Live Event Javascript must be enabled in order to access C-SPAN videos. NLC Bylaws: Amended on November 19, 2016. Contact our Governance and Leadership Manager, Carla Smith, at smith@nlc.org. Remarks by the Vice President to the National League of Cities Conference. The councilmember has also served in other roles including NLC’s Council on Youth, Education and Families, the Board Finance and Audit Committees, and the Board of Directors. President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles, California. Vice President Harris delivers remarks at the National League of Cities virtual conference. Video Transcript. Read more Legislative Director, Information Technology and Communications. Speaker Pelosi & Mayors Speak at National League of Cities Conference House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and several of the nation’s mayors spoke at a National League of Cities … Vice President Harris delivers remarks at the National League of Cities virtual conference. Copyright ©2021 National League of Cities. Vice President Harris Delivers Remarks to National League of Cities’ Congressional City Conference video size: 640x360 730x576 1024x576 1280x720 1920x1080 custom size x Advanced Embed Example Mr. Christopher Gates presented an overview of the history of the National League of Cities which was All Rights Reserved. “I am honored to be elected as President of this organization that is on the forefront of our nation’s issues,” said National League of Cities President Kathy Maness, councilmember from Lexington, South Carolina. NLC is governed by a board of directors that is comprised of four officers (president, first vice president, second vice president, and immediate past president), all past presidents still in local government service, eight state league directors, seven advocacy committee chairs, and forty at-large members. Melodee Colbert-Kean addresses the media after being named the new president of the National League of Cities on Thursday at City Hall. Columbus City Council President Shannon G. Hardin has joined the 2020 Presidential Election Task Force. Her areas of expertise include education, finance and youth civic engagement opportunities. NLC selects multiple California city officials for board, advocacy committee roles Sacramento — Los Angeles Council Member and League of California Cities Board Member Joe Buscaino was elected as the National League of Cities (NLC) president on Saturday, Nov. 23, during the NLC City Summit in San Antonio, TX. Download and review the bylaws here. And to Mayor Clarence Anthony, the NLC Board and staff members, local leaders: It is truly an honor to join with you today. The League of California Cities advocates in Sacramento and Washington, DC on the common issues among California cities and provides education and training for the state’s city officials. Also pictured is NLC Chief Executive Officer Clarence Anthony. Thank you, Council Member Kathy Maness, for that kind introduction and the spirit behind it. Russel Neal. Watch "Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks to National League of Cities' Congressional City Conference", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. L.A. City Council Member Joe Buscaino this weekend was elected president of the National League of Cities, which represents 19,000 cities, towns and villages in the United States. The Division is guided by an executive committee under the leadership of a Division president. ... Joe Buscaino. Are you interested in applying for the NLC Board of Directors? Cities Strong Together on National League of Cities… 05 /05. The president, first vice president, and second vice president are elected to one-year terms during the annual business meeting, and twenty local elected officials are elected to serve two-year terms as at-large members of the board. League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) National President Bing Leonardia has called for a special online General Assembly of city mayors on January 12 to meet with the Vaccine Czar of COVID National Task Force and the Director General of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the availment of COVID-19 Vaccines on top of the agenda. Maness will serve a one-year term focused on responding, recovering and rebuilding our communities. Washington, DC – Lexington, South Carolina Councilmember Kathy Maness has been elected president of the National League of Cities, the nation’s largest membership and advocacy organization for local elected officials, at the 2020 Virtual City Summit. An elected official must currently hold elected office in an NLC-member city to serve in a leadership position. National League of Cities President Joe Buscaino joins Yahoo Finance's Kristin Myers to break down his thoughts on the election results, as stimulus negotiations loom. “The Board of Directors is a team of local leaders dedicated to their communities, I look forward to working together and continuing to fight for America’s cities, towns and villages.”. The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. The National League of Cities (NLC) is the voice of America’s cities, towns and villages, representing more than 200 million people. Cities, and Mr. Christopher Gates, CEO/President, National League of Cities. "Vice President" Harris Delivers Remarks Virtually to the National League of Cities’ Congressional City ConferenceThe White House What Cities and Towns Need to Know About the New & Improved Earmark. Honorary president. MEMBERSHIP.