NLC addresses local leadership at 2026 Congressional City Conference
The National League of Cities (NLC), released a new episode of its CitiesSpeak Podcast, emphasizing the importance of local leadership. The podcast typically features Clarence E. Anthony, CEO and Executive Director of the NLC, in conversation with municipal leaders and policy experts. In this episode, recorded at 2026 Congressional City Conference was an personal address from Anthony on the responsibility of local leadership and the importance of community trust.
The NLC is an organization comprised of city, town and village leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. The NLC is supported by leadership 2,700 cities across the nation and is the largest organization representing America’s cities, towns, villages and their leaders. Their mission is to advocate for and protect the interests of cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.
“There’s no level of government that needs great leaders more than local government, because you are the most trusted level of government in our country,” said Anthony.
