ABOUT THE CONGRESSIONAL CITY CONFERENCE
MANY VOICES. ONE NATION.
Becoming informed about policies that affect cities will make you a better leader and speaking up together will allow you to achieve more for cities.
2019 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
Washington, D.C.
Joe Buscaino
Councilmember, Los Angeles, California
First Vice President, National League of Cities
Karen Freeman-Wilson
Mayor, Gary, Indiana
President, National League of Cities
Kellyanne Conway
Assistant to the President and Senior Counselor
The White House
Dan Kildee
Congressman (MI-5)
United States House of Representatives
Todd Young
Senator
United States Senator (IN)
Dr. Benjamin Carson
Secretary
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Kathy Maness
Councilmember, Lexington, South Carolina
Second Vice President, National League of Cities
Steven Benjamin
Mayor
Columbia, South Carolina
Mark P. Harvey
Special Assistant to the President
Senior Director for Resilience Policy, National Security Council
ADVOCACY
NLC IS THE VOICE FOR CITIES
Through NLC’s Federal Advocacy Committees, city officials can shape the National Municipal Policy – a universal guide for city leaders to reference when speaking out about issues. During NLC’s seven federal advocacy committee meetings, city officials learn about the top federal issues impacting cities and how to continue advancing NLC’s advocacy priorities year-round.
REASONS TO ATTEND
SHARE YOUR CITY'S STORY WITH CONGRESS
BE POWERFUL
Grow a larger network to expand your leadership capacity.
BE PREPARED
Know the issues and how to effectively speak up for America’s cities.
BE STRATEGIC
Partner with federal agencies to improve your community.
PROGRAM
CITY LEADERS ARE THE FRONTLINE
At the Congressional City Conference, city officials will learn more about the common challenges affecting cities during workshops and general sessions. Conference delegates will get specialized training to build leadership skills and conduct productive meetings with federal representatives.
