Each year, mayors across the country prepare to give a very meaningful speech: The State of the City. This is a time for local leaders to communicate about the health, stability and future of their communities. This year, however, mayors are making dramatic changes due to the impact of COVID-19, including postponing or altogether canceling
State of the Cities in the Wake of COVID-19
NLC CitiesSpeak
- The Hidden Workforce Engine: How Local Partnerships Build Skills and Community
- NLC’s Federal Update: DHS Shutdown, FEMA Review Council Extension and BRIC Funding
- NLC Members Advocate for Cities, Towns and Villages at 2026 Congressional City Conference
- AI in Local Government: Lessons from 2025 and Emerging Cyber Threats in 2026
- Centering Community to Connect Housing Stability and Equitable Development
- Cybersecurity Isn’t the Problem: Cyber Risk Governance Is
