Submitted by: Councilmembers Solomon, Redmond, and Lee
Submitting Department: Legislative
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Designating the City of Hyattsville’s National League of Cities Voting Delegate
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move the Mayor and Council designate Councilmember Kareem Redmond as the City of Hyattsville’s voting delegate for the National League of Cities organization.
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Summary Background:
The National League of Cities is an organization comprised of municipal leaders from across the country that advocates for local government and equips local leaders and staff with the tools to advance their communities. At their annual summit, the designated delegates vote to elect NLC leadership as well as vote on the organization’s National Municipal Policy (NMP). The NMP is a compilation of federal policy positions that guide NLC’s federal advocacy efforts.
As a member of NLC, the City of Hyattsville is allowed to authorize one voting delegate to represent the City. The City of Hyattsville joined NLC in 2024.
Next Steps:
Upon approval, the City will inform NLC of its selected voting delegate.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 1 - Ensure Transparent and Accessible Governance
Legal Review Required?
N/A