Two Councilmembers elected to National League of Cities

Mayor Corey D. Woods | City of Tempe Official website

By Mohave Today Report

Dec 20, 2023

TEMPE, Arizona – Two Tempe City Councilmembers were elected to positions for the National League of Cities recently.

Councilmember Doreen Garlid was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors. Vice Mayor Jennifer Adams was elected Second Vice President for the "LGBTQ+ Local Officials" Constituency Group.

NLC is the largest organization for elected leaders and municipal staff. It represents the more than 200 million people who live in America’s towns, cities and villages. The organization works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions.

More than 3,000 mayors, councilmembers, and delegates convened at the recent conference in Atlanta, where elections were held.

Councilmember Garlid will serve a two-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy, governance and membership activities.

“I am honored to serve on the National League of Cities Board of Directors, representing Tempe and contributing to the collective voice of municipalities across the nation,” said Councilmember Garlid. “This role will allow me to ensure that the unique needs of our vibrant community are heard and addressed at the national level. I look forward to leveraging this opportunity to champion the interests of Tempe and cities alike, fostering a stronger, more interconnected future for us all.”

NLC Constituency Groups, such as the one Adams will serve on, reflect the diverse interests and backgrounds of NLC’s membership and contribute significantly to leadership development, policy formulation, advocacy efforts and program activities. As Second Vice President for the LGBTQ+ Local Officials Constituency Group, Adams will share information about programs and services that work in Tempe and bring back ideas that can be implemented locally.

“The National League of Cities is a vital resource for elected municipal officials,” said Adams. “I joined NLC constituency groups to learn from and with my fellow elected municipal officials. We share what’s working, what’s not working, and offer each other best practices. This is important to me as I want to make sure the City Council is always making the best, most informed decisions possible for our Tempe community.”