Garland Mayor Douglas Athas has been appointed to the National League of Cities 2015 Community and Economic Development Steering Committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation and international competitiveness. The appointment was announced by NLC President Ralph E. Becker, mayor, Salt Lake City, Utah.
“During the last several years, I have had the opportunity to work closely with the National League of Cities to make a difference in our communities,” said Mayor Athas. “I am extremely proud to serve on the NLC’s Community and Economic Development Steering Committee this year, and I look forward to sharing Garland’s values and successes with cities from across the country.”
As a member of the committee, Athas will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress, with the Administration and at home.
The chair of this year’s Community and Economic Development Committee is Mike Wojcik, councilmember, Rochester, Minn. Serving as this year’s vice chairs are Craig Thurmond, mayor, Broken Arrow, Okla. and Johnny DuPree, mayor, Hattiesburg, Miss.
For more information on NLC’s other committees and councils, visit http://www.nlc.org/influence-federal-policy/policy-committees.
The National League of Cities is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.