City Of Fort Worth: Bivens Elected To National League Of Cities Board

Dallas TX

13 January, 2022

5:57 PM

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Press release from City of Fort Worth: January 13, 2022 Mayor Pro Tem Gyna M. Bivens was elected to the National League of Cities board of directors by NLC's membership at the 2021 virtual City Summit. Bivens was elected to a two-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC's federal advocacy, governance and membership activities. NLC is the largest and most representative organization for cities, their elected leaders and municipal staff, and advocates for city priorities in Washington by building strong federal-local partnerships. "My membership has been a key resource in addressing the needs of my council district, which is larger than a number of actual municipalities," Biven said. "My district is diverse in every category, from income to ethnicities, and NLC has been a wealth of knowledge in serving the needs of my constituents." As a member of the board, Bivens will meet in March, June and November to guide NLC's strategic direction. Board members are selected by a 15-member nominating committee and are confirmed by a vote from NLC's membership at the organization's annual business meeting. "The National League of Cities board of directors serves an important role in determining the direction of our organization's priorities and policies," said NLC President Mayor Vince Williams of Union City, Georgia. "NLC's board of directors is made up of dedicated local leaders from across our nation, committed to fulfilling the promise of America's cities, towns and villages. I look forward to working with each member to reclaim, renew and reimagine our communities from the wake of the COVID-19 crisis in our country." More than 1,000 mayors, councilmembers and other delegates from nearly every state and the District of Columbia convened virtually for City Summit. Local leaders are on the frontline of the nation's most pressing challenges and pioneering innovative solutions that move cities, towns and villages forward.     Photo: Mayor Pro Tem Gyna M. Bivens     Get articles like this in your inbox. Subscribe to City News.   This press release was produced by City of Fort Worth. The views expressed here are the author's own.