Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley Elected to National League of Cities’ Board of Directors
Mayor Pro Tempore Dr. Barbara Odom-Wesley, Arlington City Council District 8 at-large representative, has been elected to a two-year term on the National League of Cities (NLC) board of directors.
The National League of Cities (NLC) comprises city, town and village leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents. The organization’s mission is to relentlessly advocate for, and protect the interests of, cities, towns and villages by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.
“Local leaders are the most trusted government leaders in our country. We provide steady, principled leadership for America’s 19,000 cities, towns and villages. We strive to bring our communities together, and in my experience, standing together with our communities, we always work hard to address the tough issues and get the job done.” said National League of Cities President Sharon Weston Broome, Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
“The members of NLC’s 2024-2025 board of directors are no exception and I’m excited to work closely with them over the next year as we work to lift up everyone in America’s communities and continue to build thriving, resilient neighborhoods along the way,” Broome said.
Dr. Odom-Wesley most recently served on the NLC’s 2024 Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee and also two terms as vice-chair of the NLC’s Transportation & Infrastructure Services Committee.
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