Indianapolis Mayor Elected to National League of Cities Board

NLC is the oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the United States and serves as a resource and advocate for 18,000 U.S. cities. The Board of Directors is the NLC’s governing body. “The needs of cities and urban residents should be at the forefront of national and state policies, and I look forward to being a strong voice for Indianapolis residents and other cities across the state,” Mayor Peterson said. “I’m also excited that we can help bring attention to the good work being done here in Indianapolis and continue to showcase our city to the nation.”

Throughout his first term as mayor, Mayor Peterson has taken an active role in statewide and national organizations that advance the cause of cities and towns and their residents. Currently, he serves as:

* Chair of NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education & Families, which advances policies and initiatives that benefit children and families.

* Member of the advisory board of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

* Second vice-president of the Indiana Association of Cities & Towns, the affiliation of the state’s municipalities that work together to enhance the knowledge and skills of their leaders, exchange information and combine resources to influence policy decisions at the state and federal levels.

In the past, he has served as:

* Chair of the USCM Committee on Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports, which developed mayors’ positions and national and local strategies to enhance arts and culture in cities. It also addresses policies and initiatives for city parks and recreational activities.

* President of the Indiana Metropolitan Mayors Alliance, a coalition of Indiana’s 20 largest cities.

Source: Office of Mayor Bart Peterson