Future Cities: How Mayors Are Leading U.S. Progress with Clarence Anthony
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The responsibility of U.S. mayors expanded dramatically at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, as cities of all sizes were forced to reckon with aging infrastructure, dated public health procedures,...
show moreIn short, the work of operating a city has never been more complex or crucial than it is today. Therefore, local leaders need the requisite amount of government and community support to be able to build more adaptable, inclusive, and resilient communities.
However, there are barriers to this goal which will need to be addressed. In 2023, more than 650 state preemption bills were introduced to attempt or successfully prohibit local policies regarding education, housing, workforce standards and rights, public safety, and LGBTQ+ protections. The National League of Cities (NLC) also found that 81% of public servants surveyed in 2021, reported experiencing some form of harassment from their constituents since the start of the pandemic.
With 2024 being a presidential election year, much of the public’s attention on U.S. politics will be directed away from cities and toward the federal government. As critical as this decision will be, this conversation between Ten Across founder and NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony is a helpful reminder of the influence local leaders have on the trajectory of the nation, as they are the ones closest to the reality and needs of their constituents.
Check out Clarence’s CitiesSpeak podcast!
Articles referenced in this episode:
“Why state and local relationships matter to national prosperity: A case for economic collaboration” (Brookings, January 2023)
“The Changing Landscape of Preemption” (The National League of Cities, February 2022)
“On the Frontlines of Today’s Cities: Trauma, Challenges and Solutions” (The National League of Cities, November 2021)
“Metro Phoenix is in dire need of apartments. Here’s how developers are getting it done” (The Arizona Republic, January 2024)
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