CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony
CitiesSpeak with Clarence Anthony, a podcast from the National League of Cities, gives listeners an insider’s view of what local leadership in America means today. Featuring conversations between NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony and city leaders, policy experts and other guests, the show gets into the biggest issues, challenges and topics facing America’s cities, towns and villages today. Whether it’s talking about what it’s like to have residents protesting on their front lawn or discussing the creative things local governments are doing with their infrastructure dollars, CitiesSpeak gives listeners insight into what’s on the minds of mayors and council members across the country.
CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony
Latest Episodes
Passing the Housing Act Into Law with Rep. Mike Flood
U.S. Rep. Mike Flood has served Nebraska’s 1st District in Congress since 2022 and prior to that, he served in the Nebraska Legislature, including six years as Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature. As Chair of the Housing & Insurance Subcomm...
Building Civic Engagement With Doug Linkhart
Doug Linkhart is an expert in civic engagement and works to connect residents, government, nonprofits and business. As the National Civic League President, he draws on his lifelong values of inclusiveness and equity to guide his leadership. He ...
Welcoming NLC to Nashville with Freddie O'Connell
Mayor Freddie O’Connell is the tenth mayor of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County. He served on the Metro Council from 2015 to 2023, and he is welcoming the National League of Cities to town for City Summit, November 19...
Proposed Census Changes with Doreen Garlid
Newly proposed census rules will not only change who is counted in the upcoming 2030 census, but also where and how they are counted. This change is expected to lead to an undercount of residents, which will decrease a city's political represen...
Applying for NLC Leadership with Mayor Jodi Miller, Councilmember Bradley Carter & Clarence E. Anthony
NLC leadership applications are open until September 28. That means anyone interested in serving on NLC’s Board of Directors or applying for a leadership role with our constituency groups, member councils, or federal advocacy committees should ...