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Announcing U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

As Congress debates critical legislation related to surface transportation and water infrastructure reauthorization, the National League of Cities (NLC) is excited to welcome U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island to the Congressional City Conference.
Senator Whitehouse will headline our General Session Luncheon on Tuesday, March 17. Hear from Senator Whitehouse why it’s important to continue to invest in the nation’s infrastructure while addressing key challenges like improving safety and building resilience to climate change.
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Councilmember
Kevin Kramer
Louisville, Ky.
NLC President

Mayor
Van R. Johnson II
Savannah, Ga.
NLC First Vice President

Vice Mayor
Doreen Garlid
Tempe, Ariz.
NLC Second Vice President

Mayor
Steve Patterson
Athens, Oh.
NLC Immediate Past President

Clarence E. Anthony
CEO & Executive Director, National League of Cities
Gain Policy Insights

Hear from federal agency experts and other advocacy professionals on the federal-local connections and the impact of federal policy on local governments.
Build Connections

Strengthen your partnerships with policy experts and other local government advocates.
Get the Tools you Need

Network with federal agencies to leverage federal programs and funding.
2025 Featured Speakers

United States Vice President
JD Vance

Lee Zeldin
Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Senator John Thune
South Dakota
Senate Majority Leader
(Video Remarks)

U.S. Representative Greg Stanton
(AZ-4)

Mayor Andrew Ginther
Columbus, Ohio
U.S. Conference of Mayors President

Rosie Rios
Chair of America 250
Former U.S. Treasurer
Panel Discussions

Disaster Preparedness

America’s Housing Comeback

POLITICO: Reporter’s Insights on DOGE

Protecting Municipal Tax Exemption

Legal Perspectives: Executive Actions and Local Government
2025 Attendee Highlights
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