Director of the Center for Public Safety Management (CPSM), Thomas Wieczorek, will be attending the 2018 Congressional City Conference hosted by the National League of Cities (NLC). The conference will take place March 11 to 14 in Washington, D.C.
This event brings together more than 2,000 elected and appointed city leaders to focus on the federal policy issues that are important to local governments. The conference will include sessions and learning opportunities where local government leaders can gather tangible takeaways to bring back home on a variety of topics important to their community, such as infrastructure, public safety, community resilience, and federal regulations.
Hot topics affecting cities will be discussed, including:
- Safety & resilience
- Regulations & legislation
- Community & housing
- Data & technology
- Advocacy & communication
- Opioids
NLC is a bipartisan organization dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. Throughout the year, NLC advocates for cities and towns in Washington, D.C. through full-time lobbying and grassroots campaigns. The Congressional City Conference is a unique opportunity for city leaders to join NLC’s efforts and advocate on behalf of NLC’s federal action priorities, benefitting cities everywhere.