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If you want to expand your reach and maximize your influence, get your free copy of "Unseen to Unstoppable" to start making even more of an impact in elected office. electedimpact.com/unstoppable/
If you want to expand your reach and maximize your influence, get your free copy of "Unseen to Unstoppable" to start making even more of an impact in elected office. electedimpact.com/unstoppable/
Want to lead more effectively, advocate for change, and move your community to action?
You *need* storytelling.
Facts matter, but stories? They *stick*. Here's why storytelling works—and how to do it well.
electedimpact.com/stories/
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You *need* storytelling.
Facts matter, but stories? They *stick*. Here's why storytelling works—and how to do it well.
electedimpact.com/stories/
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April 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Want to lead more effectively, advocate for change, and move your community to action?
You *need* storytelling.
Facts matter, but stories? They *stick*. Here's why storytelling works—and how to do it well.
electedimpact.com/stories/
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You *need* storytelling.
Facts matter, but stories? They *stick*. Here's why storytelling works—and how to do it well.
electedimpact.com/stories/
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This weekend is your last chance to apply to join 40 urban innovators at #VanguardPhilly.
You belong in the room.
Apply now → https://nextcity.org/vanguard/apply
You belong in the room.
Apply now → https://nextcity.org/vanguard/apply
Apply for Vanguard — Next City's Urban Leadership Conference
The Vanguard conference welcomes anyone committed to improving cities. Apply for this opportunity to connect with rising urban leaders working to create better cities.
nextcity.org
April 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This weekend is your last chance to apply to join 40 urban innovators at #VanguardPhilly.
You belong in the room.
Apply now → https://nextcity.org/vanguard/apply
You belong in the room.
Apply now → https://nextcity.org/vanguard/apply
Before you say a word, your appearance has already spoken.
As a local elected official, your *visual* presence is a powerful leadership tool—one that builds trust, reinforces your values, and strengthens your influence.
Here’s how to make it work for you:
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As a local elected official, your *visual* presence is a powerful leadership tool—one that builds trust, reinforces your values, and strengthens your influence.
Here’s how to make it work for you:
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April 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Before you say a word, your appearance has already spoken.
As a local elected official, your *visual* presence is a powerful leadership tool—one that builds trust, reinforces your values, and strengthens your influence.
Here’s how to make it work for you:
🧵
As a local elected official, your *visual* presence is a powerful leadership tool—one that builds trust, reinforces your values, and strengthens your influence.
Here’s how to make it work for you:
🧵
Your city can't afford to keep its promises.
@strongtowns.bsky.social’s Finance Decoder (available in versions for both U.S. and Canadian cities) will help you understand why and figure out what to do next:
www.strongtowns.org/accounting
@strongtowns.bsky.social’s Finance Decoder (available in versions for both U.S. and Canadian cities) will help you understand why and figure out what to do next:
www.strongtowns.org/accounting
April 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Your city can't afford to keep its promises.
@strongtowns.bsky.social’s Finance Decoder (available in versions for both U.S. and Canadian cities) will help you understand why and figure out what to do next:
www.strongtowns.org/accounting
@strongtowns.bsky.social’s Finance Decoder (available in versions for both U.S. and Canadian cities) will help you understand why and figure out what to do next:
www.strongtowns.org/accounting
Incivility is on the rise—and local leaders are feeling it.
Join this town hall-style conversation on how incivility affects public servants, including elected officials—and what we can do about it.
📅 Hybrid | Virtual + In-Person
icma.org/events/addre...
Join this town hall-style conversation on how incivility affects public servants, including elected officials—and what we can do about it.
📅 Hybrid | Virtual + In-Person
icma.org/events/addre...
Addressing the Rise of Incivility: A Town Hall Event
Join the APHA, APA, ICMA, and NLC for a hybrid town hall styled conversation about the impact of incivility. (virtual and in-person)
icma.org
April 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Incivility is on the rise—and local leaders are feeling it.
Join this town hall-style conversation on how incivility affects public servants, including elected officials—and what we can do about it.
📅 Hybrid | Virtual + In-Person
icma.org/events/addre...
Join this town hall-style conversation on how incivility affects public servants, including elected officials—and what we can do about it.
📅 Hybrid | Virtual + In-Person
icma.org/events/addre...
@seanformadison.bsky.social Earning your community’s trust is no small feat. Congratulations on your election—and thank you for answering the call to lead. Let’s make an impact, together. 💪
April 4, 2025 at 8:58 PM
@seanformadison.bsky.social Earning your community’s trust is no small feat. Congratulations on your election—and thank you for answering the call to lead. Let’s make an impact, together. 💪
@voteforalexbrower.bsky.social Earning your community’s trust is no small feat. Congratulations on your election—and thank you for answering the call to lead. Let’s make an impact, together. 💪
April 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
@voteforalexbrower.bsky.social Earning your community’s trust is no small feat. Congratulations on your election—and thank you for answering the call to lead. Let’s make an impact, together. 💪
@keithforaurora.bsky.social Earning your community’s trust is no small feat. Congratulations on your election—and thank you for answering the call to lead. Let’s make an impact, together. 💪
April 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
@keithforaurora.bsky.social Earning your community’s trust is no small feat. Congratulations on your election—and thank you for answering the call to lead. Let’s make an impact, together. 💪
Before you say a word, your appearance has already spoken. 👀
As a local elected official, your visual presence is a strategic asset. It builds trust, reinforces your values, and enhances your influence. 🧵
As a local elected official, your visual presence is a strategic asset. It builds trust, reinforces your values, and enhances your influence. 🧵
April 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Before you say a word, your appearance has already spoken. 👀
As a local elected official, your visual presence is a strategic asset. It builds trust, reinforces your values, and enhances your influence. 🧵
As a local elected official, your visual presence is a strategic asset. It builds trust, reinforces your values, and enhances your influence. 🧵
More constituents = more issues, more requests, more *expectations.* Managing it all can be overwhelming—unless you have the right systems in place. 🧵👇
March 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
More constituents = more issues, more requests, more *expectations.* Managing it all can be overwhelming—unless you have the right systems in place. 🧵👇
How is your city engaging residents in local government? Mark McAvoy’s approach in Liberty Lake, Wash., includes a Citizen Academy, open budget discussions, and a "living city hall" at the farmers market. What’s working in your community—or what could be better? 🏛️🤝
www.governing.com/management-a...
www.governing.com/management-a...
One Washington City's Innovative Approach to Transparency and Civic Engagement
Trust in local government has declined in recent years. Liberty Lake, Wash., has found ways to assure residents their voices will be heard.
www.governing.com
March 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
How is your city engaging residents in local government? Mark McAvoy’s approach in Liberty Lake, Wash., includes a Citizen Academy, open budget discussions, and a "living city hall" at the farmers market. What’s working in your community—or what could be better? 🏛️🤝
www.governing.com/management-a...
www.governing.com/management-a...
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Early bird applications for Vanguard Philadelphia close TONIGHT at midnight. Apply now and save $10 on the application fee! nextcity.org/vanguard/apply
This year’s conference will take place in Philadelphia from Oct. 6 to 9. Take a look at some of our activities from #VanguardLexington last fall.
This year’s conference will take place in Philadelphia from Oct. 6 to 9. Take a look at some of our activities from #VanguardLexington last fall.
March 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Early bird applications for Vanguard Philadelphia close TONIGHT at midnight. Apply now and save $10 on the application fee! nextcity.org/vanguard/apply
This year’s conference will take place in Philadelphia from Oct. 6 to 9. Take a look at some of our activities from #VanguardLexington last fall.
This year’s conference will take place in Philadelphia from Oct. 6 to 9. Take a look at some of our activities from #VanguardLexington last fall.
🏙️ Housing, public safety, and infrastructure—the top concerns for U.S. cities, according to mayors & council members at the National League of Cities conference earlier this month. Also on their radar: the federal funding freeze & disaster preparedness.
www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/nlc-cit...
www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/nlc-cit...
City leaders name housing, public safety and infrastructure as top issues
The National League of Cities Congressional City Conference brought together 3,000 city leaders to discuss these issues, with appearances from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and Vice President JD Vance.
www.smartcitiesdive.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:51 PM
🏙️ Housing, public safety, and infrastructure—the top concerns for U.S. cities, according to mayors & council members at the National League of Cities conference earlier this month. Also on their radar: the federal funding freeze & disaster preparedness.
www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/nlc-cit...
www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/nlc-cit...
Imagine telling your boss you’re late because you got stuck in traffic on Back That Azz Up Boulevard. Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, please make this happen.
The longest and most heated debate for Miami-Dade County commissioners on Tuesday came down to the question of creating Grind with Me Terrace, Peace in Da Hood Street and Big Money Baller Street.
Will Grind with Me Terrace come to Miami-Dade? Proposal puts rap lyrics on the map
The proposal failed on Tuesday, but another vote is expected later this month by Miami-Dade County commissioners.
www.miamiherald.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Imagine telling your boss you’re late because you got stuck in traffic on Back That Azz Up Boulevard. Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, please make this happen.
Three big city mayors face major primary losses. What’s driving voter backlash? From crime concerns to faltering city services, here's what Governing's Alan Greenblatt says their impending defeats reveal about the state of urban politics in 2025.
www.governing.com/politics/the...
www.governing.com/politics/the...
The Forces Driving More Mayors Out of Office
The impending defeats of three big-city mayors tell us a lot about how politics have changed over the past four years. Also, Utah is giving up on universal mail voting.
www.governing.com
March 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Three big city mayors face major primary losses. What’s driving voter backlash? From crime concerns to faltering city services, here's what Governing's Alan Greenblatt says their impending defeats reveal about the state of urban politics in 2025.
www.governing.com/politics/the...
www.governing.com/politics/the...
"How does your city prioritize projects? Do you work your way down a list using the first-in, first-out method? Are decisions motivated by politics or the 'squeaky wheel gets the grease' principle? Or are you strategically assessing what would increase the quality of life in your city the most?"
March 13, 2025 at 7:22 PM
"How does your city prioritize projects? Do you work your way down a list using the first-in, first-out method? Are decisions motivated by politics or the 'squeaky wheel gets the grease' principle? Or are you strategically assessing what would increase the quality of life in your city the most?"
Love seeing local leaders make an impact beyond the council chambers! Ottawa Councillor Plante’s 5K charity run is a great example of supporting a cause, building community, and having fun—all while staying visible and accessible. A win-win!
Community 5k runs are the BEST 5k runs. This one co-hosted by Councillor Plante at the end of the month has a strong maple syrup focus that will tempt you to lace up your runners...
March 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Love seeing local leaders make an impact beyond the council chambers! Ottawa Councillor Plante’s 5K charity run is a great example of supporting a cause, building community, and having fun—all while staying visible and accessible. A win-win!
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On March 25, join Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson & Jason Schupbach for a conversation on the arts and their role in shaping thriving cities. Register now: https://nextcity.org/events/detail/why-the-arts-are-vital-for-healthy-communities-a-conversation-with-dr.-mari
Why the Arts Are Vital For Healthy Communities: A Conversation with Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson
Don’t miss this discussion on how the arts are shaping urban policy.
nextcity.org
March 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On March 25, join Dr. Maria Rosario Jackson & Jason Schupbach for a conversation on the arts and their role in shaping thriving cities. Register now: https://nextcity.org/events/detail/why-the-arts-are-vital-for-healthy-communities-a-conversation-with-dr.-mari
In public service, understanding people is crucial. But true leadership starts with understanding *yourself.*
Here’s why emotional intelligence is essential for leaders: 🧵👇
Here’s why emotional intelligence is essential for leaders: 🧵👇
March 12, 2025 at 7:47 PM
In public service, understanding people is crucial. But true leadership starts with understanding *yourself.*
Here’s why emotional intelligence is essential for leaders: 🧵👇
Here’s why emotional intelligence is essential for leaders: 🧵👇
Sure, you’re intelligent. But without emotional intelligence, your success in elected office will only scratch the surface of its true potential. electedimpact.com/emotional-in...
March 11, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Sure, you’re intelligent. But without emotional intelligence, your success in elected office will only scratch the surface of its true potential. electedimpact.com/emotional-in...
Santa Clara County, California, kept 17K at-risk residents housed, saving $2.47 for every $1 spent.
Join this webinar to learn how your community might do the same.
Join this webinar to learn how your community might do the same.
Homelessness costs billions—but prevention costs less and works better.
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https://nextcity.org/events/detail/preventing-homelessness-replicating-a-proven-solution
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https://nextcity.org/events/detail/preventing-homelessness-replicating-a-proven-solution
Preventing Homelessness: Replicating a Proven Solution
Learn how Santa Clara County, CA helped 17k residents stay housed, keeping families stable and saving taxpayers money. Every $1 spent on prevention returned $2.47 in public benefits.
nextcity.org
March 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Santa Clara County, California, kept 17K at-risk residents housed, saving $2.47 for every $1 spent.
Join this webinar to learn how your community might do the same.
Join this webinar to learn how your community might do the same.
Inspiring words win elections. Clear policies and tough decisions define leadership. The best elected officials master both.
March 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Inspiring words win elections. Clear policies and tough decisions define leadership. The best elected officials master both.
“These people are members of the community that care about where they live. So what I hear when I’m being yelled at is people caring loudly at me.” - Leslie Knope, "Parks and Recreation"
If you're in public service, criticism is inevitable. How you handle it matters. 🧵👇
If you're in public service, criticism is inevitable. How you handle it matters. 🧵👇
March 8, 2025 at 11:46 PM
“These people are members of the community that care about where they live. So what I hear when I’m being yelled at is people caring loudly at me.” - Leslie Knope, "Parks and Recreation"
If you're in public service, criticism is inevitable. How you handle it matters. 🧵👇
If you're in public service, criticism is inevitable. How you handle it matters. 🧵👇
Whether it’s legit criticism, constructive feedback, or haters hating, the public is going to have–and share–opinions about what you say and do in your public role.
March 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Whether it’s legit criticism, constructive feedback, or haters hating, the public is going to have–and share–opinions about what you say and do in your public role.
Elected officials shouldn’t be afraid to have a little fun—great reminder from Ottawa City Councillor Tim Tierney that #DaylightSavings starts Sunday! Now, who’s got a VCR we can borrow? ⏰🌸
SPRING AHEAD SUNDAY ⏰🌸
Don't forget that #DaylightSavings begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9! Remember to change your VCR, Clock radio and Microwave Saturday night! ✅
Check batteries in your home's smoke and CO alarms.🔥
Don't forget that #DaylightSavings begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 9! Remember to change your VCR, Clock radio and Microwave Saturday night! ✅
Check batteries in your home's smoke and CO alarms.🔥
March 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Elected officials shouldn’t be afraid to have a little fun—great reminder from Ottawa City Councillor Tim Tierney that #DaylightSavings starts Sunday! Now, who’s got a VCR we can borrow? ⏰🌸