“I am honored to be appointed to the National League of Cities’ Finance, Administration, & Intergovernmental Relations Committee, a significant opportunity for Dallas to influence national policy. This role enables us to elevate our local challenges and successes to a broader stage, fostering collaboration and learning from cities across the country. It is a privilege to represent Dallas in these critical discussions, and I am committed to making a meaningful impact.” 

 As a member of NLC’s Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Federal Advocacy Committee, Councilmember Willis will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities, towns and villages before Congress, with the administration and at home.  

 “NLC’s federal advocacy committees play an important role in helping policymakers in Washington understand the issues and challenges facing America’s cities, towns and villages at the local level,” said NLC President Mayor David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA. “I’m thrilled to have Councilmember Willis serve on NLC’s Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Federal Advocacy Committee this year, and look forward to working with her to strengthen the federal-local partnership and grow our common knowledge of the issues and opportunities facing our communities.”    

 The leadership of this year’s committee will consist of Committee Chair Blaine Griffin, Council President, City of Cleveland, OH; Vice Chair Mary Dennis, Mayor, City of Live Oak, TX; Vice Chair Clare Kelly, Council Member, City of Evanston, IL; Vice Chair Julie Spilsbury, Councilmember, City of Mesa, AZ.