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DALLAS - Adam Bazaldua, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Dallas, has been appointed
to serve a one-year term on the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors. In this
leadership role, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bazaldua will provide strategic direction and guidance
for NLC’s federal advocacy, governance, and membership activities. This appointment highlights
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bazaldua's ongoing commitment to advocating for the advancement of
local communities in his home City of Dallas, Texas, and across the country.
“I’m deeply honored to have been selected to serve on the NLC Board of Directors,” said
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bazaldua. “This appointment is a significant milestone for both my
district and the City of Dallas, as it provides an opportunity to advocate for the needs of
developing areas in large urban cities. As Chair of NLC's Large Cities Council, I have had the
opportunity to lead discussions and collaborate with other large city leaders in conversations
surrounding infrastructure, affordable housing, and transportation. I am excited to continue
serving as a voice for my community in these conversations and striving to secure more federal funding to support the Dallas communities and organizations working tirelessly to keep our city vibrant and growing.” Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bazaldua holds additional leadership
positions in NLC as the Chair of the Large Cities Council and Second Vice President for the
Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) Constituency Group.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bazaldua, who has represented District 7 on the Dallas City Council since
2019, was recognized at National League of Cities' Annual City Summit Conference for his
leadership, advocacy, and dedicated service as Chair of the Large Cities Council and awarded the
Centennial Under 40 Impact Award for his commitment to community and service. As a board
member of the NLC, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Bazaldua will work alongside other municipal
leaders to advocate for policies and programs that benefit cities, towns, and villages of all sizes,
ensuring that local governments have a strong voice in federal decision-making.
“The Board of Directors is integral to developing the vision and priorities for the National
League of Cities,” said National League of Cities President Sharon Weston Broome, Mayor President of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. “I am thrilled to work shoulder-to-shoulder with this
outstanding group of local leaders as they share their knowledge and experience working with
the residents of our nation’s cities, towns and villages to build stronger communities.”
About the National League of Cities (NLC)
The National League of Cities (NLC) is the largest and most influential nonpartisan organization
representing over 19,000 cities, towns, and villages across the United States. Comprised of
elected officials from cities nationwide, the NLC Board of Directors is dedicated to advancing
the organization’s mission of strengthening local leadership, advocating for impactful public
policy, and fostering innovation in local governance. Through its extensive resources,
programs, and initiatives, NLC champions policies that support infrastructure, public health,
and economic development, ensuring that cities remain resilient and equipped to thrive in a
changing world.
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