Empowering neighborhood groups and de-centralized planning structures is one strategy that cities use to promote equitable civic engagement. But how effective are these structures? Critics often point out that neighborhood...
As chronicled by organizations such as the Brennan Center for Justice and Voting Rights Lab, 2021 saw more legislation introduced pertaining to voting rights and election administration than ever before....
2021 was the year that we all began the slow, often stilted, recovery from the pandemic. There was no victory over the pandemic day where crowds celebrated in the streets,...
One of the League’s longest-serving staff and board members, Derek Okubo, is transitioning away from direct involvement with the League after nearly 30 years of service. Derek left the board...
Candice M. Williams has been named as the new Program Director for Equity and Inclusion at the National Civic League. Candice brings years of academic and professional experience to this...
Following a year long revision process, the National Civic League has released the Ninth Edition of the Model City Charter. The revision process was led by a Steering Committee of...
To Murray Seasongood, increasing voter turnout was just the first step toward good governance. As a former mayor of Cincinnati, Seasongood was a staunch supporter of civic engagement and professional...
A former mayor, current councilmember, DEI expert, and local government researcher were elected to the National Civic League’s board of directors at its last regular meeting. Maia Cole, Assistant Vice...
As a political science professor, an elected official and a member of the National Civic League Board of Directors, Ron Loveridge has been a consistent and influential advocate of local...
