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Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Children & Families, Education
This presentation highlights the need for strong early learning communities to support young children and their families. Collaboration across multiple agencies can support school readiness and long-term economic prosperity. Community leaders should enhance home visiting programs,...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance
Historical and structural barriers like voter ID laws, gerrymandering, and limited polling sites have disproportionately disenfranchised affects, Indigenous, Latinx/Hispanic, and communities of color. All levels of government should implement voting systems that ensures accessible...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Economic Policy Institute
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Democracy & Governance
Outdated labor laws and inadequate job quality undermine the health and well-being of workers and communities. Local municipal policies and strategic community partnerships can help improve labor rights, economic development, and public health. Community leaders should advocate for...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town, National
State(s) Colorado, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance
A healthy democracy depends on high engagement and a representation of diverse viewpoints, but systemic barriers continue to perpetuate inequities in local elections. Local officials should create and implement Democracy Plans, enhance voter engagement through education, offer registration...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Health, Public Spaces
Social isolation and lack of access to healthy foods harm public health and community well-being. Community leaders should collaborate with artists to contribute beauty and inspiration, support future-focused visioning, uplift the voices of residents, and uncover new approaches to...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Health, Housing, Public Safety
The growth of homeless encampments across the country reflects systemic failures, including a lack of affordable housing, insufficient shelter options, and punitive policies that criminalize homelessness. Encampments, while often criticized, provide some individuals with a sense of...

Type Article
Year 2021
Level City or Town
State(s) Massachusetts
Source Bright Cities and Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Community Development, Education, Food, Health
The Covid-19 crisis exacerbated the lack of accessible, organic produce and high food insecurity being faced by residents of Salem, MA. This article outlines how the city established a municipal farm and food forest to provide organically grown food to local families, supported by...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Education, Health, Public Safety, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility
Rising populations, rising costs, and shifts in the labor force due to automation and privatization requires that local governments adapt their services and systems. Municipalities should leverage federal programs and funding opportunities, expand partnerships with the private and...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Housing, Public Safety
Mayors are responsible for continuing improvement in their cities and aligning the priority of their policy issues with their constituents. This report provides guidance on the focus of city leaders in 2024 compared to the public's sentiment on policy. The report found a lack of convergence...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level National
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Democracy & Governance
American cities became increasingly urban and population density shifted west over the past century. Urban planning and infrastructure are adapting to accommodate the growing urban population, and forms of municipal government have shifted as well. Local elected officials should be...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Democracy & Governance
Low voter turnout and engagement in national elections is a barrier to effective democratic representation. Local elected officials can engage their communities in outreach to presidential candidates and advocacy for local priorities. This toolkit includes templates and talking points...

Type Article
Year 2007
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source Transport Policy
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Transportation & Mobility
The political feasibility of congestion pricing is hindered by the challenge of gaining initial support. Local officials should distribute toll revenue to cities through which the freeways pass, creating a strong constituency that benefits directly from the revenue, thereby increasing...

Type Article
Year 2003
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) California
Source ACCESS Magazine, University of California, Berkeley
Policy Areas Finance & Procurement, Transportation & Mobility
Revenues from traditional user fees like tolls and fuel taxes have been falling for decades, failing to keep up with inflation and the rising costs of transportation infrastructure. State should allow local governments to raise funds through local taxes to finance transportation projects....

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2020
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Public Safety
Ensuring safe and secure voting during a global pandemic requires that leaders implement at-home systems to facilitate voting while minimizing health risks. This guide provides toolkits and resources to assist localities in setting up and promoting vote-at-home options....

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town
State(s) Vermont
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
Climate change and fossil fuel dependency leave communities vulnerable and compromise public health. Cities should prioritize infrastructure investments and incentivize energy efficiency to ensure long-term sustainability. This case study highlights how one community transitioned...

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic
Year 2024
Level City or Town, National
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities (NLC)
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program helps low- and moderate-income residents achieve financial stability, but some qualified people are unaware of it. This outreach campaign guide suggests partnering with Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs to increase awareness...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2014
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Food
Many communities are working to scale up local food production to meet retail and wholesale demand. Cities should support the local food value chain through economic development strategies including: establishing food policy councils, supporting food hubs, and promoting local purchasing...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County
State(s) North Carolina
Source School of Government. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Policy Areas Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Public Safety
Local government employees are increasingly being filmed by individuals claiming to exercise First Amendment rights, creating anxiety and safety concerns. To address this, counties should adopt clear, content-neutral policies on filming within government buildings. These policies...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town, School District
State(s) Wisconsin
Source Mayors Innovation Project
Policy Areas Education, Transportation & Mobility
The city of Madison, WI implemented a high school apprentice program in partnership with the local public school district to address the shortage of skilled employees in the fleet maintenance industry. This program provides competitive part-time jobs, school credit, and excellent...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Education
Local government plays a key role in ensuring all young children have the resources and opportunities to reach their full potential and with their families, live healthy and prosperous lives. Elected officials must understand how to navigate the city governance structure to build...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Education, Health
There is a great discrepancy between what families need and the affordability and access of what is available. Local elected officials should prioritize early care and education, align supports through collaboration, convene key stakeholders, and educate the public and policymakers...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington
Source Local Progress
Policy Areas Economic Justice
The prevalence of poor job quality in the private sector highlights the need for stronger protections and enforcement. Cities should enact local worker protection laws, establish labor enforcement agencies, and create industry standards boards to ensure fair wages, safe conditions,...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Education, Public Safety
Limited access to high-quality Out of School Time (OST) programs disproportionately affects underserved communities, hindering child care access, workforce development, and public safety. City leaders should increase funding, form cross-sector partnerships, and enhance program accessibility...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Community Development, Housing
Short-term rentals (STRs) pose challenges to housing availability, neighborhood livability, and public safety. Cities can address these issues through licensing requirements, clear operating regulations, and enforcement mechanisms, including limits on non-owner-occupied STRs and "Good...

Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source National League of Cities
Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Transportation & Mobility
The growing demand for, and adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) creates the need for adequate charging infrastructure in cities and towns. To acommodate this in a way that aligns the local interests with user interests, municipalities should ensure that charging stations are strategically...

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