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Tempe official elected to National League of Cities leadership group

Posted 1/23/23

Tempe official elected to National League of Cities leadership groupTempe Vice Mayor Jennifer Adams recently was elected second vice president of the National League of Cities’ LGBTQ+LO.The …

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Tempe official elected to National League of Cities leadership group

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Tempe Vice Mayor Jennifer Adams recently was elected second vice president of the National League of Cities’ LGBTQ+LO.

The LGBTQ+LO was established in 1993. It serves as a vehicle for members to discuss problems and explore solutions in areas such as discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the LGBTQ+ community, according to a release.

“The unique perspectives and experiences that our constituency group leaders bring to NLC are essential to helping move our communities forward,” said NLC president Victoria Woodards, mayor of Tacoma, Wash.

“I look forward to engaging with this year’s diverse group of officers, supporting their vision, and working together to solve major challenges facing our cities, towns and villages across the country.”

NLC represents more than 200 million people across the country, according to the organization.

“The organization works to strengthen local leadership, influence federal policy and drive innovative solutions to issues that affect cities and towns,” NLC officials said.

Constituency groups are caucuses within NLC that serve as a platform for municipal leaders to network, share insights and expertise and "advocate for policies, programs and resources that will continue to help their communities thrive," according to the release.

"Each caucus reflects the diverse interests and backgrounds of NLC’s members and contributes to the organization’s leadership development, policy formulation, advocacy, and program activities." 

Prior to her election to the Tempe City Council in 2018, Adams worked in the human services, public works and internal services divisions within the city.