Mayor Crabtree Appointed To National Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Mayor Jackie Crabtree has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2013 Community and Economic Development Policy and Advocacy Committee.

This Committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation, and international competitiveness. The appointment was announced by NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers, mayor, Avondale, Ariz.

“It is a privilege to be chosen to work on this committee and have a chance to be part of programs and policies on a national level,” Crabtree said.

As a member of the committee, Crabtree will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions, while advocating on behalf of America’s cities and towns on Capitol Hill, with the Administration and at home.

The chair of this year’s Community and Economic Development Committee is Frank (Tony) Thomas, council chair, Savannah, Ga. Serving as this year’s vice chairs are Ronald Garcia, mayor, Brea, Calif., and Priscilla Tyson, council member, Columbus, Ohio.