Hoffman Estates mayor appointed to NLC Committee

Mayor William D. McLeod of Hoffman Estates has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2014 Transportation Infrastructure & Services Steering Committee.

This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving transportation, including planning, funding, safety and security of public transit, streets and highways, aviation, railroads and ports. The appointment was announced by NLC President Chris Coleman, mayor, St. Paul, Minn.

“I am glad to serve on the NLC’s Transportation Infrastructure & Services Steering Committee, as it gives Hoffman Estates a voice on a national stage for issues of significant importance to our community,” said Mayor McLeod.

“I look forward to working with the committee on issues that are important not just for our residents, but also to citizens throughout our country.”

As a member of the committee, McLeod will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress, with the Administration and at home.

The chair of this year’s Transportation Infrastructure & Services Steering Committee is Patsy Kinsey, council member, Charlotte, N.C. Serving as this year’s vice chairmen are Robert Bauman, alderman, Milwaukee, Wis., and Mary McComber, council member, Oak Park Heights, Minn.

For more information on NLC’s other committees and councils, visit www.nlc.org/influence-federal-policy/policy-committees.

The National League of Cities is dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.

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