Councilmember Heredia Appointed to NLC Human Development Committee

January 12, 2022 at 2:02 pm

The National League of Cities (NLC) appoints District 3 Councilmember Francisco Heredia to its Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee for 2022, his fourth term on the committee. NLC President Mayor Vince Williams of Union City, Georgia, announced Councilmember Heredia's and other Mesa appointments this January.

The Human Development Committee is responsible for developing policy positions on issues involving social services, children and learning, poverty and income support, employment and workforce development, equal opportunity, Social Security and seniors, individuals with disabilities, public health care, mental health parity and immigration reform.

"I am very honored to represent our city on this committee for another term," Councilmember Heredia said. "Mesa shares similar issues that face many cities and towns across the country. This committee provides an excellent opportunity to discuss with other communities their experiences and strategies that we can then bring back to our residents."

NLC's Federal Advocacy Committee members include local elected officials and city staff from NLC member cities and towns across the country who are committed to discussing and influencing federal policy that has a direct and profound impact on local government operations.

The National League of Cities is the nation's largest and most prestigious organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, town and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans. The City of Mesa joined NLC in 1966.

Contact: Kevin Christopher
(480) 644-4699
Kevin.Christopher@mesaaz.gov