RESOLUTION NO. 240437
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Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw
RESOLUTION - Declaring May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month in celebration of America’s local governments and the National League of Cities’ historic centennial anniversary.
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WHEREAS, the National League of Cities was founded in 1924 in Lawrence, Kansas as the American Municipal Association by state municipal leagues seeking more coordination and national representation as cities, towns, and villages expanded rapidly; and
WHEREAS, the nonpartisan National League of Cities is the oldest and largest organization representing 19,000 cities, towns, and villages’ municipal governments throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, today, the National League of Cities works in partnership with 49 state municipal leagues across the country to strengthen local leadership, drive innovation, and influence the federal policies that impact local programs and operations; and
WHEREAS, Kansas City, Missouri is a proud member of the National League of Cities and has benefited from the organization’s research, technical expertise, federal advocacy, and opportunities to learn from other local governments; and
WHEREAS, local governments are the bedrock of American democracy, providing 336 million residents with the most accountable, responsive, inclusive, ethical, and transparent government in the world; and
WHEREAS, Kansas City, Missouri was first incorporated in 1850 and is proudly served today by the Mayor, City Council members, City Manager, City Clerk and a municipal workforce of 4,550 dedicated public servants; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby declare May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month in celebration of America’s local governments and the National League of Cities’ historic centennial anniversary; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to the National League of Cities with the congratulations of the Mayor and Council for the many advancements made by this organization for the cities, towns, and villages across the country.
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