Council President Wardine Alexander Appointed to Vice Chair of the 2023 Large Cities Council
Birmingham City Council President Wardine Alexander has been appointed to serve as Vice Chair to the 2023 Large Cities Council with the National League of Cities. Alexander will serve a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, Washington.
As a member of NLC’s 2023 Large Cities Council, Alexander will play a key role among a diverse group of local leaders to encourage collaboration, networking and the development of resources and programs beneficial to communities that share demographics, size or location that can be replicated across the country.
“It is an honor to be able to represent Birmingham through an organization like the National League of Cities,” Alexander said. “My colleagues and I have been able to network with elected officials from all over the country and we’ve planned to implement some of the strategies we’ve discussed. I’ll be working with legislators on ways to improve workforce development opportunities, holistic strategies to address issues surrounding homelessness and increasing broadband access for students across the country.”
In November, Alexander was elected to serve as the NLC’s Regional Director for the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. Last month it was also announced that Alexander will serve a one-year term on the Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee, which covers issues involving social services, childhood learning, income support, employment, workforce development, and more.
“Our member councils give voice to what’s happening on the ground in our communities,” said NLC President Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, Washington. “I am proud to have Wardine Alexander serve on the 2023 Large Cities Council. Together with a team of local leaders from around the country, we will work to address the toughest challenges facing our communities and ensure that America’s cities, towns and villages have the resources they need to thrive.”
For more information on NLC’s member councils, visit: https://www.nlc.org/current-initiatives/member-councils-2/
