Mayor Lombardo appointed vice chair to Federal Advocacy Committee

PITTSTON — The city’s mayor, Michael Lombardo, was recently appointed as vice chair to the National League of Cities (NCL) 2025 Community and Economic Development (CED) Federal Advocacy Committee.

The NLC is 100-year old organization comprised of more than 2,700 cities, towns and villages leaders that are focused on improving the quality of life for their current and future constituents as an advocate by influencing federal policy, strengthening local leadership and driving innovative solutions.

The CED committee is responsible for developing policy positions and leading NLC’s advocacy on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation, and international competitiveness.

In addition, the committee leads efforts in support of federal grant programs that support these activities, including the Community Development Block Grant program.

Lombardo was selected for his experience and commitment and his efforts on this committee, as Vice Chair will continue to guide communities around the country.

Lombardo will be joined by Chair: Jeffrey L.

Boney, Councilmember, Missouri City and Vice Chair: Cindy Silva, Councilmember, Walnut Creek, CA on the 2025 committee.

Lombardo was also appointed to the 2025 Small Cities Council, which is open to municipal officials from member cities with populations of 50,000 or less. Participants share ideas and creative solutions to challenges affecting small cities.

“I’m honored to be selected to serve as Vice Chair of the National League of Cities’ Community and Economic Development Federal Advocacy Committee and as a member of the Small Cities Council.” Lombardo said. “Both opportunities will allow me to share and learn best practices with other cities and communities around the country. This experience will be beneficial in my capacity as mayor as well as in my capacity as a member of the Pennsylvania Municipal League Executive Board. I am appreciative for these opportunities.”

For more information on these committees and their efforts, please visit the National League of Cities website at www.nlc.org.