STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: May 28, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Mayor and City Council Office
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Saab
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SUBJECT
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Authorize the endorsement of Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam Bazaldua as the City's candidate for the 2026 National League of Cities Board of Directors - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
The National League of Cities (NLC) is a national membership association, serving the interests of 19,000 cities, towns, and villages, and their municipal professionals. NLC's goal is to proactively drive federal policy on behalf of cities and build effective and connected municipal leaders who elevate the quality of life of the nation.
DMPT Adam Bazaldua has served as the Dallas City Council Member for District 7 since 2019. As the former chair of the Quality of Life, Arts, and Culture Committee he has worked on various topics that seek to enhance the city's cultural offerings, support safe mobile food units, and include enhanced library cards for all Dallas residents. He is a committee member for the WEE, PTE, QOL and ECO committee. He was a committee member for the Public Safety committee for the first two years of being elected to the Dallas City Council. In 2021, DMPT Bazaldua was elected to the NLC's Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) and Race and Equity and Leadership Council board. He is also an active member of the Large Cities Council and currently serves as the Vice Chair of NLC's Hispanic Elected Local Officials and was appointed to NLC's Board of Directors for a one-year term in 2025.
The Board of Directors governs and oversees all NLC initiatives. Securing a Board position for 2026 would provide greater influence at the national level both for the City of Dallas and the State of Texas.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On August 24, 2022, the City Council authorized the endorseme...
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