1、NLC STATE OF THE CITIES 2023 1STATE OF THE CITIESAbout the National League of Cities The National League of Cities(NLC)is the voice of Americas cities,towns and villages,representing more than 200 million people.NLC works to strengthen local leadership,influence federal policy and drive innovative s

2、olutions.About the Center for Research and DataNLCs Center for Research and Data provides research and analysis on key topics and trends important to cities,creative solutions to improve the quality of life in communities,inspiration and ideas for local officials to use in tackling tough issues.Auth

3、orsFarhad Omeyr,PhD,Program Director,Center for Research and Data,National League of Cities;Shuhan“Alice”Ai,Research Assistant,Center for Research and Data,National League of Cities.Acknowledgements The authors would like to thank Erica Grabowski,Program Manager,Research and Data,Ivonne Montes Diaz,

4、Sr.Research Specialist,Christine Baker-Smith,PhD,Director,Research and Data,and many others throughout NLC for their contributions to this report.CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND DATA 2023 National League of Cities.ContentsForeword.4Introduction.5Top Mayoral Priorities in 2023.6Infrastructure.10Budget&Manage

5、ment.16Public Safety.18Housing.24Economic Development.28Conclusion.32Appendices .34Appendix A:Methodology.34Appendix B:Mayors Priorities Over the Last Decade.36Appendix C:Learn more about our partners.37Endnotes.38ForewordOur nations local leaders showed incredible resilience and courage when the CO

6、VID-19 pandemic disrupted everything three years ago.The unprecedented federal support cities,towns and villages received from the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA)and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law(BIL)continues to provide essential funding that goes directly to our communities and shape local lead