Joshua Franzel

Senior Executive and Director, Research & Data Analysis at the
National League of Cities.

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

Our NLC 2025 Year in Review countdown continues, and today we’re looking back at Congressional City Conference 2025 in March!

We welcomed more than 2,800 attendees to Washington, D.C. to engage on policy, learn from experts and advocate on local priorities at #CCC25.

Learn more about the conference, which featured US Vice President JD Vance in his first remarks to local officials as second in command: https://t.co/XFphxe1KrB

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

Looking forward to next year? We are too! Save the dates for City Summit 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, November 18-21.

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

Happy holidays from your friends at the National League of Cities! 🥳 If you spot a familiar face in this group, give them a shoutout!

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

Our NLC 2025 Year in Review countdown continues, and today we’re shining a spotlight on one of our biggest missions of the year – to explore the possibilities of artificial intelligence in local government.

Recent advancements have brought AI to the forefront, with opportunities to revolutionize the workforce, expand productivity and transform aspects of society and governance. At #CitySummit25, we welcomed industry and municipal experts to speak at our AI in Action panel.

Learn more about NLC’s work to empower local governments in the efficient, ethical and scalable use of AI to support their communities: https://t.co/eCy6u4rTLl

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

⭐️ State of the Cities 2025 - https://t.co/diaKIAewr0

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

⭐️ City Fiscal Conditions 2025 - https://t.co/XGxMrWgA3f

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

In a new report from NLC, explore a national snapshot of resident opinions on a range of local government issues, including infrastructure, public safety, civility and housing.

The 2,028 respondents provide a representative sample of U.S. residents across all four NLC regions (Northeast/Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest and West) and municipal population groups: https://t.co/9cCB4mvAIk

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

From AI to civility to resilience! Explore three different tracks you can follow during your journey at #CitySummit25 in @SLCgov this Nov. 20-22.

Haven’t registered yet? Get all the info now at https://t.co/Ezim2RQS0r.

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

City Summit 2025 is coming up this Nov. 20-22 in Salt Lake City, and we want to see you there! Hear from local leaders on what they get out of the conference, and from NLC CEO and Executive Director @ceanthony50 on how to register.

Learn more at https://t.co/IYM4BU3FVZ! #CitySummit25

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

Congratulations to NLC’s Senior Executive and Director of Research and Data Analysis Joshua Franzel on being named to the @napawash's 2025 Class of Academy Fellows!

Franzel is one of 42 leaders in the field of public administration chosen to “help achieve a more effective, efficient, accountable, and transparent government.”

https://t.co/RbfYxW3kPb

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

This June, NLC is celebrating #SmallCitiesMonth, spotlighting the big impact of small cities, towns and villages across the country. Throughout the month, we’ll be celebrating the leaders, residents and stories that make these communities thrive.

Learn more and watch our new video featuring:

⭐️ Mary Sarver, Mayor Pro Tem, Grandview, TX & NLC Small Cities Council Chair
⭐️ Gloria Solorio, Council Member, @azavondale & NLC Small Cities Council Vice Chair
⭐️ Rashad Roberts, Council Member, Chadbourn, NC & NLC Small Cities Council Vice Chair
⭐️ Bianca Motley-Broom, Mayor, College Park, GA & NLC Small Cities Council Board Liaison

Explore ways to get involved at https://t.co/Az2JXtOnkr. #NLCSmallCitiesBigImpact

[National League of Cities @leagueofcities]

As municipalities work to stay competitive in attracting and retaining top employees, managing rising healthcare costs while offering valuable employee and retiree benefits has become increasingly challenging.

Join us for a webinar, presented by students from the University of Notre Dame Student Policy Network, and explore practical strategies for optimizing municipal benefits to support workforce recruitment and retention while effectively managing employer costs.

Learn more and register now at https://t.co/t4ECVOIBAL.

[Port St. Lucie @CityPortStLucie]

We are honored to announce our participation as an official stop on the @leagueofcities Centennial Roadshow: 100 Years, 100 Cities! 🤩

This initiative is part of NLC’s year-long celebration, marking a century of commitment to advancing local government and advocating for the interests of cities, towns and villages nationwide.

Thank you to the National League of Cities for visiting our beautiful City and for this amazing honor! 🎉

For more information, visit https://t.co/NnOGaXiMuV

#NLC100

[Coral Springs, FL @CoralSpringsFL]

This morning, we welcomed the National League of Cities to Coral Springs! The @leagueofcities has embarked on a journey to visit 100 cities in 2024 to commemorate its centennial milestone. 👏
>>> View photos: https://t.co/Ouwn0JGbG1

[Mayor Buddy Dyer @orlandomayor]

Today we welcomed leadership from @leagueofcities to Orlando as part of its nationwide tour to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The organization's efforts to advocate for cities and towns around the country has been and remains so impactful.

[FL League of Cities @FLCities]

The Florida League of Cities and @MayorOfTLH welcomed @leagueofcities to the @CityofTLH for its nationwide tour celebrating NLC’s 100th anniversary.

[Joshua Franzel @jmfranzel]

@NCSLorg @4GovtExcellence I enjoyed presenting with Rob Wylie of https://t.co/UrhqRfmzzd and @JulieRosenMN . Thank you for the opportunity to discuss communications between stakeholders such as retirement systems and legislatures! Here is a link to the report I covered: https://t.co/B6o18YUyVZ