Mayors from around the United States say economic development is their top priority, but inflation and federal government lethargy exacerbate the challenges they face, according to the 2024 State of the Cities report published by the National League of Cities (NLC).
The report was based on an analysis of 50 state-of-the-city addresses given by mayors between January 1 and April 1, 2024, and a survey of 202 mayors between March 28 and April 26, 2024.
The mayors of Rochester, Minnesota, Sunny Isles, Florida, and Elaine, Alabama, are among the mayors that listed economic and workforce development, infrastructure, and housing as their top priorities. They were part of a panel discussion when the report was released during an online meeting on July 24….