“My election to the NLC Board of Directors at this time is both an honor and a significant responsibility. The issues facing our nation’s cities and towns because of COVID-19 will require creative solutions that impact every citizen,” Duke said. “The opportunity to address these concerns will benefit not only Kettering and surrounding municipalities, but cities across the country. I look forward to the challenge.”
The NLC is the largest and and most representative organization for cities, their elected leaders and municipal staff, and advocates for city priorities in Washington by building strong federal-local partnerships. Duke has been a Kettering City Council Member for more than 30 years and has served on various committees for the NLC.
“The National League of Cities board of directors serves a critical role in guiding our organization’s priorities and policies,” said National League of Cities (NLC) President Kathy Maness, councilmember of Lexington, South Carolina. “NLC’s board of directors is made up of a group of amazing leaders, and I look forward to working with them during an important time for the nation’s cities.”
More than 1,000 mayors, councilmembers and other delegates from nearly every state and the District of Columbia met for a virtual City Summit where Duke was elected.
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