Shoreline Councilmember Winstead Appointed to National League of Cities Committee

Shoreline City Councilmember Shari Winstead has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2012 Human Development Policy and Advocacy Committee.

This Committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving social services, children and learning, poverty and income support, employment and workforce development, equal opportunity, Social Security and seniors, individuals with disabilities, public health care, mental health parity and immigration reform. The appointment was announced by NLC President Ted Ellis, Mayor, Bluffton, Ind.

“I am proud to be representing Shoreline and other cities in the Pacific Northwest at the national level as we try to address important issues that impact all of us,” stated Councilmember Winstead. “As the economy begins to recover it is important that all members of our communities share in its benefits. The Committee’s policy and advocacy work helps inform Congress about issues important to cities.”

As a member of the committee, Councilmember Winstead will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions, while advocating on behalf of America’s cities and towns on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, and at home.

For more information on NLC’s other committees and councils, visit nlc.org/influence-federal-policy/policy-committees.

The National League of Cities is the nation’s oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.