Politics & Government
Councilwoman Andria P. Mcclellan Appointed To National League Of Cities Committee
Norfolk City Councilwoman McClellan has been appointed to the 2020 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources advocacy committee.
NORFOLK, VA – Norfolk City Councilwoman Andria P. McClellan, elected to represent Superward 6, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2020 Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) federal advocacy committee. This committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC’s federal policy positions on issues involving air quality, water quality, energy policy, national wetlands policy, noise control and solid and hazardous waste management. The appointment was announced by NLC President Joe Buscaino, councilmember, Los Angeles, California.
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Of the appointment Councilwoman McClellan shares, “I’m honored to have been selected to represent the city of Norfolk on this national committee. It is critical Norfolk be a leader in this conversation as our environment directly impacts our local economy and our health.”
As a committee member, McClellan will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities and towns before Congress, with the administration and at home.
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“NLC’s federal advocacy committees ensure policymakers in Washington understand the most pressing issues facing local communities,” said Joe Buscaino, councilmember of Los Angeles, California, and president of the National League of Cities (NLC). “I am proud to have Councilwoman McClellan join NLC's Energy, Environment and Natural Resources committee on behalf of her residents. Together, with a team of local officials from across the country, we will strengthen the federal-local partnership, and ultimately create stronger cities, towns and villages.”
The leadership of this year’s committee will consist of Chair TJ Cawley, Mayor, Morrisville, North Carolina, Vice Chair Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Vice Chair Ellen Smith, Councilmember, Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
This press release was produced by the City of Norfolk. The views expressed here are the author’s own.