Febuaruy 1st, 2023

Dubuque City Council Member Susan Farber has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2023 Information Technology and Communications federal advocacy committee.

Farber, who serves as Ward One Representative on the Dubuque City Council, was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on broadband infrastructure, digital equity, cybersecurity, and related topics. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, Washington.

“I look forward to advancing the NLC 2023 IT and Communications Legislative Agenda and Priorities,” said Farber.  “This advocacy will help Dubuque, and municipalities across the nation, expand broadband networks to low-income housing tracts and ensure public safety via robust IT infrastructure and cybersecurity.” 

As a member of NLC’s Information Technology and Communications committee, Farber will play a key role in shaping NLC’s policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities, towns and villages before Congress, with the administration, and at home.

“NLC’s federal advocacy committees are a key tool for gathering insights directly from the communities that our members serve,” said NLC President Mayor Victoria Woodards. “I am excited to have Susan serve on the Information Technology and Communications committee and look forward to working with her to ensure every city, town, and village in this nation has the resources they need to thrive.” 

The leadership of this year’s committee will consist of Chair Kent Keel, Council Member of University Place, Washington; Vice Chair Joseph Goldstein, Council Member of Marietta, Georgia; and Vice Chair Bobby Scott, Mayor of Center Point, Alabama. 

For more information on NLC’s federal advocacy committees, visit: https://www.nlc.org/advocacy/federal-advocacy-committees/.