Mayor Dontario Hardy of Kinston, NC, was elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) board of directors by NLC’s membership at the 2021 virtual City Summit. Hardy was elected to a 2-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy, governance and membership activities. NLC is the largest 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.