On Tuesday a group of more than 30 elected local leaders from across the country carried a clear and unified message up to Capitol Hill on behalf of the First & Main coalition of nearly 100 local elected officials from small and mid-sized towns and cities. Their message? “We need reliable federal partners to support our homegrown efforts to rebuild our downtowns, restore our economies, and improve opportunity for everyone.”
Mayor Robert Reichart of Macon-Bibb, GA
Mayors Steve Williams from Huntingon, WV; Robyn Tannehill from Oxford, MS; Svante Myrick from Ithaca, NY; and Robert Reichart from Macob-Bibb, GA walked through the details in the Blueprint.
But more importantly, these four mayors shared powerful stories of how their cities have found prosperity by focusing on downtown development and an alchemy of their own dollars, grit, and perseverance—paired with resources from a range of vital federal programs.
Mayor Jim Campbell of Defuniak Springs, FL and Deputy Mayor Dave Askew of St. Cloud, FL meet with staff from Rep. Diaz-Balart’s office.
Mayor Samantha Paradis of Belfast, ME getting ready to enter the White House for a meeting.