Councilmember Michael D. Crain has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Information Technology and Communications Federal Advocacy
Committee. Councilmember Crain was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic
direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on a variety of
issues, including broadband, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The appointment was
announced by NLC President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember, Louisville, Kentucky.
“Serving on the National League of Cities Information Technology and Communications
Committee is a chance to help lead the national conversation about how we govern broadband
access, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the broader technology issues that are
reshaping our country,” said Councilmember Michael D. Crain. “Representing Fort Worth, I
look forward to bringing local experience into these national discussions so we can strengthen
oversight, ensure communities have a real voice in federal policy, and build technology systems
that are safe, reliable and accessible for every city and neighborhood in America.”
As a member of NLC’s Information Technology and Communications Committee,
Councilmember Crain, will play a key role in shaping NLC’s federal policy positions and advocate
on behalf of America’s cities, towns and villages before Congress, with the President’s
Administration and at home in Fort Worth.
Across America, cities are tackling a wide range of technology challenges that have a real
impact on daily life. Communities are working to expand broadband access, manage the fast
growth of artificial intelligence in public operations, and strengthen protections against
cybersecurity threats. Local governments are also finding new ways to use data responsibly,
safeguard privacy, and apply digital tools to improve efficiency and public engagement. The
committee’s work will help shape national discussions and policy approaches to ensure
technology systems are reliable, secure, and built to meet the needs of cities of all sizes.
“The National League of Cities’ federal advocacy committees are the voice of America’s 19,000
cities, towns and villages to leaders in Washington,” said National League of Cities President
Kevin Kramer, Councilmember, Louisville, Kentucky. “I am thrilled to work with Councilmember
Crain and look forward to supporting his goals and ideas as he serves on the Information
Technology and Communications Committee this year, helping to strengthen the partnership
between local and federal leaders.”
This year’s Information Technology and Communications Committee will be led by Chair Donald
Groesser, Mayor, Ralston, Nebraska; Vice Chair Joseph Goldstein, Councilmember, Marietta,
Georgia; and Vice Chair Bobby Scott, Mayor, Center Point, Alabama.
For more information on NLC’s Federal Advocacy Committees, visit: nlc.org/advocacy/federaladvocacy-committees.
