eNews ARPA – May 14, 2021

Friday, May 14, 2021 - 04:04pm

 

ARPA briefing for VML members from the National League of Cities on May 19

Join Mike Wallace from the National League of Cities on Wednesday, May 19 from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM for a briefing on the American Rescue Plan Act. Mr. Wallace will discuss the allocation of funds to localities and the ways that local governments can make the most of this opportunity.

Registration is available here >.

A recording of the briefing will be made available to VML member localities on the VML ARPA Resources page soon after the event.

About the speaker: Michael Wallace is Legislative Director for Housing, Community and Economic Development at the National League of Cities, an organization dedicated to helping city leaders build better communities. Working in partnership with 49 state municipal leagues, NLC serves as a resource to and an advocate for over 19,000 cities, villages and towns. As a member of the Federal Advocacy team, Michael works closely with mayors, council members, and municipal staff to represent local priorities in the areas of housing, community development and economic growth. Prior to joining NLC, Michael worked for U.S. Congresswoman Julia Carson (IN), managing her House Financial Services Committee portfolio. Michael graduated from Marian University in Indianapolis, Indiana, with degrees in philosophy and theology. He moved to Washington, DC, to run the Llewellyn Scott Catholic Worker House, a homeless services provider and shelter.

VML Contacts: For registration questions contact Rob Bullington, rbullington@vml.org; For event details contact Jessica Ackerman, jackerman@vml.org