030819 Press Release - Council Member Briggs Appointed to NLC Council (March 2019) IOv FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DENTON Jessica Rogers • (940) 349-7531 • Jessica.Rogers@cityofdenton.com
Council Member Briggs Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities'
Council on Youth, Education, and Families
DENTON, TX, March 8, 2019—Denton City Council Member Keely G. Briggs has been
appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2019 Council on Youth, Education, and
Families.
This council guides and oversees the work of the Institute for Youth, Education, and Families.
Additionally, the council fosters peer-learning and networking opportunities for elected
municipal leaders; stimulates effective leadership on behalf of children, youth and families; and
elevates the voices of city and youth leaders in broader discussions of the needs of youth,
children and families. The appointment was announced by NLC President Karen Freeman-
Wilson, mayor, Gary, Indiana.
"Working to move our community toward continuously improving outcomes for children and
families has been at the foundation of my service as a council member and volunteer," said
Council Member Briggs. "I am honored to be asked to join the National League of Cities
Council for Youth, Education, and Families. Affordable housing, health and wellness, education,
economic opportunity, and engaging our youth are some of the biggest challenges facing our
society. As a member of this council, I will work side by side with other leading public officials
and experts to shape policy and practice guidelines to help communities tackle these issues on
behalf of their children and families."
"Our Council on Youth, Education and Families helps ensure local leaders around the country
are making their cities better for children and families. The city of Gary has received invaluable
assistance and guidance from our engagement with YEF and I am sure other communities will
continue to benefit," said Karen Freeman-Wilson. "I am proud to have Keely Briggs join NLC's
YEF Council on behalf of her residents. Together with a team of local leaders from around the
country, we will work to solve the most pressing challenges facing youth and children in our
communities."
The leadership of this year's council consists of Co-Chair Tameika Isaac Devine,
Councilmember, Columbia, South Carolina; Co-Chair Victoria Woodards, Mayor, Tacoma,
Washington; and Vice Chair LaToya Cantrell, Mayor,New Orelans.
For more information on NLC's member councils,visit: https://www.nlc.org/serve-on-a-
member-council.
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