Posted on Feb 26, 2013
Congressional City Conference
- DATE: March 9, 2013 – March 13, 2013
- LOCATION: Marriott Wardman Park, Washington, D.C.
The Congressional City Conference is an annual legislative forum that brings together more than 2,000 elected and appointed city leaders to focus on the federal policy issues that are important to local governments. In addition to providing opportunities to learn about innovative practices implemented at the local level, the conference connects city leaders from across the country with the National League of Cities. More information about the conference is available here.
If you are attending the conference, please be sure to come to the session on “Building Healthy Communities” to learn more about Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties.
11:00 am–Monday, March 11, 2013
Building Healthy Communities
Cities are healthiest when their youngest residents have access to healthy food, exercise and recreational opportunities, and health care. This session will offer participants information about opportunities for cities to connect to federal and NLC initiatives and/or funding that promote access to healthy food, opportunities for physical activity and access to health benefits for families. Hear from experts about what is happening in these areas at the national and federal levels, and learn from a peer city about local efforts to improve the health of children in their local community.