Mesa: Councilmember Alicia Goforth Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee

~ Mesa, Arizona - Councilmember Alicia Goforth has been selected to serve on the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee Federal Advocacy Committee. This prestigious appointment will see Councilmember Goforth providing strategic direction and guidance for NLC's federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities, with a focus on local access to transportation programs for roads, safety, transit, rail, bridges and more.

In a statement, Councilmember Goforth expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve on this committee. "Smart transportation policy is essential to Mesa's quality of life, public safety and economic growth," she said. "I'm honored to serve on this committee, to help ensure cities like ours have a strong voice in federal infrastructure decisions that shape residents' daily lives. I look forward to advocating for practical, locally informed solutions that improve safety, expand opportunity and keep Mesa moving forward."

As a member of NLC's Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee, Councilmember Goforth will play a crucial role in shaping the organization's federal policy positions and advocating on behalf of America's cities, towns and villages before Congress and the President's Administration. This is an important responsibility as these decisions have a direct impact on the daily lives of residents in Mesa.

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"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 NLC President Kevin Kramer. "I am thrilled to work with Councilmember Goforth and look forward to supporting their goals and ideas as they serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee this year, helping to strengthen the partnership between local and federal leaders."

The 2026 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Committee will be led by Chair Joshua Simmons from Coral Springs, Florida; Vice Chair Bill Uphoff from Lomita, California; and Vice Chair Chelsea Byers from West Hollywood, California. Together, they will work towards advancing NLC's federal advocacy agenda and promoting the interests of cities, towns and villages across America.

To learn more about NLC's Federal Advocacy Committees, visit their website. Councilmember Goforth's appointment to this committee is a testament to her dedication and commitment to serving the residents of Mesa and advocating for their needs on a national level.

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