Mayors from around the United States say economic development is their top priority, but inflation and federal government lethargy exacerbate the challenges they face, according to the 2024 State of the Cities report published by the National League of Cities (NLC).
The report was based on an analysis of 50 state-of-the-city addresses given by mayors between January 1 and April 1, 2024, and a survey of 202 mayors between March 28 and April 26, 2024.
