Fort Worth Councilmember Michael D. Crain Appointed to Serve on National League of Cities Information Technology and Communications Committee

Councilmember Michael D. Crain has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2026 Information Technology and Communications Federal Advocacy

Committee. Councilmember Crain was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic

direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on a variety of

issues, including broadband, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The appointment was

announced by NLC President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember, Louisville, Kentucky.

“Serving on the National League of Cities Information Technology and Communications

Committee is a chance to help lead the national conversation about how we govern broadband

access, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the broader technology issues that are

reshaping our country,” said Councilmember Michael D. Crain. “Representing Fort Worth, I

look forward to bringing local experience into these national discussions so we can strengthen

oversight, ensure communities have a real voice in federal policy, and build technology systems

that are safe, reliable and accessible for every city and neighborhood in America.”

As a member of NLC’s Information Technology and Communications Committee,

Councilmember Crain, will play a key role in shaping NLC’s federal policy positions and advocate on behalf of America’s cities, towns and villages before Congress, with the President’s

Administration and at home in Fort Worth.

Across America, cities are tackling a wide range of technology challenges that have a real

impact on daily life. Communities are working to expand broadband access, manage the fast

growth of artificial intelligence in public operations, and strengthen protections against

cybersecurity threats. Local governments are also finding new ways to use data responsibly,

safeguard privacy, and apply digital tools to improve efficiency and public engagement. The

committee’s work will help shape national discussions and policy approaches to ensure

technology systems are reliable, secure, and built to meet the needs of cities of all sizes.

“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 National League of Cities President

Kevin Kramer, Councilmember, Louisville, Kentucky. “I am thrilled to work with Councilmember

Crain and look forward to supporting his goals and ideas as he serves on the Information

Technology and Communications Committee this year, helping to strengthen the partnership

between local and federal leaders.”

This year’s Information Technology and Communications Committee will be led by Chair Donald

Groesser, Mayor, Ralston, Nebraska; Vice Chair Joseph Goldstein, Councilmember, Marietta,

Georgia; and Vice Chair Bobby Scott, Mayor, Center Point, Alabama.