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File #: ID 26-033    Version: 1 Name: NLC MOU
Type: Action Item Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/20/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/27/2026 Final action:
Title: Consideration approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between National League of Cities and Harrisonburg
Attachments: 1. Memorandum, 2. Memorandum of Understanding

Subject:

Title

Consideration approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between National League of Cities and Harrisonburg

Body

Presented By:  Brian Shull, director, Economic Development

Recommendation and Review

Harrisonburg has been selected by the National League of Cities (NLC) to move forward with grant funding to the Implementation Phase of the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI). Harrisonburg is one of 14 cities selected for this next two-year phase of SCEI. The goal of this partnership is to elevate and implement local strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for City residents. This phase will run from January 2026 through December 2027.