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In the MAY 2026 Issue

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What local government leaders must do to make mental health support real, visible, and

Monica Spells, Chelsea Jackson, India Adams-Jacobs, and Alethea Predeoux at NFBPA’s FORUM 2026.

Inspiration and insights from women leaders in local government

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The hidden municipal workload created by international instability

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Closing the gap between how residents live and how city hall works

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A leadership role that strengthens local government

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