Athens Mayor Steve Patterson on Serving as President of the National League of Cities

This interview-style meeting features Athens Mayor Steve Patterson reflecting on his tenure as President of the National League of Cities (NLC) during 2025. Mayor Patterson discussed his leadership priorities, which included uplifting small and underserved communities, promoting local solutions to global challenges, and embracing the next generation of local leaders. A key procurement-related initiative highlighted was the amplification of the Local Infrastructure Hub, a program designed to help smaller cities like Athens manage large federal grants and infrastructure projects effectively. The meeting also covered Mayor Patterson's efforts to share Athens's story at various state league meetings and his role in supporting his successor and the NLC's nominating committee after his presidency. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were mentioned, but the discussion emphasized capacity-building programs and federal grant management support for small municipalities.