Coral Springs Commissioner Joshua Simmons is taking his local expertise to a national platform after being elected to the National League of Cities (NLC) Board of Directors. As reported on the Coral Springs city website, Simmons scored a seat on the board at the NLC's 2023 City Summit in Atlanta, GA, securing a two-year term where he'll weigh in on federal advocacy, governance, and membership activities for the national organization that stands as a prominent voice for municipalities.

As his tenure begins, Simmons expresses a strong commitment to his Coral Springs community and beyond “As I prepare for my final term as an NLC Board Member, I look forward to amplifying the priorities of Coral Springs residents while, simultaneously, collaborating strategically to strengthen municipalities across the nation,” Simmons stated. With this role, Simmons will join meetings in March, June, and November to help direct the strategic path of the NLC. Board members like Simmons are selected by a 15-member nominating committee and must be confirmed by a vote from the organization's members during their annual meeting.

The National League of Cities champions the causes of urban areas, pushing for strong federal-local partnerships. NLC's President David Sander applauded the board of directors for its critical role in shaping decisions, saying, “The National League of Cities Board of Directors plays an essential role in guiding our organization’s priorities and programming,”

The City Summit, an event drawing more than 3,000 mayors, councilmembers, and other delegates, served as the backdrop for Simmons' election. Representatives from nearly every state and the District of Columbia visited Atlanta to share and develop solutions for the country's most pressing challenges, where the focus was to move cities, towns, and villages forward with pioneering approaches—to find new solutions for old problems. This gathering of minds proved crucial now when domestic issues demand both local knowledge and a united front.