Economic Mobility Leadership Network
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Basic pageThe Economic Mobility Leadership Network (EMLN) is a NACo cohort of county leaders that facilitates and incubates county-specific discussion and problem-solving on issues of economic mobility and helps county leaders identify and assess their current barriers to mobility and share scalable and transferable programs across the country.Economic Mobility Leadership Network
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Economic Mobility Leadership Network
Economic mobility refers to changes in an individual’s economic status over a lifetime and across generations—usually measured in income. Counties and county leaders are uniquely positioned as changemakers through local authorities and duties that leverage county policy, planning and services to foster upward mobility for residents. In 2019, NACo established the Economic Mobility Leadership Network (EMLN) to support county leaders to develop successful economic mobility strategies for their local communities. EMLN members examine the interconnected issues which comprise economic mobility—ranging from housing affordability to workforce development to access to technology. The network participates in peer-to-peer learning experiences during site visits to member counties around the country. NACo’s “County Levers to Drive Economic Mobility: Local Solutions and Strategies” online report details real-world examples and solutions from EMLN counties that promote economic mobility.
EMLN Members
- A. Audrain County, Mo.
- B. Butte County, Calif.
- C. Clackamas County, Ore.
- D. Cobb County, Ga.
- E. Coconino County, Ariz.
- F. El Paso County, Texas
- G. Erie County, Pa.
- H. Franklin County, Ohio
- I. Fulton County, Ga.
- J. Garrett County, Md.
- K. Hennepin County, Minn.
- L. Lake County, Calif.
- M. Loudoun County, Va.
- N. Lowndes County, Miss.
- O. Miami-Dade County, Fla.
- P. Mercer County, W. Va.
- Q. Mobile County, Ala.
- R. Montgomery County, Ohio
- S. Multnomah County, Ore.
- T. Newton County, Ga.
- U. Onondaga County, N.Y.
- V. Palm Beach County, Fla.
- W. Routt County, Colo.
- X. Santa Cruz County, Ariz.
- Y. Union County, N.J.
- Z. Waukesha County, Wis.
Upcoming & Past Convenings
https://player.vimeo.com/video/769092492?h=d4d4dd437b
Watch a video of recent EMLN convening in Palm Beach County, Fla. (September 2022)
Upcoming Convenings
- January 10-12, 2023: Mobile County, Ala.
- May 22-25, 2023: Coconino County, Ariz.
Past Convenings
- September 13–15, 2022: Palm Beach County, Fla.
- April 24–27, 2022: Mercer County, W.Va.
- December 7–9, 2021: Loudoun County, Va.
- October 11–13, 2021: Salt Lake City, Utah
- 2019: Multnomah County, Ore.; Hennepin County, Minn.; Garrett County, Md.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/694179000?h=adacab471a
Watch a video of the December 2021 EMLN convening in Loudoun County, Va.
The Economic Mobility Leadership Network (EMLN) is a NACo cohort of county leaders that facilitates and incubates county-specific discussion and problem-solving on issues of economic mobility and helps county leaders identify and assess their current barriers to mobility and share scalable and transferable programs across the country.2020-08-28Basic page2022-11-18
Economic mobility refers to changes in an individual’s economic status over a lifetime and across generations—usually measured in income. Counties and county leaders are uniquely positioned as changemakers through local authorities and duties that leverage county policy, planning and services to foster upward mobility for residents. In 2019, NACo established the Economic Mobility Leadership Network (EMLN) to support county leaders to develop successful economic mobility strategies for their local communities. EMLN members examine the interconnected issues which comprise economic mobility—ranging from housing affordability to workforce development to access to technology. The network participates in peer-to-peer learning experiences during site visits to member counties around the country. NACo’s “County Levers to Drive Economic Mobility: Local Solutions and Strategies” online report details real-world examples and solutions from EMLN counties that promote economic mobility.
EMLN Members
- A. Audrain County, Mo.
- B. Butte County, Calif.
- C. Clackamas County, Ore.
- D. Cobb County, Ga.
- E. Coconino County, Ariz.
- F. El Paso County, Texas
- G. Erie County, Pa.
- H. Franklin County, Ohio
- I. Fulton County, Ga.
- J. Garrett County, Md.
- K. Hennepin County, Minn.
- L. Lake County, Calif.
- M. Loudoun County, Va.
- N. Lowndes County, Miss.
- O. Miami-Dade County, Fla.
- P. Mercer County, W. Va.
- Q. Mobile County, Ala.
- R. Montgomery County, Ohio
- S. Multnomah County, Ore.
- T. Newton County, Ga.
- U. Onondaga County, N.Y.
- V. Palm Beach County, Fla.
- W. Routt County, Colo.
- X. Santa Cruz County, Ariz.
- Y. Union County, N.J.
- Z. Waukesha County, Wis.
Upcoming & Past Convenings
https://player.vimeo.com/video/769092492?h=d4d4dd437b Watch a video of recent EMLN convening in Palm Beach County, Fla. (September 2022) |
Upcoming Convenings
- January 10-12, 2023: Mobile County, Ala.
- May 22-25, 2023: Coconino County, Ariz.
Past Convenings
- September 13–15, 2022: Palm Beach County, Fla.
- April 24–27, 2022: Mercer County, W.Va.
- December 7–9, 2021: Loudoun County, Va.
- October 11–13, 2021: Salt Lake City, Utah
- 2019: Multnomah County, Ore.; Hennepin County, Minn.; Garrett County, Md.
https://player.vimeo.com/video/694179000?h=adacab471a Watch a video of the December 2021 EMLN convening in Loudoun County, Va. |
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Reports & Toolkits
County Levers to Drive Economic Mobility: Local Solutions and Strategies
County governments hold unique powers and authorities to foster economic mobility, especially in seven key policy areas. -
Reports & Toolkits
Economic Mobility Leadership Network: 2019-2020
This report provides an overview of the first two years of NACo’s EMLN program including interactive convenings in Multnomah County, Ore., Hennepin County, Minn. and Garrett County, Md.
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EMLN adds eight new members
Eight county leaders will be joining NACo's Economic Mobility Leadership Network. The EMLN is a cohort of county elected leaders focused on helping residents move up the economic ladder. -
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NACo examines county role in economic mobility
The new NACo report, “County Government Levers to Drive Economic Mobility,” explores seven issue areas through the lens of county authority and provides tangible, means-tested solutions counties have implemented which cultivate mobility -
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Member Profile: Supervisor Larry Nelson, Waukesha County, Wis.
This member profile is the third in a series highlighting members of NACo’s Economic Mobility Leadership Network, a cohort of county leaders working to improve economic outcomes for their residents and sharing strategies and solutions in a peer learning setting. -
Reports & Toolkits
County Levers to Drive Economic Mobility: Local Solutions and Strategies
County governments hold unique powers and authorities to foster economic mobility, especially in seven key policy areas. -
Reports & Toolkits
Economic Mobility Leadership Network: 2019-2020
This report provides an overview of the first two years of NACo’s EMLN program including interactive convenings in Multnomah County, Ore., Hennepin County, Minn. and Garrett County, Md.
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Community, Economic & Workforce Development Steering Committee
Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential, commercial, and industrial development, and building and housing codes. Policy Platform & Resolutions 2022-2023 2022 NACo Legislative Prioritiespagepagepage<p>Responsible for all matters pertaining to housing, community and economic development, public works, and workforce development including the creation of affordable housing and housing options for different populations, residential,
NACo’s Economic Mobility Leadership Network partners with the Aspen Institute’s Financial Security Program and is generously supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Contact Carolina Buitrago (cbuitrago@naco.org) for more information.
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