Policy and Government Affairs
The Policy and Government Affairs team supports the organization by participating in various local, statewide and national initiatives carried out by public agencies and non-profit organizations.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Regional Priorities The Policy team’s work includes building partnerships with other organizations with a common interest in aging and disability issues, population health outcomes, affordable housing, social equity and inclusion, environmental quality, and growth and development trends. Mayors Caucus The Mayors Caucus serves as the government affairs arm of GNRC. The Caucus was formed in 2009 to provide leadership on important issues facing a rapidly changing regional landscape. The Caucus has served as an effective forum for building working relationships among mayors and has helped local governments support each other on issues ranging from flood recovery to state and federal legislative and policy priorities. Consultant support is provided by Stones River Group. Cumberland Region Tomorrow Cumberland Region Tomorrow (CRT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for quality growth across Middle Tennessee. In FY 2024, GNRC provided staffing support to CRT’s board of directors, assisted with community outreach, and helped develop content for the Power of Ten regional summit as the organization on-boarded their new executive director.
GNRC Annual Awards The most notable effort to engage elected and state leaders in fiscal year 2024 was GNRC’s Annual Partnership Luncheon which brought together Middle Tennessee’s mayors, elected and state leaders, and community partners to commemorate a year of outstanding accomplishments. The event featured former governors Bill Haslam and Phil Bredesen as keynote speakers and the presentation of GNRC’s Annual Awards. Policy Roundtables GNRC’s Roundtables bring together industry professionals, public-sector practitioners, and local elected leaders around specific issues of regional interest. These informal working groups provide opportunities for networking and a forum for collaboration and consultation to support the implementation of GNRC programs, plans, and policy initiatives. During FY 2024, GNRC facilitated meaningful work through its Environmental Roundtable, IT Directors Roundtable, and Solid Waste Strike Force. More information about these groups can be found at GNRC.org/Roundtables.
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