Democratic Municipal Officials Digest
Week of 12/23/2019

DMO Update

• Save the date for the DMO Labor Round Table in Chicago – January 7th, 10am

• Is there a policy issue DMO should take action on in 2020? Email Nils.Robbins@NationalDMO.org with your thoughts.

• Have you sent in your 2019 membership contribution? Support your voice in national politics now at NationalDMO.org/donate.

Quick Links

• Mayor Steve Benjamin of Columbia, SC testifies on the local impact of climate change in front of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform

• Treasury Issues Final Opportunity Zone Regs

• How do efficiency programs serve low-income communities? New study takes a look.

Ideas for Cities

• Cities and States Look to Tap More Tax Revenue From Expensive Real Estate Sales

• How Pittsburgh Made Progress Bridging the Opportunity Gap with Summer Programs

• New York City Unveils a Next-Generation Trash Can

News for Democrats

• Trump Completed His Takeover Of The GOP In 2019

• 6 Takeaways From The 6th Democratic Debate

• Nancy Pelosi won’t commit to sending articles of impeachment to Senate