Glendale Councilmember Joins National League of Cities Committees

Lauren Tolmachoff appointed to Large Cities Council and IT and Communications Committee

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Glendale Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff has been appointed to the National League of Cities' 2026 Large Cities Council and the Information Technology and Communications Committee. Her new responsibilities will be added to her current position on the NLC's Women in Municipal Government board.

Why it matters

The National League of Cities is a prominent organization that advocates for municipal interests at the federal level. Tolmachoff's appointment to key NLC committees will give Glendale a stronger voice in shaping national policy discussions that impact local governments.

The details

Tolmachoff's one-year appointment to the NLC's Large Cities Council and IT and Communications Committee will allow her to contribute Glendale's perspective on issues facing major cities across the country. The NLC represents over 19,000 cities, towns and villages, making it an influential force in Washington D.C.

  • Tolmachoff's appointment to the NLC committees began in 2026.

The players

Lauren Tolmachoff

A Glendale, Arizona city councilmember who was appointed to the National League of Cities' 2026 Large Cities Council and Information Technology and Communications Committee.

National League of Cities

A prominent organization that advocates for municipal interests at the federal level, representing over 19,000 cities, towns and villages across the United States.

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The takeaway

Tolmachoff's appointment to key NLC committees demonstrates Glendale's commitment to having a strong voice in national policy discussions that impact local governments. Her new responsibilities will allow her to advocate for the city's interests at the federal level.