Jackson's Conger selected for NLC Small Cities Council

Jackson Mayor Scott Conger, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Small Cities Council.  

Mayor Conger was elected to a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. The appointment was announced by NLC President Mayor-Elect David Sander of Rancho Cordova, Calif. 

“I am honored to serve on the National League of Cities Small Cities Council representing our city. This opportunity will allow me to actively engage in nationwide discussions, share insights, and bring ideas back home,” said Mayor Scott Conger. “I am committed to serve and look forward to the opportunity to share with the entire council.” 

Conger has served as mayor of Jackson since 2019 and is the third mayor of his family to serve as the city’s mayor. Prior to his election as mayor, he represented Jackson’s District 5 on the from 2011 through 2019, serving on numerous committees.  

As a member of NLC’s Small Cities Council, Mayor Conger will play a key role among a diverse group of local leaders to encourage collaboration, networking and the development of resources and programs beneficial to communities that share demographics, size or location that can be replicated across the country. 

“Our member councils play an integral role in NLC’s work, bringing local leaders together to share ideas and inform NLC policy about the issues and challenges facing every kind of community in America,” said NLC President Mayor-Elect David Sander of Rancho Cordova, Calif. “I’m excited to have Mayor Conger serve on NLC's Small Cities Council. The council will ensure that all of our cities, towns and villages have access to ideas and resources they can use to thrive.” 

The leadership of this year’s Small Cities Council will consist of Chair: Vice Mayor Jan Arbuckle, (Grass Valley, Calif.); Vice Chair Mayor Pro Tem Mary Sarver (Grandview, Texas); and Vice Chair Councilwoman Gabrielle Nelson, (Port Wentworth, Ga.).