City of Goodyear Councilmember Laura Kaino Appointed to National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee

The City of Goodyear, one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, is proud to announce that Councilmember Laura Kaino has been appointed to serve on the National League of Cities (NLC) Energy, Environment and Natural Resources (EENR) Committee.

Kaino was elected to a one-year term and will help provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC's federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities, including sustainability, climate change, community resilience, water infrastructure, solid waste management and environmental stewardship.

Councilmember Kaino brings extensive public service experience in the field of water services and currently serves as a board member for the Arizona Municipal Water Users Association. Her background and leadership in water policy strongly align with the committee's priorities and will help ensure growing communities like Goodyear continue to plan responsibly for long-term sustainability and resource management.

"It is an honor to serve on the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee at such an important time for growing communities like Goodyear," said Councilmember Laura Kaino. "As our city continues to expand, it is critical that we implement forward-thinking, sustainable solutions that protect our natural resources and strengthen our infrastructure. I am committed to bringing best-in-class practices back to Goodyear to support smart growth, environmental stewardship and a resilient future for our residents."

As a member of NLC's EENR Committee, Kaino will play a key role in shaping national policy positions and advocating on behalf of America's cities, towns and villages before Congress, with the administration and locally in Goodyear.

"The National League of Cities' federal advocacy committees are the voice of America's 19,000 cities, towns and villages to leaders in Washington," said National League of Cities President Kevin Kramer, Councilmember, Louisville, Kentucky. "I am thrilled to work with Councilmember Kaino and look forward to supporting her goals and ideas as she serves on the Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee this year, helping to strengthen the partnership between local and federal leaders."

For more information on NLC's Federal Advocacy Committees, visit: nlc.org/advocacy/federal-advocacy-committees/.