Following is a message from Joe Buscaino, the president of the National League of Cities:

Colleagues, 

 
 
It's clear that local leaders are stepping up to slow the spread of COVID-19. As evidenced by the recent National League of Cities (NLC) member survey, many of us are making difficult decisions to close public facilities and non-essential businesses, while working hard to support our most vulnerable community members and coordinate with county and state agencies. 
  
With increases in spending and falling local revenues, we know that additional financial support will be needed from the federal government. As Congress drafts the fourth stimulus package, NLC and the U.S. Conference of Mayors will release results from a short survey to learn how municipal budgets are being impacted by COVID-19, and the possible actions you would be required to take without federal assistance. Stay tuned for more on this. 

Our advocacy is making a difference - let's keep up the fight! 
  
Sending you strength, 
Joe Buscaino