Linda Langston – NewDEAL

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Linda Langston

Former Board of Supervisors Member / Cedar Rapids, IA

Linda served on the Linn County (Iowa) Board of Supervisors in 2002 to 2004, and was reelected in 2006 and 2008. Linda currently serves as the President of the National Association of Counties, after having served as Chair of the National Democratic County Officials. She also serves on a broad variety of boards and commissions in her local community, including the Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization, Downtown District, and many others.

Prior to being elected to the Board of Supervisors, Linda was a museum director and a psychotherapist in private practice, as well as a small business owner, and was also the first in her family to graduate from college.

Linda Langston’s Ideas

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Resilient Leadership Training

Problem Every year, counties are faced with disasters, whether man-made or natural. How a county responds to those disasters can have long-term effects on their economic recovery and future success. Strong leadership during times of crisis can help build resilience within a county and help that area recover faster. Solution […]

Smart Government | Linda Langston | Former Board of Supervisors Member | Cedar Rapids, IA

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Preschool – From Risk to Success

Problem Many at-risk preschoolers are kicked out of traditional preschool programs and not given the opportunity to a high-quality education. These students often need additional support and wraparound services in order to make sure they do no fall further behind. Access to an early education has been shown to help […]

Education | Linda Langston | Former Board of Supervisors Member | Cedar Rapids, IA

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On behalf of our 160 members who hold state and local elected offices across the nation, the NewDEAL condemns the rioters who assaulted the U.S. Capitol, as well as President Trump for inciting yesterday’s insurrection. The President’s rhetoric and actions exhibited his complete lack of respect for the institutions at the heart of American democracy.

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For Immediate Release: August 17, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5, jonathon@newdealleaders.org Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda Policymakers and leading experts develop state and local solutions to combat global warming, grow a clean economy, and protect communities Washington, DC – As the national […]

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How We Move Forward...

January 8, 2021

On behalf of our 160 members who hold state and local elected offices across the nation, the NewDEAL condemns the rioters who assaulted the U.S. Capitol, as well as President Trump for inciting yesterday’s insurrection. The President’s rhetoric and actions exhibited his complete lack of respect for the institutions at the heart of American democracy.

Press Release: Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda

August 17, 2020

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5, jonathon@newdealleaders.org Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda Policymakers and leading experts develop state and local solutions to combat global warming, grow a clean economy, and protect communities Washington, DC – As the national […]

NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress

July 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5 NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress Co-chairs of Forum’s Education Policy Group stress alarming learning loss for students without access to high-speed home internet Washington, D.C. – Emphasizing that COVID-19 has the potential to set-back […]