David M. Sander Ph.D., Rancho Cordova’s Mayor elect, speaks at the National League of Cities 2023 City Summit in Atlanta, GA. Photo courtesy of City of Rancho Cordova

RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - Over the weekend, City of Rancho Cordova Mayor-Elect David Sander stepped into his new role as National League of Cities (NLC) new president during NLC’s 2023 City Summit in Atlanta, GA.

Rancho Cordova Mayor-Elect David M. Sander Ph.D. receives the NLC gavel from former president, Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, Washington. Photo courtesy of City of Rancho Cordova

Sander will serve a one-year term with a special focus on innovation as NLC recognizes its 100th anniversary in 2024.

“I am honored to be elected President of the National League of Cities at such an important time in our organization’s history,” said NLC President David Sander, Mayor-Elect of Rancho Cordova, CA. “As long as they’ve existed, the laboratories of democracy that we call cities, towns and villages have been essential in building partnerships and driving innovation in our country. I look forward to working closely with the incredible group of local leaders that make up our Board of Directors and our NLC membership as we envision what’s possible for our communities over the next 100 years.”

Rancho Cordova Mayor-Elect David M. Sander Ph.D. showcases the City’s achievements at the latest National League of Cities 2023 City Summit in Atlanta, GA. Photo courtesy of City of Rancho Cordova

Sander has served in the roles of mayor, vice mayor and city councilmember on a rotating basis since the founding of the City of Rancho Cordova in 2003. He has been involved in community engagement efforts in Rancho Cordova and has been recognized for his service with several awards – including being named to the National Academy of Public Administration in 2012, being recognized as the Sacramento Region’s Elected Official of the Year in 2006 and being named Volunteer of the Year by both the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce and the Cordova Community Council in 2002. He is also formally trained as a virologist and is the Principal and Founder of Sander and Associates, a scientific consulting firm. #CitySummit2023 National League of Cities