SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The National League of Cities (NLC) has appointed City of Savannah Alderman Kurtis Purtee to the 2025 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Federal Advocacy Committee.
Alderman Purtee was elected to a one-year term and will provide strategic direction and guidance for NLC’s federal advocacy agenda and policy priorities on:
- Crime prevention
- Corrections
- Substance abuse
- Gun violence
- Municipal fire policy
- Juvenile justice
- Disaster preparedness
- Response and recovery
- Homeland security
“I am excited and elated to once again serve on this committee,” Purtee said. “We will continue to promote safe communities and place public safety as a priority across the country and right here in Savannah. I look forward to working with our federal leaders to make that happen.”
As a member of the committee, Alderman Purtee will help in shaping policy positions and advocating on behalf of America’s cities, towns and villages before Congress.
“NLC’s federal advocacy committees play a crucial role in advancing the policies and priorities of America’s 19,000 cities, towns, and villages with federal policymakers," Patterson said. “I am excited to work with Alderman Purtee this year to help strengthen the relationships between local and federal leaders.”