A Legacy of Place-Making: Outgoing Blacksburg Mayor Reflects on Growth, Sustainability, and Quality of Life
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project As Leslie Hager-Smith’s tenure as Mayor of Blacksburg winds down, she leaves behind a town that feels both fundamentally transformed and fiercely protected. After eight years of public …
January 15, 2026
Mayor Victoria Woodards: A Legacy of Listening and Service in Tacoma
By Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project The tenure of Mayor Victoria Woodards in Tacoma, Washington, will stand out less for conventional projects and more for the philosophy of service she brought to the office. …
December 17, 2025
The Architectural Legacy of Transformation: Brian Kulpa’s Impact on Amherst, NY
By: Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project When Brian Kulpa leaves office at the end of this year, he’ll be remembered as a pragmatic leader who steered the Town of Amherst through a period of …
December 11, 2025
Outgoing Mayor Danene Sorace reflects on City’s successes
By: Mary Carr Lee, Mayors Innovation Project As Mayor Danene Sorace gets ready to step down at the end of the year, she’s reflecting on her time leading Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Sorace has been focused on …
December 3, 2025
Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges shares ‘startling’ data on harassment faced by women mayors
A new poll from the national group Mayor’s Innovation Project shows that female mayors face higher rates of harassment and violence than their male counterparts. Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges helped to develop and facilitate the survey. …
November 14, 2025- More News
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