Austin is tackling the air traffic controller crisis head-on thanks to Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes’ leadership. A DMO Board Member, she helped move forward Texas’s first air traffic controller academy, partnering with the City of Austin & the FAA to train talent locally at AUS.

Statement from DMO President @glendalebryan.bsky.social on the Republican Shutdown of the Federal Government:

We’re proud to endorse @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! A bold advocate for working families, housing justice, and stronger communities — his leadership reflects Democratic values across the country. #DMOendorsed

We’re proud to announce 30 newly-endorsed candidates across 12 states with elections! From school board to town council to mayor and beyond, Democrats are stepping up to lead and deliver real solutions for their communities.

One week ago, the 2025 #DMOSummit in Durham brought local leaders together to tackle housing, partnerships & governance, as well as invaluable networking. Thank you to our members, partners & Durham for an inspiring event! #DMOSummit2025 | #LocalLeadership

L’Shanah Tovah to everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah. May this new year bring you good health and prosperity.

Friday marked the 2nd day of the DMO Summit, filled with impactful trainings and networking opportunities for local Democratic leaders. They also heard from DNC Chair Ken Martin, who shared a strong vision for the future of Democratic leadership. | #DMOSummit2025 | #LocalLeaders |

Democratic local leaders are in Durham, NC for #DMOSummit2025! They’re in Durham to learn, train, connect, and strategize — all to strengthen their leadership and better serve their communities. #DMOSummit2025 | #BullCity | #LocalLeaders |

It’s National Voter Registration Day. Are you registered to vote? Get started by heading to IWillVote.com.

Please join us in welcoming De’Marcus Finnell as the new Communications Director at DMO!  With a deep background in messaging and media strategy, De’Marcus will lead our efforts to amplify the voices of Democratic local leaders nationwide.  Welcome aboard! #LocalLeaders #DMO

We’re excited to announce that @abreezeclayton.bsky.social will be joining us at the 2025 DMO Summit! Chair Clayton and the team at @ncdemocrats.bsky.social have worked tirelessly to build the party from the local level up and will continue to be an inspiration to Democrats around the country!

Join us, @ncdemocrats.bsky.social, and Democrats from across the country for a Summit with trainings, policy discussions, networking opportunities, briefings, excursions, receptions, a Vendor Fair, and more! Register today » nationaldmo.org/summit

Running for local office? There are free resources on how to build a campaign from @nationaldmo.bsky.social Democratic Municipal Officials NationalDMO.org

We're fired up to be heading to Durham, NC this fall for our DMO Summit! With Mayor Leo Williams hosting and our friends at the @ncdemocrats.bsky.social joining in, you won't want to miss it! Register today to join us ➡️ nationaldmo.org/summit

On Saturday, with the @democrats.org Training Department, we trained local elected officials, candidates, staff, and volunteers to win elections in 2025 and beyond! Help us continue our efforts to train, support, and elect local democrats today and tomorrow ➡️ nationaldmo.org

Are you a candidate or somebody considering running for a local office? Join us and @democrats.org TOMORROW for our free and virtual DMO Candidate Camp! Register » nationaldmo.org/candidatecamp

DMO proudly announces a new round of endorsements in nine states! We've endorsed over 175 candidates in 2025, and we’re just getting started! DMO candidates are stepping up to lead cities, fund schools & strengthen communities! #LocalElectionsMatter

Join us and @democrats.org on Saturday, July 12th, for a free, one-day, virtual training course for current and future Democrats running for local office – you don’t want to miss this exciting event! nationaldmo.org/candidatecamp

This bill will go down as one of the most destructive to communities across the country. Our neighbors, both rural and urban, will feel the consequences of Republicans prioritizing tax cuts for the rich over the well-being of hardworking Americans.

Senate Republicans just voted on a bill that will force at least 1 in 4 nursing homes to close their doors.

Congrats to @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social on being the Democratic nominee for Mayor of New York City! His campaign reminds all of us of the importance of being a local leader — meeting neighbors where they are and fighting like hell to make their lives better! #LocalElectionsMatter

DNC Chair Ken Martin's statement on Trump's unilateral act of war with Iran.

Are you a local elected official or candidate for local office? Help us build an agenda for our Summit that covers the topics, presentations, and programming that are most helpful to you by completing our 2025 DMO Summit Survey ➡️ forms.gle/drqjsW68qdKD...

Join DMO on Sat., July 12, for Candidate Camp, a FREE, 1-day, virtual training for current/future candidates for local office! @nationaldmo.bsky.social partnered with @democrats.org to bring comprehensive campaign training to Dems running for local office. nationaldmo.org/candidatecamp

Some headlines this morning after John Ewing flipped the mayor’s seat in Omaha, Nebraska last night!

HISTORY MADE: DMO-Endorsed Candidate John Ewing beat a three-term Republican mayor and will be the first Black mayor in Omaha's history. Congrats, John and the @nebraskadems.bsky.social!

We're excited to announce another wave of DMO-endorsed candidates for local offices in eight states! We've endorsed over 120 candidates in 2025 & are not stopping. If you are running to make a difference at the local level, apply today → nationaldmo.org/endorsement

🔊🔊🔊 Join us on July 12 for DMO Candidate Camp, a free, one-day virtual training course for current and future candidates for local office! We're teaming up with @democrats.org to bring comprehensive campaign training to Democrats running for local office! Register today!

The 2025 DMO Summit is headed to Durham, NC, from September 18-20! With our host, Mayor Leo Williams, we're excited to welcome local Democratic leaders from across the country! Learn more & register today → nationaldmo.org/summit

We wish everybody a happy #EarthDay2025! With a new administration devoted to rolling back environmental protections, local leaders are working tirelessly to ensure we keep this one home we have, protected, clean, and prosperous today, tomorrow, and for generations to come!

Candidates across the country are running for local office to make a difference in their neighbors' lives and strengthen their communities! Meet some of the NEW DMO-Endorsed Candidates who are going to do just that!

In 2025, DMO has endorsed over 100 candidates in 24 states, including these 30 candidates! No office is too small to make a difference, and no year is an off year! #LocalElectionsMatter @jerald.bsky.social @alexis-weaver.bsky.social @beckfordenton.bsky.social @electmartinmoore.bsky.social

"We're gonna win so much you're gonna get tired of winning"

After last night's win, Shaundel Washington-Spivey will be the first Black mayor and first openly LGBTQ+ mayor in La Crosse, Wisconsin! Congrats to Mayor-Elect Washington-Spivey and @wisdems.bsky.social on an incredible night for the Badger State! #LocalElectionsMatter

DMO's President @glendalebryan.bsky.social's statement on yesterday's Executive Order dismantling the Department of Education:

Thank you to @mlb.com for helping us give two tickets to the 2025 All-Star Game to a DMO who attended our Oh So Blue After Dark Reception last week at NLC! Congrats to Town Commissioner Bryan Haynes from Fuquay-Varina, NC who's heading to Atlanta in July!

We had a fantastic time with over 200 DMOs from across the country at our Oh So Blue After Dark Reception at the @leagueofcities last week in DC! Special thanks to @kenmartin.bsky.social, @davidhogg.bsky.social, and Senator Hickenlooper for joining us!

Over 30 new endorsed candidates for local offices in 15 states across the country! #LocalElectionsMatter

This Monday, @nationaldmo.bsky.social held its "Oh So Blue" reception at the @leagueofcities.bsky.social Congressional Conference. We heard from Senator Hickenlooper, DNC Chair @kenmartin.bsky.social and DNC Vice Chair @davidhogg.bsky.social Over 300 local elected officials attended.

Next Wednesday, join DMO & partners for a panel discussion on what local governments have been doing and can do to ensure that we protect our immigrant communities. Register today: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

What @democrats.org Chair @kenmartin.bsky.social said! There are thousands of local races happening in 2025, and we need to elect strong leaders now more than ever. DMO has the tools and resources to make running for local office easier. Learn more at nationaldmo.org!

DMO President and Glendale, WI Mayor Bryan Kennedy spent the morning with our new @democrats.org chairman @kenmartin.bsky.social talking to volunteers and hitting the doors for Democrats in Wisconsin!

Mayors, City Council Members, and School Board Members represent our last Blue Wall and will continue to do everything in their power to protect their residents, no matter what. Chip in today and help us elect more Dems across the country! secure.actblue.com/donate/dmoso...

We look forward to working with our new DNC Chairman Ken Martin to build local infrastructure in all 56 states and territories!

Mayors, City Council Members, and School Board Members represent our last Blue Wall and will continue to do everything in their power to protect their residents, no matter what. Chip in today and help us elect more Dems across the country! secure.actblue.com/donate/dmoso...

DMO represents tens of thousands Mayors, City Councilors, School Board Members, and other local officials. We are the largest organization of the Democratic Party and are working day and night to elect leaders in communities across the country. Give us a follow and join us in this work!