For this weeks #GOPCThread, we are taking the time to give a shout-out to the many partner organizations GOPC works with and will be following throughout 2021. We anticipate policy development and advocacy at the state & federal levels to be fast-paced in 2021, and these are the thought-leaders we will be looking to for policy (and political) insights.

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We expect policy development and advocacy at the state & federal levels to be fast-paced in 2021. Today’s #GOPCThread is about the resources and thought-leaders we will be looking to for policy (and political) insights.

For sensible federal smart growth policies—whether regarding housing & real estate or transportation & infrastructure—our first stop is always @SmartGrowthUSA & @T4America, and their leaders @SmarthGrowthCEO & @BethOsborneT4A #GOPCThread

In #Ohio, so many state policies are felt and carried out at the local level. We always look to @OhioMayors, @KScarrett w/ the Ohio Municipal League, and @OHCounties for the local government perspective on proposed state policies. #GOPCThread

And for national leadership on local government issues, we turn to @Leagueofcities, @USMayors, @NaCoTweets for their perspectives on proposed federal policies #GOPCThread

National housing & community development leaders like @E_HousingPolicy @LISC_Policy are on the frontlines at the federal level and we are grateful for @OhioEnterprise, @LISC_Cincy, and @TTownLISC for keeping us posted on what the latest federal updates mean for #Ohio #GOPCThread

During the pandemic, the need for safe, affordable, housing and rental assistance has become even more undeniable. @NLIHC is a champion of this cause on Capitol Hill while @COHHIO makes magic around Cap Square in Columbus. #GOPCThread

We also follow @emilyabenfer for her research and reporting on the eviction crisis. #GOPCThread

Vacancy & blight can stymy efforts to stabilize & regenerate neighborhoods. @CProgressNews effectively shares local solutions & advocates for national policies that support local leaders. GOPC eagerly follows their reports for ideas for #Ohio. #GOPCThread

The pandemic has also highlighted the importance of functioning public transportation. In addition to @T4America’s advocacy, we also look to @APTA_Transit to make the case for transit. Closer to home, @OHNeedsTransit leads the policy charge in #Ohio #GOPCThread

Followers of our account are familiar with #legacycity challenges, but sometimes it seems like nat’l pundits forget about places like #Ohio...

@InnovateEconomy and its Legacy Cities Fellow, @JasonSzegedi provide the research needed to inform nat’l policies appropriate for distressed cities #GOPCThread

Contextualizes trends nationally & across peer cities; their research informs federal policymaking & helps us when we compare Ohio to other #legacystates. #GOPCThread

While they don’t do advocacy, the research produced by @CleveFed_ComDev (led by @EGPacetti) is unparalleled for its depth and detail. We often use their research for our own advocacy uses #GOPCThread

@OhioRebuild has put out a comprehensive economic & community development platform for #Ohio. We love the advocacy efforts led by @HeritageOhio @OhioCDC @NeighborWorksOH @ECDI @CLEProgress @FinanceFund @OCCHStrong #GOPCThread

For excellent research and effective advocacy on social services issues in #Ohio, we trust @CommunitySols to propose the policy solutions Ohioans need #GOPCThread

Ohio is v. lucky to have such a strong & talented statehouse reporters corps. For the latest, we always check @karenkasler @andy_chow @joingles @lbischoff @jmborchardt @jbalmert & @tylerjoelb among others #GOPCThread

The @GreaterOhio staff is small and mighty, but we couldn’t do without the many smart, insightful partners, colleagues, and leaders we rely on. #GOPCThread