To provide leadership through advocacy, education, mutual support and networking to cities in King County as they act locally and partner regionally to create livable vital communities. The most influential advocate for cities, effectively collaborating to create regional solutions. SCA aspires to create an environment that fosters mutual support, respect, trust, fairness and integrity for the greater good of the association and its membership. SCA operates in a consistent, inclusive, and transparent manner that respects the diversity of our members and encourages open discussion and risk-taking.
Established in 1978, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the largest municipal housing preservation and development agency in the nation. The agency`s mission is to promote the construction and preservation of affordable, high quality housing for low- and moderate-income families in thriving and diverse neighborhoods in every borough by enforcing housing quality standards, financing affordable housing development and preservation, and ensuring sound management of the City`s affordable housing stock. HPD is responsible for carrying out Housing New York: A Five-Borough Ten-Year Plan, Mayor Bill de Blasio`s initiative to build or preserve 200,000 affordable housing units and to help both tenants and landlords preserve the quality and affordability of their homes. HPD is leading the Mayor`s charge, in partnership with over 13 sister agencies, advocates, developers, tenants, community organizations, elected officials, and financial institutions.
Washington County, Maryland Government strives to fulfill its duty to the citizens of Washington County with regard to operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. This vision is used to ably assist the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County in achieving goals for moving the County forward as present needs and future plans are addressed. According to the Maryland Department of Legislative Services, the Washington County General Fund has one of the lowest costs per capita for services provided of all 23 counties and Baltimore City. This is attributed to the efficiency, staffing levels, and cost containment exhibited in Washington County Government operations.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is North America`s largest transportation network, serving 8.6 million customers a day in New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut – equivalent to one in every three public transit customers in the country. MTA Bridges and Tunnels carry more than 280 million vehicles a year – more than any bridge and tunnel authority in the nation. As the MTA continues to improve and expand under its $30 billion 2015-2019 Capital Program, we are seeking skilled applicants to us help accelerate critical improvements to our century-old subway system to better serve New York in the 21st century.
The Chickasaw Nation is a federally-recognized tribe of more than 73,000 citizens. Tribal government headquarters are located in Ada, Oklahoma.