Local Progress

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We are local elected officials fighting for racial and economic justice. We build power with community to reshape what's possible in our localities.

A graphic spotlighting Angelita Morillo from Portland, OR featuring a quote and a hand-drawn image of her.
A graphic highlighting a newly filed amicus brief in support of the people of Puerto Rico
A cohort of Local Progress school board members posing for a group photo.
A group photo of LP's ED Ivan with two members of Local Progress.
LP's executive director Ivan Luevanos-Elms speaking at a podium.
Group photo of attendees at Local Progress 2026 National Convening
The image is a statement from Local Progress Pride Caucus with a gradient border. It expresses disappointment over a recent decision affecting trans youth, emphasizing the impact on education and belonging. It reassures that young people are valued and not alone, and reaffirms the commitment to dignity, respect, and humanity.
Sure! Here's a suitable alt text: Image displaying a statement from Local Progress Nuestro Caucus and Local Progress Black Caucus regarding the Supreme Court's decision on Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The text discusses the negative impact of the decision on communities, highlighting the contributions of immigrants and the increased vulnerability of affected groups. It mentions immigrants from Haiti, Syria, El Salvador, Honduras, and Venezuela. The background is a gradient from magenta to purple.
A graphic displaying a hand-drawn image of Pious Ali with a quote.
Image with a colorful gradient border. On the left, bold text reads: "Local leaders have the tools to resist the billionaire buildout. Learn how any community can stop a data center." On the right, there is a document titled "No Buildout for Billionaires." The top right corner says "Learn More With Our New Resources."
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An outdoor gathering on a rooftop in LA during the Federal Deployments Convening.
Group photograph of attendees at the Federal Deployments Convening in LA. Participants are lined up outside.
Graphic that says: How local leaders can tax the ultrawealthy to fund our communities.
An imagine of Javiera Caballero and an accompanying quote.
A black and white graphic, with a colorful border, that contains a statement on the recent VRA SCOTUS decision.
A graphic displaying a group of people protesting with text that says "UPDATED MESSAGING RESOURCE!"
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A graphic featuring Johana Bencomo (City Councilor in Las Cruces, NM). There is a quote on the right and an image of her that looks hand-drawn on the left.
This graphic displays an imagine of Gabriela Santiago-Romero paired with a quote.
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A graphic with text on the left reading, "5 localities told Congress: ICE OUT of our communities" and a map of the US on the right featuring those 5 localities (King County, Columbia Heights, Westminster, Burien, and Maymood).
A colorful graphic highlight a sign-on letter effort by Local Progress to demand an eviction moratorium in Minnesota
ICE agents in Minneapolis. Photo by Robin Wonsley.
A statement from the LP Executive Director denouncing the shooting of an unarmed legal observer by ICE in Minneapolis.
A colorful graphic with a screenshot of a legislative letter sent by LP PA members to the state demanding a ban on Algorithmic Rental Price Fixing
Graphic that reads "Affordability for All" at the top and includes the list of policies to bring costs down around food, energy, health care and child care, housing, and to stop price gouging
Graphic that reads "Affordability for All" and includes the logos for Groundwork Collaborative, SIX, and Local Progress Impact Lab
Photo of the full group of caucus attendees and staff sitting and standing in a hotel ballroom and smiling at the camera. Some people are wearing pink and purple LP shirts
A colorful flyer for the latest report from LP and AI Now on policy making around AI for local elected officials
Graphic that has a US map and reads "11 localities have taken action against algorithmic rental price fixing." On the map, 11 localities are marked as having passed a ban (Seattle, King County, Berkeley, San Francisco, Santa Monica, San Diego, Minneapolis, Providence, Hoboken, Jersey City, Philadelphia), 3 as exploring one (Portland, San Jose, and Chicago) and 2 as having passed a resolution to voice opposition (Nashville and Missoula)
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A graphic about the LPCO public lands letter
“Rent-setting algorithms are fueling the housing crisis by artificially inflating prices and pushing working families out of their communities. By banning these tools, we are taking a critical step toward restoring fairness and transparency in the rental market. I’m proud that Hoboken is part of a growing national movement to protect renters, preserve affordability, and put people before profit.” - Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla