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Local Policymakers

Building government residents can count on

Results for America helps local governments across the country improve residents’ lives by using data and evidence effectively to tackle pressing challenges.

  • Cities and counties can access resources to identify what works to advance economic mobility and reduce racial disparities.
  • Policymakers can join learning opportunities and peer networks to help them implement evidence-based solutions.
  • Local governments can benchmark their data-driven progress and accelerate efforts to improve outcomes in their communities.
By the Numbers
275+
Cities & Counties Supported
62
Certified Cities
500+
Solutions Sprints Participants

Our Programs

What Works Cities Certification

Celebrating local governments for excellence in data-driven decision making.
Economic Mobility Catalog

Helping local government leaders identify and implement evidence-based strategies to advance economic mobility.
Opportunity Accelerator

Helping governments advance economic mobility and reduce racial disparities in their communities.

Local Infrastructure Hub

Empowering city leaders to access federal infrastructure dollars and drive local progress.
American Rescue Plan Dashboard

Tracking how state, local and tribal governments are investing American Rescue Plan funds.
Good Jobs and Equity Project

Supporting state and local governments to improve job quality and increase workforce equity.

Solutions

Supporting policymakers with the tools and training to identify, implement and scale evidence-based solutions.
Healing Through Policy

Helping city, county, and state governments create pathways to racial justice.
LEVER

Building state and local governments’ capacity to evaluate federal investments.

Featured Resources

Local
April 22, 2022
How City-County Collaborations Advance Economic Mobility
Local
February 28, 2022
City Budgeting for Equity and Recovery
Local
June 30, 2021
Closing the Data Gap: How Cities Are Delivering Better Results for Residents
Results for America
August 2, 2022
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Receives National Award for Using Public Communication to Inspire Change and Build Trust
Results for America
January 17, 2018
Bloomberg Philanthropies’ What Works Cities initiative achieves goal of bringing data-based strategies that improve quality of life to 100 cities

“America’s top performing cities use data to drive their decision-making. It leads to effective use of taxpayer resources and equitable service to residents.”

MAYOR BEN WALSH OF SYRACUSE
A WHAT WORKS CERTIFIED CITY

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