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Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Announces Fourth Class of Mayors
July 9, 2020
Forty mayors from across the U.S. were selected to participate in the virtual program, designed to equip mayors with the leadership and management tools to tackle complex challenges in their cities and improve the quality of life of their citizens. (Spokane Washington pictured)