Atlanta’s Byron Amos Elected Second VP of National League of Cities’ Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials

District 3 Atlanta City Council member Byron Amos has been elected as the 2026 second vice president of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials, a constituency group of the National League of Cities (NLC). The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials serves as a forum for communication and networking among demographic municipal officials and their colleagues to share ideas and develop leadership experience.

Council member Amos was elected in November at NLC’s 2025 City Summit conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

“I am profoundly honored and energized to serve as the second Vice President of NBC-LEO,” said Council member Amos. “This victory is not just mine; it belongs to the countless local leaders who tirelessly work on the front lines every day. Our mission now is clear: to amplify the voice of every Black local official, turn policy into tangible progress, and ensure that our shared vision for equitable, prosperous communities is realized by the City Council to the statehouse. I look forward to working alongside this dedicated leadership to push our agenda forward.”

The National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials provides a platform for municipal leaders to connect, share best practices, and advocate for the needs of their communities. The group also contributes to NLC’s leadership development, policy formulation, advocacy, and program activities.

“The National League of Cities’ constituency groups are home for local leaders committed to advocating for their communities, finding supportive networks and developing thriving, resilient communities,” said National League of Cities President Kevin Kramer, Council member, Louisville, Ky. “I am thrilled to work with Council member Amos and look forward to supporting their vision and leadership as part of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials.” Amos was elected to the Atlanta City Council in 2022. His campaign slogan, “How Can We Help,” reflected his previous experience as a community builder and advocate, which propelled him toward his current position as an Atlanta City Councilmember. As an Atlanta native and lifelong resident of Vine City, Byron has served as President of the Vine City Civic Association, Inc., as well as the Chairperson of Neighborhood Planning Unit L. Councilman Amos is also an entrepreneur, community organizer, and public education advocate with more than 25 years of experience in building stronger communities. He currently serves as the CEO of Capacity Builders, Inc., a corporation that focuses on overseeing community empowerment and development programs that encourage citizens to engage with their local government. Councilman Amos also served as the District 2 Representative on the Atlanta Board of Education for seven years. He led efforts to create and adopt the first Atlanta Public School Equity Policy, aimed at bridging achievement gaps between white and black students in Atlanta Public Schools and addressing socioeconomic factors that impact student learning. Additionally, Councilman Amos serves on the Community Leadership Council of the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.

The astute businessman and and affable politician is a native Atlantan and a lifelong resident of the Vine City community. He is an entrepreneur, community organizer, and public education advocate with over 25 years of experience. He is also the CEO of Capacity Builders Inc., a nonprofit focused on community development and civic engagement, and owns a private security company, End All Threat Security. Prior to his election to the City Council in 2021, he served as the District 2 representative on the Atlanta Board of Education, where he championed the reintroduction of vocational education and the creation of the school system’s first-ever equity policy. Amos is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Central Michigan University. He has also completed the FBI Citizens Academy, the City of Atlanta Citizen Police Academy, and the Citizens Fire and Rescue Academy.

For more information on NLC’s constituency groups, visit: https://www.nlc.org/cg.