Former NYC Official & Former Philadelphia Mayor Named 'What Works Cities' Senior Fellows (Bloomberg)

 

Results for America, the campaign manager for What Works Cities, announced today that former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and former New York City Chief Analytics Officer Mike Flowers will serve as 2016 What Works Cities (WWC) Senior Fellows, providing expert guidance to city leaders in participating What Works Cities as they expand their use of data and evidence to improve residents’ lives. 

 

The WWC Senior Fellows will lend their expertise and city leadership experience to support the national movement focused on utilizing what works practices in government decision-making. Funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, What Works Cities is one of the largest ever philanthropic efforts to enhance the use of data and evidence in the public sector.

 

“Michael Nutter and Mike Flowers both have great track records using data and evidence in creative ways to improve people's lives in cities. The wisdom they bring to the table from their work in Philadelphia and New York will be a valuable asset for everyone participating in What Works Cities,” said Michael R. Bloomberg.