Veteran municipal leader brings national governance expertise to support revenue resilience, economic development, and local government performance nationwide.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HdL Companies, a leading provider of municipal tax revenue management services for local governments, today highlighted the strategic advisory role of former National League of Cities (NLC) President Jim Hunt, underscoring a long-standing collaboration focused on strengthening local government revenue resilience, service delivery, and economic development outcomes nationwide.
Hunt works with HdL’s leadership team and municipal clients to apply real-world governance experience to practical challenges facing cities, counties, and special districts. His advisory work supports local governments as they navigate revenue volatility, rising service expectations, and increasing demands for fiscal transparency and performance.
With more than three decades of municipal leadership experience, Hunt brings a national perspective shaped by hands-on service and peer collaboration across communities of all sizes. He is also the founder of Amazing Cities, a leadership platform dedicated to helping local officials build trust, align priorities, and deliver measurable results.
“Over the past several years, I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside the HdL team and see firsthand the value they deliver to communities across the country,” said Jim Hunt. “I am proud to continue this work and support HdL’s mission of helping local governments strengthen revenues, improve performance, and enhance quality of life for residents.”
Hunt’s public-sector background includes:
- Municipal Leadership: Twenty-seven years as an elected local government leader, including service as Mayor and City Councilmember.
- National Leadership: President of the National League of Cities in 2005; named Municipal Leader of the Year by American City & County magazine in 2006.
- Thought Leadership: Founder of Amazing Cities; host of the Building Amazing Cities and Towns podcast; author focused on governance effectiveness, trust-building, and community performance.
- Advisory and Speaking Work: Keynote speaker and facilitator for city leadership teams nationwide, with a focus on fiscal sustainability, strategic alignment, and community outcomes.
“Jim’s deep municipal leadership experience and results-oriented perspective make him an exceptional advisor to HdL and our municipal partners,” said Andy Nickerson, President and CEO of HdL Companies. “His work helping local leaders strengthen revenue capture, community engagement, and economic development directly supports our mission to help municipalities thrive.”
As fiscal pressures and economic uncertainty continue to shape local government decision-making, HdL’s collaboration with experienced municipal leaders reinforces the firm’s commitment to practical, evidence-based solutions that public agencies can implement with confidence.
About HdL Companies
HdL Companies helps local governments safeguard and grow revenues that sustain essential services. Our partners strengthen trusted compliance, protect municipal revenue, and reduce program costs to better serve their communities. More than 900 cities, counties, and special districts rely on HdL for sales tax analytics, local tax administration, economic development support, and other revenue solutions. Since 1983, the company has driven $4B in recovered revenue for local agencies.
About Jim Hunt / Amazing Cities
Jim Hunt is founder of Amazing Cities, a leadership platform focused on helping local governments build trust, align priorities, and deliver better outcomes. Jim draws on decades of municipal experience, national leadership roles, keynote speaking, and published works to support city leaders in achieving community success and innovation.
Contacts
Media Contact:
Melissa Heiselt
Marketing Analyst
HdL Companies
424.228.8517
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