16 towns try to earn your vote. You choose the champion.

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In round 1, four towns took home category awards.

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Parking Reform

Alameda, California

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Safe Streets

Sacramento, California

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Local Housing

Harrisonburg, Virginia

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Better Budgets

Bellingham, Washington

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Use the guidance of this year's contestants and the past 9 Strongest Town Contest champions to learn how you can continue building your own Strong Town.
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Representatives of Maumee, Ohio, accept their award as the 2024 Strongest Town champion
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