Commissioner Lynum Attends Holiday Reception at the White House

 Commissioner Lynum attended a holiday reception at the White House as a guest of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on December 15, 2009.

 Commissioner Lynum is no stranger to the White House, having visited several times, with the most recent visit being March 17, 2009, during the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference. Commissioner Lynum and several of her National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) colleagues met with White House officials regarding NBC-LEO’s priorities and how to engage African Americans in the rebuilding of America.

 “The reception was superb,” said Commissioner Lynum. “The White House was elaborately decorated with dozens of trees and the President and First Lady were very gracious regarding the holiday spirit.”