Six steps are presented for achieving a more coordinated and comprehensive approach to reentry at the city level and include: (1) getting the lay of the land- reviewing pertinent research, identifying reentry stakeholders, evaluating areas and populations most in need, leveraging mayoral support, and developing a strong messaging platform; (2) assembling a task force which has a clear timeline and set of goals, common measures of success, designated roles and responsibilities, and ongoing communications; (3) making collaboration work; (4) addressing city-level barriers to employment; (5) engaging the business community; and (6) taking it to the next level. By taking these outlined steps, cities can make significant progress in creating a more coordinated, intentional approach to reentry fostering long-term solutions. Because cities are confronted with the day-to-day reality of reentry and see its detrimental effects in their communities, mayors and other municipal leaders have already begun to actively seek out, test, and refine solutions. In 2008, a group of 150 mayors, city leaders, funders, academics, and practitioners from more than 20 cities came together to share effective strategies for connecting formerly incarcerated individuals to work. At the same time, the Mayors Summit on Reentry and Employment took place. This report was inspired by discussions about these strategies that took place at the Mayors Summit. Appendix