2013 ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS

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CHILDREN, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT'S 2013 NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY HIV DISCRIMINATION AND CRIMINALIZATION FURTHERING THE URBAN FOOD REVOLUTION U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PRIORITIES FOR INVESTING IN HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF PRESCHOOL FOR ALL FOUR YEAR OLDS IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES; IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDED CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS THROUGH EARLY HEAD START AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS; IN SUPPORT OF ADDITIONAL MANDATORY FUNDING TO EXTEND AND EXPAND CURRENT FEDERAL INVESTMENTS IN HOME VISITATION PROGRAM; ALL OF WHICH ARE PAID FOR AN INCREASE IN TOBACCO EXCISE TAXES ARTS AND HEALING PROMOTION OF INFLUENZA VACCINATION AMONG MEDICALLY VULNERABLE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND HISPANIC POPULATIONS SUPPORT FOR URBAN AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT WELLNESS IN REAL ESTATE A CALL TO ACTION TO REDUCE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AMONG OUR NATION'S CHILDREN AND YOUTH RESOLUTION TO ERADICATE BULLYING FROM AMERICA'S SCHOOLS IN SUPPORT OF RAISING AWARENESS OF THE DANGERS OF "THE CHOKING GAME" COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING SUPPORT FOR CDBG IN OPPOSITION TO A DRAWDOWN IN CDBG PROGRAM FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES SUPPORT FOR THE HOME PROGRAM SEQUESTER IMPACTS ON PUBLIC HOUSING PROGRAMS AND THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM ENDING HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS IN SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION SUPPORTING REBUILDING AMERICAN HOMEOWNERSHIP IN SUPPORT OF THE WHITE HOUSE "STRONG CITIES, STRONG COMMUNITIES" INITIATIVE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AS AN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY WELLNESS IN REAL ESTATE CRIMINAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE THE COPS PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF THE CREATION OF A COPS OFFICE TRANSITIONING TO CONSOLIDATION GRANT PROGRAM INFORMATION SHARING AMONG LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN SUPPORT OF BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR ALL GUN SALES SUPPORTING AMERICANS' 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS IN SUPPORT OF THE FEDERAL EFFORTS TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAMS IMPLEMENTING FIRSTNET CYBER SECURITY SUPPORTING AND ADVANCING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES HIV DISCRIMINATION AND CRIMINALIZATION IN SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT'S 2013 NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL STRATEGY IN SUPPORT OF STATES SETTING THEIR OWN MARIJUANA POLICIES WITHOUT FEDERAL INTERFERENCE IN SUPPORT OF HOUSING AND EMPLOYMENT NON-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION PROMOTING AND ENCOURAGING INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM EB5 IMMIGRANT INVESTOR PROGRAM COMPASSION AS AN EFFECTIVE PUBLIC POLICY ENERGY SUPPORTING FULL AND DEDICATED FUNDING OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS SUPPORT TO DOUBLE THE NATION'S ENERGY PRODUCTIVITY IN SUPPORT OF INCREASING FEDERAL ASSISTANCE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY ASSURANCE AND ENERGY SECURITY EFFORTS REQUIRE THAT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOCUS ON THE TREATMENT AND STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE ON-SITE WHERE APPROPRIATE TO MITIGATE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS OF TRANSPORTING LOW, HIGH AND MIXED LEVEL WASTE TO OFFSITE TREATMENT FACILITIES SUPPORT FOR ONSHORE AND OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY PRODUCTION ENDORSING THE MAXIMUM ACHIEVABLE BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS IN THE 2015 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE PROMOTING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND "DECOUPLING" BY THE NATION'S ELECTRIC AND GAS UTILITIES IN SUPPORT OF COMBINED HEAT AND POWER TO PROMOTE ENERGY EFFICIENCY CONSERVING ENERGY AND PROTECTING THE PUBLIC FROM INJURY AND DEATH CAUSED BY CONTACT VOLTAGE IN OUR COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENT WELLNESS IN REAL ESTATE SUPPORTING FULL AND DEDICATED FUNDING OF THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF EPA'S TIER 3 CLEANER GASOLINE AND VEHICLES IN SUPPORT OF THE WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 2013 (S.601) SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES PROTECTED BY LEVEES SUPPORTING THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE SUPERFUND TAX 5IN SUPPORT OF THE RENEWAL OF THE FEDERAL BROWNFIELDS TAX DEDUCTION RESOLUTION TO REINSTATE A FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP FOR ACHIEVABLE AND AFFORDABLE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS SUPPORTING CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL IMPACTS IN ESTABLISHING COMPLIANCE SCHEDULES FOR U.S. EPA PERMITS AND DEVELOPMENT OF FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PLANNING, MONITORING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF U.S. EPA PERMIT REQUIREMENTS SAFEGUARDING MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEMS REQUIRE THAT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FOCUS ON THE TREATMENT AND STORAGE OF RADIOACTIVE WASTE ON-SITE WHERE APPROPRIATE TO MITIGATE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS OF TRANSPORTING LOW, HIGH AND MIXED LEVEL WASTE TO OFFSITE TREATMENT FACILITIES A NEW ERA FOR PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TRANSFORMING SMART CITY TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS ADVANCING U.S. METRO ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH COLLABORATION AND TRADE IN THE AMERICAS CALLING FOR U.S. LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL ELIMINATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS AND REDIRECTION OF MILITARY SPENDING TO DOMESTIC NEEDS PROMOTING & ENCOURAGING INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CALLING FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO SUPPORT FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS IN VENEZUELA AND IN ALL COUNTRIES JOBS, EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE REAUTHORIZATION & FUNDING OF THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL NETWORK FOR MANUFACTURING INNOVATION ACT ADVANCED MANUFACTURING U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PRIORITIES FOR THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ACT REAUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION ON COLLEGE COMPLETION AND AFFORDABILITY RESOLUTION TO ADVANCE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS FOR ALL STUDENTS U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PRIORITIES FOR SMARTER SPENDING ON OUR CITIES' SCHOOLS U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PRIORITIES FOR INVESTING IN HIGH QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN SUPPORT OF PRESCHOOL FOR ALL FOUR YEAR OLDS IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES; IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDED CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS THROUGH EARLY HEAD START AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS; IN SUPPORT OF ADDITIONAL MANDATORY FUNDING TO EXTEND AND EXPAND CURRENT FEDERAL INVESTMENTS IN HOME VISITATION PROGRAM; ALL OF WHICH ARE PAID FOR AN INCREASE IN TOBACCO EXCISE TAXES A CALL TO ACTION TO REDUCE SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AMONG OUR NATION'S CHILDREN AND YOUTH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) EDUCATION U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PRIORITIES FOR ADVANCING QUALITY TEACHING THROUGH PROFESSIONAL, HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PAY INVESTING IN AMERICA'S OPPORTUNITY YOUTH INVESTING IN SUMMER YOUTH JOBS AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION RESOLUTION TO ERADICATE BULLYING FROM AMERICA'S SCHOOLS ARTS EDUCATION SUPPORT INCREASED TECHNOLOGY INCLUSION FOR UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS PRIORITIES FOR ADVANCING ON COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS IMPLEMENTATION WITHOUT DELAY METRO ECONOMICS POLICY DEFENDING THE TAX EXEMPTION ON MUNICIPAL BONDS IN SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL BOND TAX EXEMPTION IN THANKS TO SENATORS ENZI, DURBIN, AND ALEXANDER THE NEED TO PRESERVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CONSUMERS RIGHTS IN THE BROADBAND ERA EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION PROPOSED CHANGES IN NET ASSET VALUE RULES FOR MONEY MARKET MUTUAL FUNDS SUPPORTING CHANGE OF MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DEFINITION IN THE VOLCKER RULE IN SUPPORT OF CRITICAL U.S. CENSUS BUREAU SURVEYS IN SUPPORT OF REPATRIATING CORPORATE EARNINGS TO BUILD INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE UNITED STATES SUPPORTING LOCAL HIRING & LOCAL PROCUREMENT OF GOODS & SERVICES A NEW NATIONAL MODEL FOR INVESTMENT SUPPORTING THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE SUPERFUND TAX CHARITABLE TAX REFORM IN SUPPORT OF THE FEDERAL HISTORIC TAX CREDIT ENDING HOMELESSNESS AMONG VETERANS THE REQUEST FOR MAYORS TO ASSUME THE PURPLE HEART DESIGNATION IN U.S. CITIES, CAPITAL CITIES, AND U.S. TERRITORIES ARTS & HEALTH IN THE MILITARY IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES CONFERENCE OF MAYORS RETIREMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTING COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY STREAMLINING AND REFORM IN SUPPORT OF POLICIES FOR SHAREABLE CITIES IN SUPPORT OF PRESCHOOL FOR ALL FOUR YEAR OLDS IN LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES; IN SUPPORT OF EXPANDED CARE FOR INFANTS AND TODDLERS THROUGH EARLY HEAD START AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS; IN SUPPORT OF ADDITIONAL MANDATORY FUNDING TO EXTEND AND EXPAND CURRENT FEDERAL INVESTMENTS IN HOME VISITATION PROGRAM; ALL OF WHICH ARE PAID FOR AN INCREASE IN TOBACCO EXCISE TAXES IN SUPPORT OF THE RENEWAL OF THE FEDERAL BROWNFIELDS TAX DEDUCTION REGIONAL EXPORT CHALLENGE GRANTS TOURISM, ARTS, PARKS, ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS ARTS AND HEALING ARTS EDUCATION SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATHEMATICS (STEAM) EDUCATION ARTS & HEALTH IN THE MILITARY IN SUPPORT OF THE FEDERAL HISTORIC TAX CREDIT IN SUPPORT OF THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) AND THE URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOVERY (UPARR) PROGRAM IN SUPPORT OF NATIONAL PARKS INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY AND JAZZ APPRECIATION MONTH NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH ARTS FUNDING TRANSPORATION AND COMMUNICATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE NOMINATION OF MAYOR ANTHONY FOXX AS SECRETARY OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN APPRECIATION OF THE HONORABLE RAY LAHOOD IN SUPPORT OF A STRONG AMERICAN INFRASTRUCTURE RESOLUTION FOR THE U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS "AMERICA FAST FORWARD TRANSPORTATION BONDS" IN SUPPORT OF TIGER GRANTS A NEW ERA FOR URBAN STREETS AND URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT AS AN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OPPOSING TRUCK SIZE OR WEIGHT INCREASES IN SUPPORT OF RELIEF FROM RAILROAD CONGESTION IN OUR NATION'S CITIES IN SUPPORT OF HIGH-SPEED RAIL IN SUPPORT OF SAFETY AND INTEGRITY IN THE NATION'S AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM PRESERVING LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY OVER SATELLITE DISH INSTALLATION LOCATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE GIGABIT CITY CHALLENGE SUPPORT INCREASED ACCESS TO BROADBAND AND SPECTRUM THE NEED TO PRESERVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CONSUMERS RIGHTS IN THE BROADBAND ERA A NEW ERA FOR PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TRANSFORMING SMART CITY TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY INFRASTRUCTURE MISCELLANEOUS HONORING THOMAS M. MENINO - MAYOR OF BOSTON THE HONORABLE MICHAEL A. NUTTER MAYOR OF PHILADELPHIA THE HONORABLE CAROLYN GOODMAN MAYOR OF LAS VEGAS Return to the Adopted Policies page.

RESOLUTION ADOPTED JUNE 2013