By Ed Somers
May 21, 2007

Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (NY) will address a plenary luncheon on Friday, June 22 during the upcoming 75th Annual Conference of Mayors in Los Angeles. In addition, New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich, just confirmed, will address a plenary session on Sunday, June 24.

Democratic and Republican candidates for President of the United States have been invited to participate in the meeting by Conference President Trenton Mayor Douglas H. Palmer, and additional confirmations are pending.

Invitations are pending with a number of other major speakers, including President George W. Bush, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA) and former President Bill Clinton.

Host Los Angeles Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa has arranged for a wonderful schedule of spouse, youth, workshop, and evening social events that reflect the energy and excitement of Los Angeles.

An updated draft agenda, detailed host city information, and registration are available at usmayors.org. The draft agenda contains information regarding plenary sessions, committee and task force meetings, workshops, and award presentations.