July 16, 2007
VOL. 74, ISSUE 11
Front Page
PALMER: “This Is The Time for Mayors”
See below for complete coverage of the 75th Annual Meeting.
Executive Director's Column
Executive Director's Column
Other
DuPont Awards 3 Cities $250,000 in Lead-Safety Grants at the 75th Annual Conference of Mayors Meeting
Mayors Emphasize 2007 Ten Point Plan Homeland Security Priorities
Climate Protection Task Force Focuses on Mayoral Leadership
Republican Mayors, Local Officials
Philadelphia and Wilmington Receive First Place in 2007 Excellence for Community Trees and Urban Forestry Awards
Mayors & Business Leaders Focus on Climate Protection
Mayors Release New Information on Water and Sewer Spending and Asset Management
Congressman Dennis Kucinich Focuses on Peace, Support for Cities
New Mexico Governor and Democratic Presidential Candidate Bill Richardson Praises Conference of Mayors for 10-Point Plan
Countrywide Chairman, CEO Mozilo Praises Mayors’ Work on Financial Literacy
2007 National City Livability Award Winners Announced
Mayors Urged to Get Actively Involved Now to Achieve a More Accurate Count of All Residents in the 2010 Census
Conference of Mayors Announces Winner of the 2007 National City Water Taste Test Competition
Mayors Focus on Education and High School Dropout Crisis
Mayors Say Entry and Visa Policies Deterring Overseas Travel to U.S., Creating Economic Hardship for Nation’s Cities
Most Metros See Gains, Says New Metro Economies Report
Governor Schwarzenegger Stresses Climate Change, Partnerships
Mayors’ Workforce Directors Address Workforce Development Linkages
Mayor Villaraigosa Welcomes Fellow Mayors to ‘City of America’s Hope and Promise’
Mayors Share Best Practices on Creating Walkable Communities, Learn How to Reduce Childhood Obesity
Presidential Candidate, Former Senator John Edwards Affirms Support for Many Conference Priorities
Sustainability and Community Trees Task Forces Hold Joint Meeting to Promote Quality of Life in Cities
The Mayors Dashboard: Helping Mayors Assess Citywide Performance, Manage Strategy
Nationwide Retirement Solutions Stresses Importance of Retirement Planning at Annual Meeting Workshop
Democratic Mayors Embrace Conference 10-Point Plan
U.S. Communities Purchasing Alliance Updates Mayors on Progress
Conference Vice President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Host 2008 Annual Conference Meeting
House Committee Approves $10 Billion Authorization for USCM’s Energy Efficiency Block Grant
HUD Secretary Jackson Addresses Mortgage Foreclosures, Calls for FHA Modernization
A Waterside Tour of America’s Largest Port
Inspirational Start to the 75th Annual Meeting
Conference of Mayors Past-Presidents Bring Historical Context to 75th Anniversary Meeting
Hunger and Homelessness Task Force Considers Broad Agenda
Long Beach Mayor Leads New Task Force to Address Freight Transportation
Energy Committee Discusses Climate Protection, Renewable Energy Sources; Reaffirms Support for Energy and Environment Block Grant
Tourism and Arts Top Agenda of TAPES Committee
Internet Tax Bill, 2010 Census Focus of Urban Economic Policy Committee Meeting
Environment Committee Discusses Oil Supply, Sustainability, Key Policy Resolutions
International Affairs Committee Discusses Sister Cities’ Relationships, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Travel and Tourism Initiatives, Divestment in Sudan
Criminal and Social Justice Committee Focuses on Violent Crime and Illegal Guns
Conference Adopts Resolution on Iraq War
Universal Healthcare, Childhood Obesity and High School After School Main Topics for Children, Health and Human Services Standing Committee Meeting
Foreclosures Top New American City Agenda
Jobs, Education and the Workforce Standing Committee Focuses on Opportunities for At-Risk Youth
Housing Committee Adopts Policy on Mortgage Foreclosures, Homelessness, Public Housing
USCM Defining Moments Videos Premier in LA
Transportation and Communications Committee Tackles Aviation Law Renewal, Challenge to FCC Cable Order
Oklahoma City, Baltimore to Host Annual Meetings
Membership Committee Discusses Recruitment, Retention, Post-Employment Benefits Funding Challenges
Mayors, City CIOs Discuss Municipal Broadband, Digital Inclusion
Three Mayors Leaving Office Recognized for Leadership at Annual Meeting
2007 National Arts Leadership Awards Presented at Annual Meeting
New Conference Leadership: Members Elect Mayors Palmer, Diaz, Nickels as Conference’s Top Officers for 2007-08
Senator Clinton Applauds Mayors’ Ten-Point Plan, Cities Work on Climate Change, Calls for Partnership with Federal Government
Edelman, Conference Align on Priorities for Children’s Health Insurance Program
First Annual Awards Program Honors Mayors for Climate Protection Leadership
Women Mayors Elect New Chair
Calendar of Events