October 8, 2007
VOL. 74, ISSUE 15
Front Page
Mayors Promote Anti-Poverty Agenda at Congressional Black Caucus
President Vetoes Children's Health Bill
Executive Director's Column
Executive Director's Column
About the Mayor
Denver Mayor Hickenlooper Proclaims October 3 “Colorado Rockies Purple Wednesday"
About the Mayor
Sugar Land (TX) officially became the first city in the nation to be named a Community of Respect® by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
Washington Outlook
HOPE VI Bill Approved by House Committee
Senate Passes USCM Supported Anti-Gang Legislation
Palmer, Duffy Push Anti-Crime Funding
Conyers Introduces Temporary Extension of Internet Tax Moratorium
Congress Approves Temporary Funding to Keep Government Programs Operating at Current Levels in the New Fiscal Year
Other
2007 MWMA Fall Summit
Philadelphia Hosts 2007 MWMA Fall Summit
Managing Municipal Waste in an Urban Environment
Zero Waste: Can it be Done?
Benefits of Making Energy from Waste Discussed
Preparing for Disaster, New FEMA Regulations Discussed at MWMA Meeting
Safety Issues Discussed at MWMA Fall Summit
Philadelphia Showcases Efforts to Promote Recycling, Clean Neighborhoods
New Technology Increases Solid Waste, Recycling Efficiency
Thank you!
Chicago Mayor Daley Convenes Mayors Hemispheric Forum in Chicago
Nickels Joins Congressional, Transit Leaders to Tout Climate Benefits of Transit
Seattle Mayor Nickels Honored by Harvard for Leadership Efforts to Combat Global Warming
President Clinton, New York City Mayor Bloomberg Keynote Mayors Climate Protection Summit
Violent Crime Continues Increase Nationwide for Second Consecutive Year
Under Richmond Mayor Wilder, Virginia’s Capital Experiencing Lowest Crime Rate in 25 Years
USCM President Palmer Says Travel Partnership with Mayors Powerful
Chicago Mayor Daley Receives Poland’s Commander Cross of the Order of Merit Award
Cans for Cash City Recycling Challenge
Mayors’ Workforce Directors Gather in DC for 19th Annual Congressional Forum
Mayors Join Celebration for 8th Annual Lights On Afterschool 2007
Lights On Afterschool
Mayors Water Summit Features Climate Change, Water Impacts, Water Conservation Issues
Water Supply Planning, Watershed Management Discussed by Mayors
Mayors Tour San Francisco’s Water System
Denver Mayor Hickenlooper Proclaims October 3 “Colorado Rockies Purple Wednesday"
Best Practice:
Redondo Beach Sets Sights on Ocean Water Quality
Calendar of Events