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July 2: America’s Mayors to Mark the Nation’s 250th Anniversary at Its Birthplace

Sara Durr2026-07-01T09:15:26-04:00July 1, 2026|

Bipartisan mayors from across the country will gather In Philadelphia, marching together to Independence Hall on the 250th anniversary of the vote for independence Thursday, July 2, 2026 Washington, DC – Two hundred and fifty

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship

Sara Durr2026-06-30T16:52:30-04:00June 30, 2026|

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego, on today’s Supreme Court decision to uphold birthright citizenship: "Today's Supreme Court decision reaffirms a constitutional principle that

STATEMENT: U.S. Conference of Mayors on President Trump’s Decision to Cancel Signing of Bipartisan Housing Bill

Sara Durr2026-06-24T12:01:22-04:00June 24, 2026|

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego, in response to President Trump canceling today’s signing of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act: “America's

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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Elected President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Policy Agenda Adopted for the Year Ahead

Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Columbia (SC) Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Elected First and Second Vice Presidents

Mayors Urge Congress to Protect Critical Housing Programs

Nation’s Mayors Call for Reform of Federal Immigration Enforcement Procedures and Modernization of Immigration System

Emergency Resolutions acknowledge importance of immigrants to the U.S., call on federal immigration enforcement to model professionalism and standards expected of local police, urge bipartisan effort to fix broken immigration system

9 Mayors Discuss Safety and Trust in Their Cities Under Trump

The nation’s mayors gathered in Washington this week, and Minneapolis has dominated the conversation.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against President Trump’s Tariff Actions

Statement from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Following Death of Another Protestor in Minneapolis

Nation’s Mayors Call on Congress to Renew HUD Continuum of Care Grants, Safeguard Housing for Vulnerable Residents

In a newly released letter, bipartisan coalition of 180+ mayors urges federal lawmakers to renew expiring grants, warning of widespread disruptions without action

Nation’s Mayors Urge Congress to Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits

New letter pushes for immediate action as end-of-year expiration looms, threatening the health care of 22 million Americans

Nation’s Mayors to Washington: Here’s What We Need to Fight Crime

In new survey, cities call for increased federal funding, advanced technology and other critical resources to bring crime down further

ICYMI: Crime is Down in Cities All Across the Country

Cities are safer now. Across the country, they are making meaningful progress on public safety and crime reduction, thanks to a combination of community-based initiatives, data-driven policing strategies, and increased investment in prevention and enforcement by America’s mayors.

New Report: U.S Conference of Mayors Releases Data Highlighting Metropolitan Areas as America’s Economic Engines

2025 Metro Economies Report finds that cities account for 90.8% of national GDP, 88.2% of employment in U.S.

In New Video, Mayors Stress Importance of Local-Federal Partnership for America’s Safety and Prosperity

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