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THIS WEEK: U.S. Conference of Mayors to host Hundreds of Bipartisan Mayors in Long Beach for 94th Annual Meeting

Sara Durr2026-06-02T17:04:08-04:00June 2, 2026|

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker among featured speakers June 4 - 7, 2026 | Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center Washington, DC – The U.S Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 94th Annual Meeting is set to

Statement: U.S. Conference of Mayors Celebrates Pride Month, Reaffirms Commitment to LGBTQ+ Community

Sara Durr2026-06-01T09:20:47-04:00June 1, 2026|

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has long championed protections for LGBTQ+ communities, adopting a policy condemning discrimination against gay and lesbian people in 1984 and supporting marriage equality in 2009. Through policy,

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on BUILD America 250 Act

Sara Durr2026-05-20T21:32:21-04:00May 20, 2026|

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on pending bipartisan House legislation—BUILD America 250 Act—to renew the federal surface transportation law: “The nation’s mayors commend House

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Mayor of Oklahoma City
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Mayor of San Diego
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Leirion Gaylor Baird

Mayor of Lincoln
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: 94th Annual Meeting

June 4-7, 2026 in Long Beach, CA

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

National Housing Survey