WEDNESDAY: Chairwoman Maxine Waters Joins Nation’s Mayors to Call on Congress to Prioritize Housing Support in Build Back Better Plan

Washington, DC – As American cities continue to confront serious housing and homelessness challenges, mayors are calling on Congress to act. The U.S. Conference of Mayors will host a virtual press call on Wednesday, September 29 at 11:00AM ET to discuss important housing provisions authored by Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA, 43^rd District), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, that are a part of President Biden’s Build Back Better plan and to explain the importance of prioritizing those resources in upcoming negotiations on a final bill. Representative Waters will join USCM President Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley, Los Angeles (CA) Mayor Eric Garcetti and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin for the discussion. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to Sara Durr at [email protected] to receive a link to the event.

WHAT:

Press Call with America’s Mayors on Housing Solutions

WHEN:

Wednesday, September 29 at 11:00AM ET

WHO:

Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley, USCM President

Los Angeles (CA) Mayor Eric Garcetti

Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin, USCM Past President

Congresswoman Maxine Waters

RSVP: Sara Durr at [email protected]