Virtual event to be moderated by Kansas City, MO Mayor Quinton Lucas
Monday, October 24, 2022 at 2 pm ET
Washington, D.C. –As millions of Americans prepare to cast ballots, there is significant concern that next month’s midterm elections face a wide range of security threats, including foreign cyber interference, disinformation campaigns, and voter intimidation. In response, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will host a virtual discussion on Monday, October 24 at 2 pm ET about strategies and tactics to ensure safe, free, and fair elections in cities across the country this year. The event will be moderated by Kansas City, MO, Mayor Quinton Lucas and will feature Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law, and Charles Ramsey, former Chief of Police in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia, and Advisor to USCM. Mayors and public safety officials from across the country will be participating in the discussion with them. The virtual event is open to the press, and RSVP information is below.
WHAT:
USCM Discussion on Protecting Safe, Fair, and Free Elections
WHO:
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, Chair of the Conference’s Criminal and Social Justice Committee
Mary McCord, Executive Director of the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown Law
Charles Ramsey, former Chief of Police in Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia and Advisor to the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Mayors from across the country
WHEN:
Monday, October 24, 2022, at 2:00 PM ET
WHERE:
The webinar will be held via Zoom.
RSVP: Interested media should RSVP to Sara Durr at sdurr@usmayors.org for registration information.