Washington, DC–Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, on the tragic death of Tyre Nichols and the circumstances surrounding it: “America’s mayors mourn for Tyre Nichols and grieve with his loved ones. We are outraged that such a brutal killing at the hands of
USCM Files Amicus Brief in support of Highland Park, IL Washington, D.C.— Today, the United States Conference of Mayors filed an amicus brief in National Association for Gun Rights and Susan Goldman v. City of Highland Park, Illinois, supporting the city as it works to maintain the legal flexibility needed to regulate access to
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, on the mass shooting in Half Moon Bay, CA: “Less than 48 hours after 11 people were killed and nine more injured in Monterey Park, we must try again to make sense of the absolute senseless.
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, on last night’s mass shooting in Monterey Park, California: “Once again, we woke up this morning to learn about another mass shooting, this one in Monterey Park at a dance studio near a large Lunar New
Arlington, TX; Chattanooga, TN; Cleveland, OH; Kansas City, MO; Lansing, MI; Lima, OH; Louisville, KY; and Reno, NV Awarded Grants from the United States Conference of Mayors’ DollarWise Campaign Washington, D.C. — The United States Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) DollarWise Campaign awarded its 2023 Innovation Grants — of $10,000 each — to eight mayors
Governor Dan McKee, Mayor David Holt, Mayor Jon Mitchell, and Artists Louis “Eric B” Barrier and Kool DJ Red Alert Understand the Important Role That Arts and Culture Play in Society WASHINGTON, DC—Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors today presented the 2023 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards to three
The new report provides blueprint for communities to reduce emissions and prepare for future risksWashington, D.C. — Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) along with the Wells Fargo Institute for Sustainable Finance released a new report “Investing in Resilient and Equitable Neighborhoods,” which highlights focus areas, best practices and strategies for communities looking
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) announced today $745,000 in grants to nine cities who were winners of the 2023 Childhood Obesity Prevention & Environmental Health and Sustainability Awards. The grants, which were awarded during USCM’s 91st Winter Meeting, aim to support
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Will Address Nation’s Mayors on Friday, January 20 Updated Guidance for Secretary Blinken Remarks Wednesday Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced that additional Biden Cabinet officials will address the nation’s mayors during the 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC. U.S.
Notable Speakers include U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm; EPA Administrator Michael Regan; U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack; U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy; Ambassador Nina Lucine Hachigian (ret), first U.S. Special Representative for City and State Diplomacy Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced additional featured speakers for the
Keynote Marks First Time a Secretary of State has Addressed the Conference Washington, D.C. – As part of The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver remarks on Wednesday, January 18 at 8:45 am ET at the Capital Hilton. This marks the first
Remarks Set for Thursday, January 19, 2023 Capital Hilton | Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – As part of The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will deliver remarks on Thursday, January 19 at the Capital Hilton. The Secretary's remarks will discuss the increasingly important
WASHINGTON – With the enactment of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, the seven leading organizations representing state and local governments at the federal level thank Congress for providing flexibility to use American Rescue Plan Act funds for purposes of infrastructure, neighborhood revitalization, and disaster relief. The National Governors Association, Council of State Governments,
President Biden to Welcome Mayors to White House Washington, D.C. – Starting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will host its 91st Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, bringing together hundreds of bipartisan mayors from across the country. On the final day of the Meeting, Friday, January 20, President Joe Biden will
