Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, on the federal government shutdown. “Federal government shutdowns should never be an option, and that is the view America’s mayors have consistently held. As a means of political leverage, a federal government shutdown simply shouldn’t be on the
Washington, DC — Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on the sudden passing of former Newton (MA) Mayor Setti Warren. “I am heartbroken to just learn that former Newton, Massachusetts Mayor Setti Warren has died suddenly at the age of 55. He was a very good
New survey of 105 cities finds 96% reporting very severe or severe impacts from SNAP lapse. Mayors say local efforts can’t replace federal food assistance and call for benefit restoration. WASHINGTON, D.C. — From coast to coast, America’s mayors are warning that the Nov. 1 lapse of SNAP food benefits is already hitting home. In