Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on President Biden’s announcement today that he will not seek re-election. “Over the past three and a half years, President Joe Biden has been an incredible ally and advocate for America’s mayors. When he assumed office in January of
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on the shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump earlier today. “The nation’s mayors are relieved to hear that former President Trump is safe and did not sustain more serious injuries during today’s violent incident at
Mayors’ bipartisan national agenda covers a full range of issues impacting American cities Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released its 2024 election priorities, a bipartisan national issue platform that will drive the mayors’ advocacy at this summer’s Republican and Democratic national conventions and beyond. Release of the mayors’ policy roadmap
The 83-city survey found most of the cities have enforceable antidiscrimination ordinances or protections. Nearly all provide benefits to same-sex spouses or domestic partners. Washington, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released its first-ever survey– Building an Inclusive City: How Mayors are Supporting and Involving LGBTQ+ Residents – detailing the latest ways mayors
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Elected First and Second Vice Presidents on Final Day of USCM’s 92nd Annual Meeting Kansas City, Missouri – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) voted to elect a new leadership team and approved a slate of policy resolutions that will serve as
Kansas City, Missouri – Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on today’s mass shooting in Columbus, Ohio: “America’s mayors are shocked and saddened once again by yet another mass shooting, this one in Columbus, Ohio, where 10 people, including two teenagers, were shot early this morning.
Sessions build on previous days’ work to establish Conference priorities. Meeting concludes tomorrow as mayors adopt policy agenda, elect new leadership for coming year. (Kansas City, Mo.) – Today, on the third day of the 92nd annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), mayors built on their previous days’ work establishing Conference priorities
Program Supported by Target Recognizes Boston (MA), Madison (WI), and Bloomington (MN) Kansas City, Missouri — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Target announced the winners in this year’s Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant Program which is designed to recognize, strengthen, and sustain policies and practices that police departments across the nation are
Committees continued advancing policy resolutions. Mayors discussed best practices, heard from pollster Frank Luntz and White Advisor and former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu. (Kansas City, Mo.) – Today, the nation’s mayors continued the 92nd annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), leading discussions on climate and sustainability, innovation, and the role of
The Challenge awards a total of $1.5 million to support local workforce programs and close the digital skills gap Kansas City, MO — Today, Comcast Corporation and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the winners of the Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge grant awards program at USCM’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Kansas
U.S. Conference of Mayors and Truman Center Announce Findings from Survey on U.S. Cities’ International Activities Kansas City, MO - During the 92nd Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the Conference and the Truman Center are pleased to debut the results of their collaboration to understand the international activities of U.S. cities.
Committees began voting on policy resolutions. Mayors heard from U.S. officials, including White House Advisor Tom Perez. Thirteen cities were honored for climate leadership. Kansas City, Mo. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) hosted the first day of its 92nd Annual Meeting, with more than 200 mayors convening in Kansas City for
Reno and St. Cloud Mayors Win Top Climate Awards Kansas City, MO – As the effects of climate change become more impactful on cities throughout the nation and the world, thirteen U.S. mayors were recognized today for their outstanding leadership in combatting these changes, each winning a 2024 Mayors’ Climate Protection Award. Reno Mayor
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve on today’s mass shooting in Rochester Hills, Michigan: “Today, yet again, a mass shooting has marred what should have been an ordinary summer evening for families spending time at a park. While the details of this horrific act of
Washington, DC – Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on today’s Supreme Court Garland v. Cargill decision: “Earlier this week, America’s mayors welcomed the FBI report that there had been a significant decrease in violent crime during the first quarter of this year. Most striking was the
Mayors will highlight local leadership on housing, public safety, mental health and the economy Washington, DC – On Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. CT, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a press conference during its 92nd Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, where a bipartisan group of nearly 200 mayors from across the
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. Last year, in response to the surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in state houses across the country, the Conference adopted a resolution
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on the June 2 mass shooting in Akron. “Once again, an American city is grappling with a mass shooting. This one was in Akron, where early yesterday one person was killed and 24 others injured, at least two critically, at a
Washington, D.C.— Today, a bipartisan group of 117 mayors from across the country sent a letter to Senator Bernie Sanders and Senator Bill Cassidy, Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, respectively, urging them to consider city priorities as they draft legislation to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation
Washington, D.C.— This evening, the United States Senate will vote on S.J.Res. 57, a Congressional Review Act resolution to cancel regulations finalized by the Treasury Department that provided rules and clarity for how cities can deploy resources under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Specifically, the resolution would undo guidance for the State and
