American Mayors Have Long Called for Reforms to Modernize Rail Systems, Promote Safety Washington, D.C.— Today the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) is endorsing critical and long-overdue legislation to make American railways safer. Following a train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of Senators, led by Sens. Sherrod
National Competition Showcases Cutting-Edge Technologies Addressing Some of the Greatest Challenges Facing Cities Austin, TX – Today, ReThink was announced as the winner of the Mayors' Matchup Civic Tech Pitch Competition at South By Southwest (SXSW). Each year at SXSW, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) helps organize a competition with entrepreneurs and innovators promoting new
Washington, D.C.— Tomorrow marks the two-year anniversary of the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A critical component of this legislation was direct fiscal relief to local governments, which were devastated by unprecedented need and budget shortfalls as a result of the pandemic. Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has
Washington, DC – Today, the six leading organizations representing state and local governments at the federal level—the United States Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, National Conference of State Legislatures, International City/County Management Association, and The Council of State Governments—concurred with the recent statement of the National Governors Association (NGA) calling
USCM to Return to Austin for Civic I/O Mayors’ Summit, Sessions on Renewing Opportunity in American Cities Washington, DC – American mayors will be in Austin, Texas this week for the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, where the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) will co-host the Civic I/O Mayors’ Summit and mayors will
Washington, D.C.— Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO Tom Cochran on the departure of U.S. Secretary of Labor and former Boston mayor, Marty Walsh, and his legacy of public service: “For the last 25 years, Marty has fought for working people. From his time in the Massachusetts state legislature 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 at Michigan State University: “America’s mayors mourn the tragedy that occurred at Michigan State University last night that took the lives of three students, irrevocably altered those of five other students and
Washington, DC – In response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address this evening, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement: “Tonight, the president laid out a concrete plan of action to build on the progress we’ve made to revitalize America. There is still hard work ahead,
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
