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Standing Committees of the United States Conference of Mayors

Bipartisan Mayors Call on Congress to Save Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Ahead of Congressional Markup

Mayors Urge House Committee to Keep Public Safety Program Funded at Least at White House-Proposed Levels COPS Program Vital to Public Safety of American Cities WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) called on Congressional appropriators to stave off cuts to the Community Oriented Policing Service (COPS) program and provide at least the

By Sara Durr|2017-07-13T09:34:24-04:00July 13, 2017|Criminal and Social Justice, Mayors and Police Chiefs, News, Press Room|

Bipartisan Mayors to Call on Congress to Save Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) Ahead of Congressional Markup

Press Conference Call: Tuesday, July 11 at 1:00 PM ET WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Tuesday, July 11 at 1 pm ET, a bipartisan group of mayors representing the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will host a press conference call to call on Congress to reject a White House proposal to eliminate the Community Development Block Grant Program

By Sara Durr|2017-07-13T10:07:16-04:00July 10, 2017|Community Development and Housing, Media Advisories|

Republican and Democratic Mayors Call on Washington to Step Back, Start Over & Partner with Mayors to Produce a Health Bill

Bipartisan Mayors Say No to Senate Measure, Citing CBO Figure; Opioid Crisis; Medicaid Cuts; Unacceptable Stress on Town & City Budgets WASHINGTON, DC—Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28 at 11 am ET, a bipartisan group of mayors representing the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will discuss the impact the Senate’s healthcare bill will have on towns and

By Sara Durr|2017-06-27T18:07:44-04:00June 27, 2017|Children Health and Human Services, Media Advisories|

Albuquerque, Birmingham, and West Sacramento Win USCM/Strada Education Network 2017 National Education Pathways with a Purpose Grant Awards

Awards Recognize Mayor-Led Efforts to Enhance College Completion and Career Readiness Miami Beach, FL - Albuquerque, NM Mayor Richard Berry; Birmingham, AL Mayor William Bell, Sr.; and West Sacramento, CA Mayor Christopher Cabaldon have won the 2017 U.S. Conference of Mayors/Strada Education Network 2017 National Education Pathways with a Purpose Grant Awards. The awards were

By Sara Durr|2017-06-27T17:55:13-04:00June 27, 2017|85th Annual Meeting, Jobs Education and the Workforce, News, Press Room|

Mayors and Nonprofits in San Francisco, Providence, R.I., and Lancaster (PA) Honored for Innovative Neighborhood Stabilization Programs

U.S. Conference of Mayors, Wells Fargo Announce 2017 CommunityWINS Grants MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – June 26, 2017 – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Wells Fargo today announced Mayors Edwin Lee of San Francisco; Jorge O. Elorza of Providence, R.I.; and J. Richard Gray of Lancaster, Penn. are recognized with top honors on behalf

By Sara Durr|2017-07-14T12:30:39-04:00June 27, 2017|85th Annual Meeting, Community Development and Housing, News, Press Room|

Letter to House Members Opposing H.R. 3003

Download the letter: USCM Letter Opposing HR3003 June 26, 2017 Dear Representative: I write to register the strong opposition of the nation’s mayors to H.R. 3003, a partisan bill that seeks to punish so-called “sanctuary cities," which is expected to be considered by the full House this week. The U.S. Conference of Mayors represents

By Laura Waxman|2017-06-30T12:02:30-04:00June 26, 2017|Criminal and Social Justice, Letters|

Survey Finds U.S. Mayors Taking Action on Climate Protection, and Planning for More

Cities are promoting renewable electricity, low-carbon transportation, and energy efficiency to reduce emissions MIAMI BEACH, FL – Cities across the country are showing leadership in promoting renewable electricity, low-carbon transportation, and energy efficiency, according to preliminary results of a survey jointly conducted by The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the Center for Climate and

By Sara Durr|2017-06-26T18:20:43-04:00June 24, 2017|85th Annual Meeting, Energy, Environment, Press Room|

Newton (MA) and Long Beach (CA) Mayors Win 1st Place for Their Climate Protection Efforts

Award Winners Announced at U.S. Conference of Mayors Annual Meeting in Miami Beach Miami Beach, FL – The Mayors of Newton and Long Beach are the nation’s top winners in the 2017 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards, an initiative sponsored by The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Walmart. The winners were announced today during the Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards luncheon, which

By Sara Durr|2017-06-23T12:42:29-04:00June 23, 2017|85th Annual Meeting, Energy, Environment, News, Press Room|

Mayors Undeterred by Paris Climate Accord Withdrawal

Bipartisan Group Reinforces Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Cities on Conference Call Today Washington, D.C. – The nation’s mayors today said they are undeterred by the decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord and expressed their unwavering commitment to continue efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to alleviate the impacts of global warming

By Sara Durr|2019-09-19T09:55:42-04:00June 2, 2017|85th Annual Meeting, Energy, Environment, News, Press Room|

Mayors To Voice Strong Opposition To Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord

Hold Press Conference Call – Friday, June 2, 2017 at 12 noon ET to Reinforce Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Cities Washington, D.C. – The nation’s mayors will voice their strong opposition to President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord on a PRESS CONFERENCE CALL tomorrow, Friday, June 2, at 12

By Sara Durr|2017-06-02T05:51:25-04:00June 2, 2017|Energy, Environment, Media Advisories, Press Room|

Mayors Strongly Oppose Withdrawal From Paris Climate Accord

Vow Continued Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Washington, D.C. – The United States Conference of Mayors strongly opposes President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord and has vowed that the nation’s mayors will continue their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to alleviate the impacts of global warming. "The U.S. Conference of Mayors

By Sara Durr|2017-06-01T15:42:44-04:00June 1, 2017|Energy, Environment, Mayors Climate Protection Center, News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Responds to Congressional Budget Office Score of House Healthcare Bill

Statement of Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Chair USCM Children, Health and Human Services Committee Washington, D.C. – On behalf of the nation’s mayors, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Children, Health and Human Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to today’s Congressional Budget Office score of

By Sara Durr|2017-05-30T13:19:04-04:00May 24, 2017|Children Health and Human Services, News, Press Room|

Mayors Karen Freeman-Wilson, Ed Pawlowski to Speak in Support of Community Development Block Grant Funding

Washington, D.C. – On behalf of The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), Gary (IN) Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson and Allentown (PA) Mayor Ed Pawlowski will participate in a Congressional roundtable discussion on the importance of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs, both of which are slated for elimination in the Administration’s

By Sara Durr|2017-05-24T10:16:01-04:00May 24, 2017|Community Development and Housing, Press Room|

The Nation’s Mayors Sound Alarm on Trump FY 2018 Budget: Statement by USCM CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement on the release of President Trump’s FY 2018 budget proposal, A New Foundation for American Greatness: “Mayors across the country are deeply troubled by President Trump’s brazen attack on the very people he promised to protect. The

By Sara Durr|2017-05-23T17:36:25-04:00May 23, 2017|Community Development and Housing, Press Room|

Mayors Buttigieg and Dupree Testify on Wastewater and Stormwater Costs Request to Congress – Pass Integrated Planning and Affordability Legislation
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Mayors Buttigieg and Dupree Testify on Wastewater and Stormwater Costs Request to Congress – Pass Integrated Planning and Affordability Legislation

Environment, Mayors Water Council, Updates

Mayors Buttigieg and Dupree Testify on Wastewater and Stormwater Costs Request to Congress – Pass Integrated Planning and Affordability Legislation

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg testified on behalf of The US Conference of Mayors and Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny Dupree testified on behalf of the National League of Cities before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment, on the high costs of Clean Water Act (CWA) mandates and the need to

By Judy Sheahan|2017-05-22T22:52:39-04:00May 19, 2017|Environment, Mayors Water Council, Updates|

MLB Credits USCM Play Ball Program, Mayors In Baseball and Softball Becoming Most Participated Team Sport in the U.S.
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MLB Credits USCM Play Ball Program, Mayors In Baseball and Softball Becoming Most Participated Team Sport in the U.S.

Tourism Arts Parks Entertainment and Sports, Updates

MLB Credits USCM Play Ball Program, Mayors In Baseball and Softball Becoming Most Participated Team Sport in the U.S.

At today’s quarterly Major League Baseball owners’ meeting, a report prepared by the Sports & Fitness Industry Association shows that with nearly 25 million participants, baseball and softball combined to rank as the most participated team sports in the United States. In commenting on the report, MLB Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. said, “No goal

By Tom McClimon|2017-05-18T13:05:12-04:00May 18, 2017|Tourism Arts Parks Entertainment and Sports, Updates|

U.S. Metro Economies: Past and Future Employment Levels

Download the report: Metro Economies - Past and Future Employment Metro Employment in 2016 The US economy added 2.3 million jobs in 2016. Metro areas generated over 2 million new jobs, more than 95% of all US gains. Over 300 metros experienced job growth in 2016, with the New York and Dallas metros each

By Dave Gatton|2017-05-17T07:40:28-04:00May 17, 2017|Transportation and Communications, U.S. Metro Economies|

U.S. Conference Of Mayors To Stress Importance Of Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds During Infrastructure Week

Washington, D.C. – On the heels of President Trump reaching 100 days in office, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett will add his voice to the need for additional infrastructure investment and the preservation of the tax exemption on municipal bonds at events in the nation's capital during Infrastructure Week (May

By Sara Durr|2017-05-16T17:02:30-04:00May 16, 2017|Media Advisories, Transportation and Communications|

U.S. Mayors to Participate in Infrastructure Week

Release New Report Demonstrating Why Federal Dollars Should be Directed to Cities Washington, D.C. – On the heels of President Trump reaching 100 days in office, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, USCM Infrastructure Task Force Chair Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and other mayoral leaders from across the country will

By Sara Durr|2017-05-13T09:28:36-04:00May 13, 2017|Committees, Media Advisories, Press Room, Transportation and Communications|

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