Washington, D.C.—This week, for the first time ever, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) issued a national state of emergency for LGBTQ+ Americans. According to the HRC, over 75 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have passed in state houses already this year, more than twice the total number in 2022. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has long
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on yesterday’s mass shooting in Richmond, VA. “Reacting to a shooting at a high school graduation in Richmond yesterday that took the lives of a high school graduate and his father and injured five other people, that city’s mayor,
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt Elected First and Second Vice Presidents on Final Day of USCM’s 91st Annual Meeting Columbus, Ohio – 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 the official platform
Mayors vow “all-out campaign to preserve our democracy” by bringing visibility to “racist and punitive legislation directed at our cities” Columbus, Ohio — In response to the growing trend by state legislatures to punish municipalities through a plethora of state preemption laws, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (UCSM) today passed a resolution condemning laws that
Program Supported by Target Recognizes Arlington (TX), Lansing (MI), and Huntington (WV) Columbus, OH—Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Target announced the winners of this year’s Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant Program designed to identify, promote, and support police policies and practices that cities of all sizes are finding to be most effective
The Conference heard from federal officials, philanthropic allies, and private sector partners in discussions about local challenges, Conference policy, and alarming state preemption trends (Columbus, OH) – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) continued the 91st Annual Meeting, during which mayors discussed solutions to the pressing issues facing cities, including gun violence and the
The travel recovery has become a travel revolution. People are traveling to a wide variety of cities and towns, both urban and rural, which is leading to a redistribution of where people travel and live - and creating significant opportunities for more communities across the United States to benefit from the tourism and the
Activities included a kick-off press conference, policy forums, and convenings of standing committees, where the Conference began advancing its policy priorities (Columbus, OH) – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors opened its 91st Annual Meeting. Over 200 mayors from across the country are gathering in Columbus, Ohio to discuss local solutions to national challenges
During a meeting of USCM’s Small Business Task Force, Partner America™ updates mayors on available solutions to support their communities Washington, DC – On June 2, 2023, as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH, representatives from Partner America™ shared an update on the status of small businesses during a Small Business
Denver and River Forest Mayors Win Top Awards Columbus, OH – As the effects of climate change continue to impact cities across the country, eleven mayors were recognized today for their distinguished leadership in addressing these threats with a 2023 Mayors’ Climate Protection Award. Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and his city’s Climate Protection Fund
Powerful new survey from 117 cities paints a stark picture of mental health challenge Columbus, OH— Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a new survey – The Mental Health Crisis in America’s Cities and Their Responses to It – which takes a close look at the mental health crisis impacting communities across
State Pre-emption, Public Safety, and Mental Health Among the Priority Topics at Largest Annual Gathering of Mayors June 2 – 5, 2023 | Hilton Columbus Downtown Washington, DC – From June 2 to June 5, 2023, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold its 91st Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Mayors from across the country will come together to discuss solutions
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, on yesterday’s mass shooting in Allen, TX: “Another day in America, another city coping with the horror and reality of a mass shooting. Yesterday’s was in Allen, Texas and at least eight people were killed and
Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Mass Shooting in Atlanta Washington, DC–Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, on today’s mass shooting in Atlanta: “Here we go again: At least one person is dead, and four others were injured in a mass
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation related to the federal debt limit, threatening major programs vital to people living in America’s cities and resources used to tackle the nation’s biggest challenges. In response, Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the United States Conference of Mayors, issued the following
Hundreds of mayors to focus on public safety, mental health, infrastructure, climate, & other issues at Conference’s largest annual gathering June 2 – 5, 2023 | Hilton Columbus Downtown Washington, DC – From June 2 to June 5, 2023, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold its 91st Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Mayors from
WASHINGTON, DC – The following is a statement from Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, in response to the introduction of House legislation related to the federal debt limit. “This is no time to manufacture a crisis. Congress has an obligation to pay its bills, and the
Washington, DC –Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the United States Conference of Mayors, sent a letter to the leaders of the House Judiciary Committee in advance of its meeting today in which it is scheduled to markup H.J. Res. 44, a legislative effort to undo action by the Biden Administration to limit
Frustrated by Lack of Federal Action to Stem Escalating Gun Violence Crisis Washington, DC – Today, a bipartisan group of 164 mayors in the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to Congress urging action on gun safety legislation. Despite mass shootings at Michigan State, in Half Moon Bay, Monterey Park, Uvalde,
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors, on today’s mass shooting in Louisville: “The senseless carnage of gun violence struck another American city this morning as four innocent lives were lost and nine others, including at least two police officers, were injured
