Mayors continue to urge Congress to act to restore free and fair trade Washington, D.C.— This week, the Senate will consider S.J. Res 49, a bipartisan resolution to end the national emergency President Trump declared to impose new tariffs on all imported goods. Since this trade war began, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and its
Washington, DC–Yesterday, the Department of Justice canceled hundreds of grants that support a range of local public safety initiatives that prevent violent crime. This comes at a time when cities nationwide are making great progress in reducing crime. According to the FBI’s most recent report violent crime decreased by 10.3%, murder by 22.7% from January-June
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther on today’s mass shooting at Florida State University: “America’s mayors mourn the tragedy at Florida State University this afternoon that took the lives of at least two people, irrevocably altered those of six others and affected the entire Florida State
Washington, DC — On April 2, President Donald Trump announced an across-the-board 10% new baseline tariff rate on imports as well as additional reciprocal tariffs on imports from dozens of trading partners. President Trump partially reversed this decision on Wednesday, limiting tariffs to 10% on all nations, except for China which now has a tariff of
Mayors continue their vocal support for free and fair trade Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, the Senate passed S.J. Res. 37, a resolution to end the national emergency declared to impose tariffs on goods imported from Canada. Earlier this week, on behalf of the nation’s mayors, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran sent
Mayors call for free and fair trade policy to lower costs for families and businesses Washington, D.C.— Today, President Donald Trump announced new sweeping tariffs on imported goods from dozens of countries. America’s mayors have voiced their concern about the economic impact such tariffs will have on local communities. Last week, mayors from the U.S.
The letter highlights key provisions that if included will address critical national needs. Washington, D.C.— Today, a bipartisan group of 225 mayors from across the country sent a letter to Congressional leadership highlighting priorities and opportunities in the upcoming reconciliation bill that will strengthen the local-federal partnership and address critical issues, including the affordable housing crisis. The
Washington, D.C. — Today, mayors and local officials from the United States, Mexico, and Canada issued a joint statement in support of North American trade at the conclusion of a trilateral summit in Washington D.C. Representatives of a multiparty group of mayors and other local officials representing cities and municipalities from the three nations are
Washington, DC - A bipartisan group of mayors has returned from Israel as part of a joint delegation sponsored by American Jewish Committee (AJC) Project Interchange and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The intensive program, which ran from March 17-22, enabled the mayors to gain first-hand knowledge of the situation in Israel at a time when
National Competition Highlights Innovative Technologies Addressing Challenges Facing Cities Austin, TX – Today, Symbium was announced as the winner of the Mayors’ Matchup Civic Tech Pitch Competition at South by Southwest (SXSW). Each year at SXSW, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) helps organize a competition with entrepreneurs and innovators promoting new ideas and technologies to
USCM to Host Civic I/O Mayors’ Summit, Sessions on Housing Crisis in American Cities and Leading During Divisive Times Washington, DC – 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
Washington, DC—In response to yesterday’s House Oversight Committee hearing on immigration enforcement, which included the testimony of the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther issued the following statement: “During yesterday’s hearing, American mayors reiterated their continued and successful commitment to keeping their cities
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on the passing of former Houston (TX) Mayor Sylvester Turner, who served two terms as mayor from 2016-2024 and was a USCM Trustee from 2019-2024.“Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of our dear friend
“American cities are strong; may they continue to be the driver for a stronger America.” Washington, D.C.— This morning, the U.S. Conference of Mayors released a new video ahead of President Donald Trump’s address to a Joint Session of Congress that highlights the tremendous growth seen in America’s cities over the past
Washington, D.C.— In advance of pending tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and the potential impact on the American economy, the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Executive Committee passed an emergency resolution today urging the Trump administration to protect and promote trade relations with both countries. Mayors stress that tariffs would inflict severe economic harm
WASHINGTON, DC – Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors has stood in solidarity with Ukraine, adopting an emergency resolution in support of the Ukrainian people and the democratic values under assault. Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther released the following statement:
The bill threatens to undermine major progress cities have made in recent years to create safer communities. Washington, D.C.— Today, a bipartisan group of more than 75 mayors from across the country sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate calling on them to vote against H.R. 32, The No Bailout
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on the Trump Administration’s directive to freeze federal grants, loans and other key assistance programs. “America’s mayors are deeply concerned by the Trump Administration’s sweeping freeze of federal funding for grants, loans and other critical assistance programs. We are
Bloomberg/CityLab: Mayors Chart an Agenda for Tackling the Housing Crisis Under Trump Washington, D.C. — Last week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released the results of a National Housing Survey of 120 U.S. cities, whose responses show a country struggling with a housing access and affordability crisis that city leaders expect
Washington, D.C. – As the 93rd Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) came to a close, mayors emphasized the importance of a strong local-federal partnership to keep America’s cities thriving. During the meeting’s final sessions, mayors reaffirmed their commitment to being educators for federal officials on priority issues like housing and