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U.S. Mayors Praise New Legislation to Safeguard Federal Funds from Improper Impoundment

Bill would allow local governments a “right of action” to challenge impounded funds. Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Sam Liccardo (CA-16), Dave Min (CA-47) and Eugene Vindman (VA-7) introduced the Protecting Our Constitution and Communities Act (POCCA), which will strengthen the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 and provide local government with an avenue

By |2025-05-15T14:40:09-04:00May 15, 2025|News, Press Room|

During 2025 Police Week, Nation’s Mayors Applaud Work of City Police Officers to Keep Residents Safe

Actions by Federal Government Threaten Cities’ Progress in Addressing Root Causes of Violence Washington, D.C. – As police officers from across the country gather this week in the nation’s capital for National Police Week, America’s mayors are calling on Congress to oppose any actions that would threaten the great progress mayors and police departments –

By |2025-05-14T09:34:52-04:00May 14, 2025|News, Press Room|

Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on ICE’s Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka

Washington, DC–Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, on today’s arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka by ICE: “The events this afternoon involving the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka by ICE agents outside Delaney Hall, a detention facility run by a private prison operator

By |2025-05-09T18:58:11-04:00May 9, 2025|News, Press Room|

In New Letter, Mayors Raise Concern Over Proposed Cuts to Medicaid and Effect on Public Safety in Cities

Bill being considered by the House threatens progress on public safety and homelessness Washington, D.C.— Today, United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran sent a letter to the House Energy & Commerce Committee, calling on its members to preserve and strengthen Medicaid

By |2025-05-09T15:13:55-04:00May 9, 2025|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Mass Shooting in Glendale, Arizona

Washington, DC – Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on last night’s mass shooting outside a Glendale (AZ) restaurant: “America’s mayors mourn the tragic shooting in Glendale last night that took the lives of at least three people and injured five more. All of the victims were

By |2025-05-05T21:51:29-04:00May 5, 2025|News, Press Room|

Mayors Urge Congress to Reject Proposed Cuts to Hollow Out Programs Critical to American Cities

Washington, D.C.— Today, the White House released its FY2026 budget proposal, which includes significant funding cuts to numerous programs that have long been critical for American cities. In particular, it calls for fully eliminating the Community Development Block Grant Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program. In response, USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther released

By |2025-05-02T14:26:06-04:00May 2, 2025|News, Press Room|

U.S. Mayors Praise Bipartisan Senate Efforts to End National Emergency Imposing New Tariffs on All Imported Goods

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

By |2025-04-29T09:47:46-04:00April 29, 2025|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on DOJ’s Termination of Critical Grants

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

By |2025-04-23T17:14:48-04:00April 23, 2025|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Florida State University Shooting

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

By |2025-04-17T18:18:09-04:00April 17, 2025|News, Press Room|

ICYMI: What U.S. Mayors Are Saying About Tariffs

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

By |2025-04-11T08:57:56-04:00April 11, 2025|News, Press Room|

U.S. Mayors Praise Bipartisan Senate Passage of Resolution to End National Emergency Imposing Tariffs on Goods Imported from Canada

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

By |2025-04-03T11:06:21-04:00April 3, 2025|News, Press Room|

U.S. Mayors: Statement on New Retaliatory Tariffs Placed on Imported Goods

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.

By |2025-04-02T19:35:25-04:00April 2, 2025|News, Press Room|

More than 200 Mayors Write to Congressional Leaders Outlining Opportunities to Strengthen American Cities in Reconciliation Bill

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

By |2025-03-31T11:01:11-04:00March 31, 2025|News, Press Room|

Joint Statement by Mayors of Canada, Mexico, and the United States on the Benefits of North American Free and Fair Trade

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

By |2025-03-28T13:38:22-04:00March 28, 2025|News, Press Room|

AJC Project Interchange, U.S. Conference of Mayors, Host Annual Mayoral Delegation to Israel

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

By |2025-03-26T17:30:03-04:00March 24, 2025|News, Press Room|

Symbium Named Winner of Mayors’ Matchup Civic Tech Pitch Competition at SXSW

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

By |2025-03-11T17:47:40-04:00March 9, 2025|News, Press Room|

Mayors at South by Southwest

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

By |2025-03-06T17:27:09-05:00March 6, 2025|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on House Hearing on Immigration Enforcement

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

By |2025-03-06T10:20:35-05:00March 6, 2025|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on the Passing of Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

 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

By |2025-03-05T14:38:34-05:00March 5, 2025|News, Press Room|

In New Video Ahead of Joint Session, Mayors Stress Importance of Local-Federal Partnership for America’s Safety and Prosperity

  “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

By |2025-03-04T10:26:43-05:00March 4, 2025|News, Press Room|
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