“Without assistance from the federal government, [state and local] layoffs will act as a drag on the recovery for years to come.” Washington, DC--As lawmakers continue to negotiate the details of a COVID-19 response package, an influential voice on the right is calling on Congress to help American cities hit hard by the pandemic. In
U.S. Conference of Mayors enters new partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies' COVID-19 Local Response Initiative, which will help city leaders navigate the challenges associated with wide-scale distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. To view the panel discussion, “Helping Mayors Prepare for the Largest Vaccine Rollout in U.S. History,” click here. Washington, DC -- December 9, 2020 – Leadership from
The latest offering from the Bloomberg Philanthropies COVID-19 Local Response Initiative will help city leaders navigate the challenges associated with wide-scale distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine, including community engagement and private public partnerships To watch the announcement on Wednesday, 12/9, at 10:30am ET, click HERE New York, NY and Washington, DC -- Bloomberg Philanthropies and the
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on President-elect Joe Biden’s selection of Dr. Vivek Murthy to serve as U.S. Surgeon General in the new administration: “The nation’s mayors applaud President-elect Joe Biden’s selection of Dr. Vivek Murthy
91 percent of respondents say their business or government’s condition will worsen without new aid WASHINGTON – Millions of jobs, small businesses and essential government services are at risk if Congress fails to pass another COVID economic relief package. A new survey of public and private sector groups finds that direct aid to local governments
Public Safety and More Jobs at Significant Risk Without Direct Fiscal Assistance Washington, DC – As talks progress on a bipartisan package to address the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s mayors are reiterating their urgent call to include resources for American cities of all sizes – large, medium and small—that have had their budgets decimated by the
Washington, DC – This afternoon, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) hosted a virtual meeting with Dr. Vivek Murthy and mayors across the country to discuss federal and local solutions to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Murthy, a former U.S. Surgeon General, is a co-chair of the Biden-Harris Transition’s COVID-19 Advisory Board. Just last week,
Mayors work with local artists and musicians to unite cities through music Washington, D.C. – Following the release of the City Song Collection, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is celebrating the collaborative efforts of cities across America to inspire and bring together their communities through music. The 9-song collection, which can be found here, features
Mayors Looking Forward to Partnership on Covid-19, Climate, and Infrastructure Washington, DC – Today the leadership of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) participated in a virtual meeting with President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Mayors have developed a strong working relationship with the President-elect over many years and were pleased to be
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris: “The nation’s mayors congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. We stand ready as Democrats, Republicans and Independents to come together and work with you to defeat the
Featuring contributions and collaborations from cities across America Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) announced the release of the ‘City Song Collection,’ featuring 9 songs inspired, composed and performed by local artists from cities all over the country in a demonstration of healing, unity and city
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Trump Administration to end all counting efforts for the 2020 Census ahead of schedule: “The Supreme Court’s decision to allow the Trump Administration to abruptly end all counting efforts for the
American Cities Among the Many Sectors In Urgent Need of Direct Assistance Washington, DC – As talks continue about a long-overdue legislative package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Vice President Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley and Arlington (TX) Mayor Jeff Williams, Chair of the USCM Metro Economies Standing Committee,
“This crisis is far from over and the American people deserve better” Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on President Trump’s decision to halt negotiations on a COVID relief bill: “On the very day that the Fed Chairman called for aggressive action on the economy,
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the President and First Lady testing positive for the Coronavirus: “The nation’s mayors wish the President and First Lady a full and swift recovery. Our thoughts are with them and the millions of other Americans affected by this
A National Discussion on Achieving an American Breakthrough: Mayors and CEOs in Conversation on Equity, Recovery and Growth Washington, D.C. & Basking Ridge, NJ — On Thursday, October 1st at 2:00 pm ET, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Verizon will kick off a virtual roundtable series entitled “A National Discussion on Achieving an
The COVID Relief NOW Coalition calls for “No Recess Without Relief” imploring Congress to find bipartisan solution to move COVID stimulus package Washington, D.C. – Today, The U.S. Conference of Mayors joined COVID RELIEF NOW, a new coalition of nearly 200 major public and private sector groups across the U.S., calling for “No Recess without Relief” and
Washington, DC – Following the introduction of new COVID-19 legislation in the House of Representatives, which allocates $179 billion for direct fiscal assistance to local governments leading the pandemic response on the ground, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran released the following statement in support: “The House Leadership has once again
Washington, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is again urging congressional and administration leaders to return to the negotiating table and pass a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package that includes emergency fiscal assistance to cities of all sizes. American cities continue to face devastating budget shortfalls as a direct result of the pandemic and
Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, September 26th, Former Vice President Joe Biden will address the nation’s mayors during the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Fall Leadership Meeting. Vice President Biden will speak at 2:45 pm ET. The Meeting, which is being held virtually from September 24-26, brings together the Conference’s top leaders to discuss the state