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Mayors Recognized for Leadership on Climate Action

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

By |2023-06-02T09:55:25-04:00June 2, 2023|News, Press Room|

SURVEY OF MAYORS: U.S. Conference of Mayors Releases New Data on Mental Health Crisis and City Responses

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

By |2023-06-14T16:47:37-04:00June 2, 2023|Children Health and Human Services, News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Mass Shooting in Allen, TX

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

By |2023-05-07T12:37:22-04:00May 7, 2023|News, Press Room|

America’s Mayors: Congress Must Act, Lives Depend on It

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

By |2023-05-03T17:16:26-04:00May 3, 2023|News, Press Room|

America’s Mayors: Ignore This Reckless Debt Limit Plan, Congress Must Pay Its Bills

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

By |2023-06-14T17:50:20-04:00April 26, 2023|Metro Economies, News, Press Room|

SAVE THE DATE: U.S. Conference of Mayors to Host 2023 Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio

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

By |2023-04-20T12:30:59-04:00April 20, 2023|Media Advisories, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors: Statement on House Debt Limit Plan

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

By |2023-04-20T08:41:06-04:00April 20, 2023|News, Press Room|

USCM to House Judiciary Committee: Vote No on Effort to Reverse Pistol Brace Rule

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

By |2023-04-19T12:54:11-04:00April 19, 2023|News, Press Room|

More than 160 Mayors Demand Congress Act on Gun Safety Legislation

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,

By |2023-04-19T12:31:32-04:00April 17, 2023|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Louisville Mass Shooting

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

By |2023-04-10T17:16:29-04:00April 10, 2023|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Launches New Legislative Action Committee, Names Piscataway Mayor Brian Wahler As Chair

Washington, D.C. – At a recent meeting of the leadership of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), a new Legislative Action Committee was created, and USCM President Miami Mayor Francis Suarez named Brian Wahler, Mayor of Piscataway (NJ), as its Chair. The Conference of Mayors has a long track record of successful advocacy in

By |2023-03-28T10:42:05-04:00March 28, 2023|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Nashville School Shooting

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, on the mass shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville: “America’s mayors are horrified that at least three students and three adults were killed today at a grade school in Nashville. This is the third school

By |2023-03-27T16:00:52-04:00March 27, 2023|News, Press Room|

U.S. Mayors Visiting Israel with AJC Project Interchange to Explore, Strengthen Cooperation

Jerusalem, Israel – A bipartisan group of U.S. mayors is visiting Israel this week with Project Interchange, an educational institute of American Jewish Committee (AJC), in partnership with The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). The program’s intensive sessions and visits throughout the country will enable the mayors to gain a first-hand understanding of Israel’s vibrant

By |2023-03-20T09:55:39-04:00March 20, 2023|News, Press Room|

American Mayors Congratulate Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti on Confirmation as Next U.S. Ambassador to India

Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate approved the nomination of Eric Garcetti, former mayor of Los Angeles, to be the next U.S. Ambassador to India. In response, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement. “America’s mayors are proud to congratulate Eric Garcetti on becoming America’s

By |2023-03-15T17:22:34-04:00March 15, 2023|News, Press Room|

Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on President Biden’s Executive Order to Strengthen Enforcement and Reduce Gun Violence

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Joe Biden announced an executive order to reduce gun violence and protect public safety, including numerous priorities of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). In response, below is a statement from Tom Cochran, USCM CEO and Executive Director: “We applaud the President’s action today to reduce gun violence by

By |2023-03-24T12:08:36-04:00March 14, 2023|Criminal and Social Justice, News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Endorses Bipartisan Senate Rail Safety Legislation

American Mayors Have Long Called for Reforms to Modernize Rail Systems, Promote Safety Washington, D.C.— Today the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) is endorsing critical and long-overdue legislation to make American railways safer. Following a train derailment and chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of Senators, led by Sens. Sherrod

By |2023-03-13T10:01:55-04:00March 13, 2023|News, Press Room|

Mayors Celebrate Two Years of Progress Since Passage of ARPA

  Washington, D.C.— Tomorrow marks the two-year anniversary of the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A critical component of this legislation was direct fiscal relief to local governments, which were devastated by unprecedented need and budget shortfalls as a result of the pandemic. Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors has

State & Local Government Associations Support NGA’s Call for Bipartisan Solution on Debt Limit

Washington, DC – Today, the six leading organizations representing state and local governments at the federal level—the United States Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, National Association of Counties, National Conference of State Legislatures, International City/County Management Association, and The Council of State Governments—concurred with the recent statement of the National Governors Association (NGA) calling

By |2023-03-09T13:41:22-05:00March 9, 2023|News, Press Room|

Mayors at South by Southwest

USCM to Return to Austin for Civic I/O Mayors’ Summit, Sessions on Renewing Opportunity in American Cities Washington, DC – American 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 will

By |2023-03-08T10:18:09-05:00March 8, 2023|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Thank U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh for his Public Service

Washington, D.C.— Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO Tom Cochran on the departure of U.S. Secretary of Labor and former Boston mayor, Marty Walsh, and his legacy of public service: “For the last 25 years, Marty has fought for working people. From his time in the Massachusetts state legislature to

By |2023-02-17T14:14:23-05:00February 17, 2023|News, Press Room|
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