Preparing for Aging Populations in America’s Cities: Status Report on Aging in America
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Mayors Say Creating Age Friendly Cities is a Top Priority
Washington, DC – In a new report, a large majority of mayors across the country say that prioritizing issues facing older Americans is a top priority for cities. The USCM/AARP Report on Aging in America which surveyed 108 mayors, details the top six priority issue areas that mayors identify as facing older Americans in cities
The Nation’s Mayors Praise Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill Including Aid for Flint
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today is praising Congress for passing the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act in the Senate by a vote of 78-21 that contains numerous programs to assist cities with their infrastructure needs. Key to the mayors is the inclusion of much needed aid to
Mayors Examine Issues of Homelessness and Hunger in America
The U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Alliance to End Homelessness To Release 2016 Hunger and Homelessness Survey 38-City Survey Results Announced on a Conference call Wednesday, December 14th at 11am ET Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will release its Annual 2016 Hunger and Homelessness Report on Wednesday, December 14 at
The Nation’s Mayors Call on Presidential Candidates to Partner With Cities
Oklahoma City, OK—Under the leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, a bipartisan delegation of mayors who serve in the organization’s leadership convened to identify specific areas of focus they believe the next President of the United States should prioritize. They called for federal cooperation on issues important to
Statement by Tom Cochran On the House Passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016
Washington, D.C. – Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following statement on passage by The U.S. House of Representatives of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016: “The nation’s Mayors are pleased that the House overwhelmingly passed the Water Resources Development Act (HR 5303) in such a
The U.S. Conference of Mayors Serves as Founding Member of The Global Parliament of Mayors
Washington, D.C. – Under the leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President and Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett, a delegation of mayors including USCM Second Vice President Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin, Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley and USCM CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran joined more than 60 mayors representing cities from across the
Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on the Death of Former Miami Police Chief John Timoney
Washington, DC U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran today released the following statement on the death of John Timoney: Americas mayors and Americas cities have lost a great one. John Timoney was totally dedicated to being the best, and he was the best. He respected The United States Conference of
Community Conversations and Other Efforts to Strengthen Police-Community Relations In 49 Cities
Download the Report: Community Conversations and Other Efforts to Strengthen Police-Community Relations In 49 Cities Washington, DC – Mayors across the country have undertaken significant efforts to further strengthen police and community relations, a new report of 49 cities released today from The U.S. Conference of Mayors shows. The report finds that in response to
Mayors Across the Country Are Making Strides in Strengthening Police-Community Relations
Washington, DC – Mayors across the country have undertaken significant efforts to further strengthen police/community relations, a new report of 49 cities released today from The U.S. Conference of Mayors shows. The report finds that in response to the tragic shootings in Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights, and Dallas that rocked the nation in early July,
U.S. Conference of Mayors, Walmart, Walmart Foundation Announce More Than $3 Million in Available Funds for Manufacturing Grants
Washington, D.C. – From its headquarters today, The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) joined with Walmart and the Walmart Foundation to launch the third awards cycle of the Walmart U.S. Manufacturing Innovation Fund. The Fund provides grants to innovators in the manufacturing sector and seeks to create new processes, ideas, and jobs that support America’s
Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett On Last Night’s Ambush of Dallas Police Officers
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett today issued the following statement regarding the ambush of police officers in Dallas: “Today is a sad day for Dallas, for all of America’s cities, and for the nation. Last night, five brave police officers were killed and seven more
Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran On the U.S. Senate’s Immigration Cloture Votes Today
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran today issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s Immigration Cloture votes today: “The nation’s mayors commend the United States Senate for today refusing to proceed to a vote on two bills that would have further broken, not repaired, the nation’s
How Energy Technologies Are Reshaping America’s Cities
"How Energy Technologies Are Reshaping America's Cities" is a mayoral survey (178 mayors) providing data on how new energy technologies are being deployed in U.S. cities as part of the many ongoing efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions. Download the Report: How Energy Technologies Are Reshaping America's Cities
U.S. Mayors Report on a Decade of Global Climate Leadership
U.S Mayors Report on a Decade of Climate Leadership was issued on the eve of the COP21 in Paris where 35 U.S. mayors shared their stories on a decade of local climate leadership on their city efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Download Report
Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Actions in America’s Cities
"Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Actions in America's Cities" is a mayoral survey (282 mayors) describing ongoing climate-related actions and practices in cities. Download the report: Climate Mitigation and Adaptation Actions in America's Cities
Successful City Initiatives with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Funding
"Successful City Initiatives with Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Funding" is a mayoral survey (204 mayors) showing how ARRA-based funding was used to accelerate city energy and climate initiatives to cut greenhouse gases and secure other benefits in the wake of the 2008 economic downturn. Download the report: Successful City Initiatives with Energy Efficiency and Conservation