Criminal and Social Justice Standing Committee
The safety of American residents and institutions is a critical concern of mayors across the country.
The Criminal and Social Justice Standing Committee, led by Chair Mayor Quinton Lucas, works on issues related to immigration, gun violence, police reform and racial justice, election security, emergency management, and more.
Leadership
Mayor Quinton Lucas
Kansas City, MO
Chair
Mayor Jim Kenney
Philadelphia, PA
Vice Chair
Mayor Frank Cownie
Des Moines, IA
Vice Chair | Emergency Management
Mayor Joseph P. Ganim
Bridgeport, CT
Vice Chair | Reentry
Mayor Todd Gloria
San Diego, CA
Vice Chair | Border Policy
Mayor Jerry Dyer
Fresno, CA
Vice Chair | Community Policing
Latest News and Resources
EPA Unfunded Mandates: Priority Issues for Local Governments
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been moving forward with new and upcoming policies intended to protect public
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,
Statement by The U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Mass Shooting at Michigan State University
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, on
U.S. Conference of Mayors Joins Fight to Preserve Ability of Local Governments to Address Gun Violence in Their Communities
USCM Files Amicus Brief in support of Highland Park, IL Washington, D.C.— Today, the United States Conference of Mayors
Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Half Moon Bay Shooting
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, on
Adopted Polices
Search all Criminal and Social Justice Standing Committee resolutions dating back to 1992 using the search bar, or click on each Annual Meeting by year below to view the resolutions passed.
Staff Contact
Laura Waxman | lwaxman@usmayors.org