About the 87th Winter Meeting

The United States Conference of Mayors’ 87th Winter Meeting took place January 23-25, 2019 in Washington, DC. It was presided over by Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin.

Headlines From The Meeting

U.S. Conference of Mayors Urges Bipartisan Cooperation as Washington Works to Negotiate Budget Deal

January 25, 2019|Comments Off on U.S. Conference of Mayors Urges Bipartisan Cooperation as Washington Works to Negotiate Budget Deal

Washington, D.C. – Below is a statement by United States Conference of Mayors President and Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin: “This morning, prior to the President’s announcement, the Executive Committee of the United States Conference of

Six Cities Share $445,000 in Grants to Support Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs

January 24, 2019|Comments Off on Six Cities Share $445,000 in Grants to Support Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs

Partnership with Beverage Industry Invests $3.1 Million Overall in Programs that Encourage Healthy Weight and Healthy Lifestyles among Children WASHINGTON, D.C. —The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) today announced the winners of the 2019

Mars Petcare And U.S. Conference of Mayors Announce 2019 Better Cities For Pets™ Grant Program

January 23, 2019|Comments Off on Mars Petcare And U.S. Conference of Mayors Announce 2019 Better Cities For Pets™ Grant Program

Grants to be Awarded to Cities In Support of Pet-Friendly Initiatives WASHINGTON, Jan. 23, 2019 – Today, Mars Petcare and its BETTER CITIES FOR PETS™ program, in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), issued a

Vice President Joe Biden to Address Nation’s Mayors

January 22, 2019|Comments Off on Vice President Joe Biden to Address Nation’s Mayors

Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 8:45 am ET Capital Hilton Hotel | Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – Former Vice President Joe Biden will address the nation’s mayors during the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) 87th

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Address Nation’s Mayors During The United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

January 22, 2019|Comments Off on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Address Nation’s Mayors During The United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting

Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at 2 pm ET Capital Hilton Hotel | Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will address the nation’s mayors during the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) 87th Annual

Mayors Continue To Lead Despite Washington Gridlock

January 21, 2019|Comments Off on Mayors Continue To Lead Despite Washington Gridlock

Hundreds of Mayors to Push Washington to Address Critical Issues Facing Cities at U.S. Conference of Mayors 87th Winter Meeting **Opening Press Conference: Wednesday, January 23 at 10 am ET** Capital Hilton | Washington, DC

Videos

Wednesday, January 23

Our celebration of the Conference of Mayors featuring mayors sharing the best ways to maximize your time at the 87th Winter Meeting.

Our opening session featuring Mayor Steve Benjamin, a panel on design and the future of work, and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Our Women Mayors’ Leadership Alliance session featuring a discussion on empowering women and minorities in business.

Thursday, January 24

Our Mayors and Business Leaders Breakfast featuring remarks by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and former Vice President Joe Biden.

A conversation with Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan, remarks by former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, and a conversation on shaping local agendas for residents of all ages.

Our Childhood Obesity Awards, plus remarks by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin.

Remarks by El Paso Mayor Dee Margo, Senator Jeff Merkley (OR), March For Our Lives Co-Founder David Hogg, and Senator Cory Booker (NJ).

Friday, January 25

Our Leadership in the Arts breakfast feating our arts awards presentation.

A conversation with our Mayors and Business Leaders Center for Inclusive and Compassionate Cities.

Closing session featuring Bloomberg LP Founder and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

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