Metro Economies
About the Committee
The Metro Economies Standing Committee considers and votes on policy resolutions in response to a broad variety of budget, tax, financial and intergovernmental issues that impact local governments and usually require a federal administrative, regulatory or legislative fix. The Committee adopts policy resolutions urging support for: preserving the autonomy of state and local budget and tax systems; increasing federal assistance for state and local governments during economic downturns (such as the passage of the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund and the American Rescue Plan); making the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent; repealing the $10,000 annual cap on federal income-tax deductions for state and local taxes; preserving the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds; and permanently extending the New Market Tax Credit program.
The Committee also considers and votes on policy resolutions related to the decennial and other census counts, veterans affairs, defense and community relations, postal services and other areas.
Leadership
Mayor Paige Cognetti
Scranton | Chair
Mayor Tim Keller
Albuquerque | Vice Chair
Latest News and Resources
Bringing Proven Solutions to D.C., Hundreds of U.S. Mayors Convene for Opening Day of 92nd Winter Meeting
Washington, D.C. – Today, hundreds of U.S. mayors descended upon the nation’s capital for the start
Mayors Share Local Solutions to National Challenges on First Day of USCM’s Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH
Activities included a kick-off press conference, policy forums, and convenings of standing committees, where the Conference began advancing its
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
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).
United States Conference of Mayors Kicks Off 90th Annual Winter Meeting
Mayors released annual U.S. Metro Economies Report, held sessions on key issues such as gun violence prevention and ARPA implementation,
Adopted Policies
During the Conference’s Annual Meeting every June, standing committees recommend policy positions they believe should be adopted by the organization. At this time, every member attending the Annual Meeting is given the opportunity to discuss and then vote on each policy resolution. Each city, represented by its mayor, casts one vote. The policy positions adopted at the Annual Meeting collectively represent the views of the nation’s mayors and are distributed to the President of the United States and Congress.
Search all Metro Economies Standing Committee resolutions dating back to 1992 using the search bar, or view the resolutions passed by Annual Meeting below.