Washington, DC — Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on the sudden passing of former Newton (MA) Mayor Setti Warren. “I am heartbroken to just learn that former Newton, Massachusetts Mayor Setti Warren has died suddenly at the age of 55. He was a very good
New survey of 105 cities finds 96% reporting very severe or severe impacts from SNAP lapse. Mayors say local efforts can’t replace federal food assistance and call for benefit restoration. WASHINGTON, D.C. — From coast to coast, America’s mayors are warning that the Nov. 1 lapse of SNAP food benefits is already hitting home. In
“Oklahoma City Declaration” reaffirms mayors’ commitment to American values of pluralism, compromise, truth and civility WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced today that 230 Republican, Democratic and Independent mayors from 41 states and Puerto Rico have signed a declaration to de-escalate our nation’s political tensions and reject violence and dehumanizing rhetoric.
Washington, D.C. — This week, the Senate will consider bipartisan tariff resolutions S.J. Res. 77, to end new tariffs on Canadian imports; S.J. Res. 81, to end new tariffs on Brazilian imports; and S.J. Res. 88 to end new baseline tariffs on more than 180 countries. Earlier in the year, America’s mayors strongly supported the
Letter Calls on Secretary Rollins to Use Contingency Funds, Available Authorities, and Enhanced Coordination with State Agencies to Protect Communities Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran and Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk, Chair of the Conference’s Children, Health, and Human Services Committee, urged U.S. Department of Agriculture
WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, the United States Senate passed its National Defense Authorization Act, which included the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, introduced by Senator Tim Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has championed this package of reforms, and in response to its passage, USCM President David Holt, Mayor of
Download Report Key Findings: 2024 GMP and Unemployment Forecast In 2024, U.S. metro economies accounted for 90.8% of GDP. S. metros accounted for 89.5% of personal income and 92.1% of wages and salaries in 2024. Jobs in U.S. metro economies make of 88.2% of employment in the U.S. Though all regions
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on mayors’ escalating safety and security needs: “Mayors serve closest to the people, and that visibility makes them among the most accessible — and, unfortunately, the most exposed — public officials in America. As politically motivated violence has escalated,
“Oklahoma City Declaration” is signed by dozens of mayors at site of deadliest domestic terror attack in U.S. history, reaffirms commitment to American values of pluralism, compromise, truth and civility OKLAHOMA CITY — In a powerful show of political unity and stewardship, more than 40 Republican, Democratic and Independent U.S. mayors signed a
In new survey, cities call for increased federal funding, advanced technology and other critical resources to bring crime down further WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new survey of 60 major cities representing 28 states, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) reports that mayors have put in place effective strategies that have helped to reduce violent
Washington, DC— Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, on the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. “The murder of Charlie Kirk today in Utah is horrifying and evil. We send our deepest condolences to his family and those who loved him. America’s mayors denounce all political
Washington, D.C.— Today, the United States Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, released the following statement in response to the Administration’s plans to deploy federal law enforcement in Washington, DC. “Crime rates are plummeting in cities across the United States, including in Washington, DC, as documented in the FBI’s national crime rate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data from the FBI confirms what mayors have been reporting: homicides and other violent crimes are down in cities across the country. According to the FBI’s 2024 Reported Crimes in the Nation report, which includes data covering 95.6% of the U.S. population, violent crime fell by 4.5% compared to 2023. Murder
Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would revoke its 2009 “endangerment finding,” which confirmed six greenhouse gases as a threat to public health and allowed for their regulation to protect the wellbeing of all Americans and address the real threat of climate change. In response, U.S. Conference of
Mayors, focused on housing affordability, pledge to work with Committee to strengthen bill Washington, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors has made housing affordability one of its top policy priorities, with mayors repeatedly visiting Washington and cities around the country to make the case for needed investment and reform to increase the supply of
The 2025 Latino Alliance Playbook provides a collection of successful strategies from cities across the U.S., including – Atlanta, Edina, Little Rock, Madison, Phoenix, San Leandro, and Santa Fe, designed to bolster Latino communities. This resource showcases programs focused on key areas such as education, housing, small business growth, workforce development, and civic participation,
Washington, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors has stood in solidarity with Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. At that time, an emergency resolution was passed to show the Conference’s support of the Ukrainian people and the democratic values that are still under assault. Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City,
CDBG brings $3.3 Billion in federal funding to support infrastructure, housing construction, and public safety for Americans living in over 1,200 cities Washington, DC — This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and bipartisan mayors from across the country are urging members of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development,
Annual sports and entertainment conference presents Holt with Mayors’ Sports Legacy Award for his leadership in using sports to drive economic growth, build community Las Vegas, Nevada – Yesterday, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor David Holt received USCM’s Mayors’ Sports Legacy Award at SEICon II – the leading conference
Mayors credit innovative policing and crime prevention strategies, strategic partnerships & holistic approaches to crime reduction for downward trend Washington, DC — Last week during the 93rd Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) in Tampa (FL) mayors from across the country gathered to discuss the tremendous progress
