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U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities, and National Association of Counties Press Congress on Urgent Need for Direct Local Aid

Washington, D.C. — This morning, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), the National League of Cities and National Association of Counties held a joint Zoom press conference urging Congress to pass the direct fiscal assistance to cities and counties included in the Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan. All three organizations have been fighting for communities

By Sara Durr|2021-01-28T19:04:52-05:00January 28, 2021|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on SALT Deductibility Act

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of the United States Conference of Mayors, in support of the SALT Deductibility Act: "On behalf of the nation's mayors, I want to express our strong support for the Securing Access to Lower Taxes by Ensuring Deductibility Act (SALT Deductibility Act). This bipartisan proposal

By Sara Durr|2021-01-28T17:04:40-05:00January 28, 2021|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities & National Association of Counties Call on Congress to Pass $350 Billion in Direct Assistance to Cities & Counties

Washington, DC—The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), the National League of Cities (NLC) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) held a joint press conference today, calling on Congress to pass the direct fiscal assistance to cities and counties included in the Biden Administration’s American Rescue Plan. After the press conference, they released the following

By Sara Durr|2021-01-28T15:50:33-05:00January 28, 2021|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors, National League of Cities & National Association of Counties to Hold Press Conference on Urgent Need for Direct Local Aid

Washington, D.C. – Today at 11:00 AM ET, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), the National League of Cities (NLC) and National Association of Counties (NACo) will hold a joint Zoom press conference to call on Congress to pass the direct fiscal assistance to cities and counties included in the Biden Administration’s American rescue plan.

By Sara Durr|2021-01-28T09:06:51-05:00January 28, 2021|Media Advisories|

Mayors Applaud President Biden’s Actions to Tackle Climate Crisis, Bolster Clean Energy Economy

Washington, DC – Following his Day One actions on climate change, President Joe Biden today signed a number of climate and environmental justice-focused executive orders. His latest actions will establish a National Climate Task Force to coordinate climate action across all federal agencies and bolster the nation’s growing clean energy sector. The latest round of

By Sara Durr|2021-01-27T17:37:57-05:00January 27, 2021|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Applaud President Biden’s Actions to Address Racial Equity and Systemic Racism

Washington, DC – Building off of executive actions addressing equity signed on his first day in office, President Joe Biden took further action today on issues related to racial equity and systemic racism. On the issue of housing, the president has taken action consistent with U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) policy, directing the Department of

By Sara Durr|2021-01-26T18:07:51-05:00January 26, 2021|News, Press Room|

Mayors Urge Quick Confirmation of DHS Nominee

Washington, DC – Today the Senate Homeland Security Committee approved the nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas to be the next Secretary of Homeland Security. Now only a vote in the full Senate remains to confirm him and fill the current vacancy at this critical department. In a letter sent earlier this morning on behalf of the

By Sara Durr|2021-01-26T14:10:09-05:00January 26, 2021|News, Press Room|

Dalai Lama to Join as a Special Guest for Virtual Discussion With U.S. Conference of Mayors, Strong Cities Network

Session concludes U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 89th Winter Meeting Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 10:30 PM ET, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Strong Cities Network will hold a joint discussion with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama appearing as a special guest. The conversation will feature mayors from countries around the

By Sara Durr|2021-01-26T10:42:14-05:00January 26, 2021|Media Advisories|

Conference of Mayors Concludes Final Full Day of the 89th Winter Meeting

The final full day of the United States Conference of Mayors' 89th Winter Meeting, led by Conference President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, brought mayors together with some of the biggest names in American politics to discuss the biggest challenges facing the country. Mayors were especially honored to welcome President Joseph R. Biden Jr. to the

By David W. Burns|2021-01-23T20:06:08-05:00January 23, 2021|89th Winter Meeting (2021), Children Health and Human Services, Environment, International Affairs, Updates|

Six Cities Share $745,000 in Grants Through the 2021 Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental Health and Sustainability Awards

Partnership Invests $4.3 million overall in Mayors and Cities since 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) announced today $745,000 in grants to nine U.S. cities that are the winners of the 2021 Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental Health and Sustainability

By Sara Durr|2021-01-23T14:43:44-05:00January 23, 2021|News, Press Room|

On Final Day of Winter Meeting, Nation’s Mayors to Meet with Biden Administration Officials, Focus on Climate, Immigration

Washington, D.C. – Hundreds of mayors from across the country are gathering for the final day of the virtual U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 89th Winter Meeting on Saturday, January 23. Mayors will meet with former Mayor Pete Buttigieg, nominee to be U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary, as well as Special Presidential Envoy on Climate John Kerry

By Sara Durr|2021-01-23T13:16:54-05:00January 23, 2021|Media Advisories|

The Conference of Mayors Concludes Day Two of 89th Winter Meeting

Mayors Meet with Key Biden Administration Officials, Speaker Pelosi, Dr. Fauci, and other public and private sector leaders to discuss on COVID-19 recovery, vaccine distribution, reducing gun violence and other pressing priorities On the second day of the United States Conference of Mayors’ 89th Winter Meeting, hundreds of mayors gathered virtually with key members

By David W. Burns|2021-01-23T20:00:16-05:00January 22, 2021|89th Winter Meeting (2021), Children Health and Human Services, Jobs Education and the Workforce, Metro Economies, Tourism Arts Parks Entertainment and Sports, Updates|

The Conference of Mayors Wraps Day 1 of 89th Winter Meeting

On the first day of the United States Conference of Mayors' 89th Winter Meeting, hundreds of mayors gathered virtually to discuss some of the most pressing challenges facing cities – and our nation – today. They engaged in conversation with Biden administration officials, heard from business leaders, and they exchanged ideas and solutions with each

By David W. Burns|2021-01-21T22:59:33-05:00January 21, 2021|89th Winter Meeting (2021), Community Development and Housing, Criminal and Social Justice, Jobs Education and the Workforce, Technology and Innovation, Transportation and Communications, Updates|

Mayors Welcome Urgency Demonstrated by New Biden Actions to Fight Coronavirus, Collaborate with Cities

Washington, DC – On his second day in office, President Joe Biden took further steps to bolster and strengthen the American response to the coronavirus pandemic. The new executive orders and presidential directives signed today would help protect American workers, boost the production and delivery of Covid-19 testing and vaccines, help kids get back to

By Sara Durr|2021-01-21T18:36:50-05:00January 21, 2021|News, Press Room|

At 89th Winter Meeting, USCM President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Lays Out City Priorities and Vision for American Breakthrough

Washington, D.C.— Today, during the opening plenary session of the 89th Winter Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), President and Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer addressed hundreds of mayors from across the country. In sweeping remarks, Mayor Fischer spoke about the importance of mayoral leadership in the new Biden era, outlined the

By Sara Durr|2021-01-22T14:00:58-05:00January 21, 2021|News, Press Room|

THIS WEEK: Nation’s Mayors to Meet with Biden Administration Officials

Mayors to Discuss Priorities with Biden Administration Officials, Congressional Leaders & Business Leaders at 89th U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Winter Meeting Thursday, January 21 – Saturday, January 23, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Hundreds of mayors from across the country are gathering virtually for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) 89th Winter Meeting from Thursday, January 21 to Saturday,

By Sara Durr|2021-01-21T10:17:44-05:00January 21, 2021|Media Advisories|

U.S. Mayors Celebrate President Biden’s Day One Focus on Rooting Out Systemic Racism and Supporting Underserved Communities

Washington, DC – On his first day in office, President Joe Biden took executive action to advance a racial equity agenda that aligns with U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) priority initiatives of dismantling systemic racism and ensuring the human and civil rights of all Americans. Welcoming the executive orders signed by the president, USCM President

By Sara Durr|2021-01-20T19:40:19-05:00January 20, 2021|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 Executive Orders

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, President Joe Biden signed a combination of Executive Orders to change the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide economic relief to millions of Americans suffering from the economic fallout of the crisis. U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement: “President Joe Biden has

By Sara Durr|2021-01-20T18:48:24-05:00January 20, 2021|News, Press Room|

U.S. Mayors Applaud President Biden’s Day One Action on Climate Change, Efforts to Advance Environmental Justice

Washington, DC – In recognition of the four concurrent crises facing our nation, President Joe Biden took executive action today on issues including racial equity, immigration, the ongoing COVID pandemic and climate change. On the issue of climate change, the President has taken numerous actions consistent with longstanding U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) policy. Most

By Sara Durr|2021-01-20T18:37:02-05:00January 20, 2021|News, Press Room|

U.S. Mayors Applaud President Biden’s Day One Action on DACA, Other Immigration Provisions

Washington, DC – On his first day in office, President Joe Biden took executive action on a host of priority issues, including significant changes to America’s immigration system long called for by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). The president has reinstated the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which protects Dreamers, revoked the

By Sara Durr|2021-01-20T18:14:13-05:00January 20, 2021|News, Press Room|

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