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Nation’s Mayors & Business Leaders Discuss Future Opportunities at Inaugural Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Council Meeting

Atlanta, GA — Today concluded the first U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Council meeting where mayors and business leaders gathered to network and learn about opportunities, challenges, and best practices around public-private partnerships in America’s cities. Atlanta (GA) Mayor Andre Dickens, Chair of the Conference’s P3 Taskforce, presided

By |2023-10-04T22:01:47-04:00October 4, 2023|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Feinstein was a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors during her tenure as Mayor of San Francisco (1978 – 1988). “Today we remember ‘Mayor’ Senator Dianne Feinstein. “When San

By |2023-10-02T12:35:28-04:00September 29, 2023|News, Press Room|

New Jersey Mayor Testifies Before Congress on Impact of Investment in Brownfield Site Redevelopment

“One of the most useful and effective federal programs for helping to revitalize America’s Communities” WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Elizabeth, New Jersey Mayor J. Christian Bollwage testified on behalf of the National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and

By |2023-09-27T16:49:06-04:00September 27, 2023|Brownfields, News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors: Statement on Potential Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC—With funding for the federal government set to expire at the end of this month, the nation’s mayors are urging lawmakers to pass legislation to avoid an unnecessary shutdown. Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve released the following statement: “This is not a game. The last thing hard

By |2023-09-27T11:30:46-04:00September 27, 2023|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Applaud Creation of Gun Violence Prevention Office

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, President Joe Biden announced the creation of a new federal office to combat gun violence in America. Stopping gun violence is a top priority for America’s mayors, who welcome this action. In response, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve released the following statement. “Mayors applaud President Biden for

By |2023-09-22T15:54:19-04:00September 22, 2023|Criminal and Social Justice, News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Biden Administration’s Announcement on Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela

Washington, DC–Yesterday, the Biden Administration announced that it would grant Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans already in the United States as of July 31, 2023. In response, below is a statement by Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors: “America’s mayors applaud the Biden Administration’s announcement last night

By |2023-09-21T16:16:31-04:00September 21, 2023|Immigration Reform, News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Continue Fight for Mental Health Reform, Release New Video about Federal Advocacy Efforts

Washington, D.C. — As Congress returns from recess and resumes its work in Washington this week, The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) has released a new video focusing on the urgent need for comprehensive federal legislation to address the mental health crisis impacting communities across the country. The video includes interviews with USCM

By |2023-09-13T12:15:24-04:00September 13, 2023|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Applaud Confirmation of Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission

Washington, DC–Today, the United States Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) adopted policy in June calling for the FCC to promptly fill the fifth FCC Commissioner seat, which has been vacant for more than two years. In support of her confirmation, below is a

By |2023-09-07T17:56:53-04:00September 7, 2023|News, Press Room|

On 60th Anniversary, America’s Mayors Commemorate the March on Washington

Washington, D.C. — Sixty years ago, leaders of the civil rights movement and some 250,000 supporters gathered on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to make their voices heard in a fight against discrimination, segregation and laws denying people of color the right to vote. This March on Washington was the setting for Dr.

By |2023-08-26T11:07:08-04:00August 26, 2023|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Celebrate First Anniversary of Historic Inflation Reduction Act

The IRA represents the single largest investment in climate and clean energy in U.S. history Washington, D.C. — Today marks the first anniversary of the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act, a comprehensive law signed by President Biden that stands to deliver on numerous priorities of America’s mayors. In addition to its historic investments

By |2023-08-16T10:28:19-04:00August 16, 2023|Environment, News, Press Room|

Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors on the Maui Wildfires

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and Chair of USCM’s Asian American Pacific Islanders Alliance (AAPI) Fremont Mayor Lily Mei on the recent wildfires in Maui: “The nation’s mayors stand in solidarity with Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen and those impacted by the devastating

By |2023-08-15T14:26:16-04:00August 15, 2023|Environment, News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Launches Bipartisan Task Force on Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights

Washington, DC – Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), under the leadership of President and Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve, launched a new bipartisan Task Force on Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights. Mayor Schieve has appointed Tucson (AZ) Mayor Regina Romero and USCM Past President Burnsville (MN) Mayor Elizabeth B. Kautz to

By |2023-08-09T16:23:23-04:00August 9, 2023|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Welcome Biden Administration Efforts to Protect City Residents from Extreme Heat

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Joseph R. Biden announced a series of actions he is taking to address extreme heat in American communities and hosted Phoenix (AZ) Mayor Kate Gallego and San Antonio (TX) Mayor Ron Nirenberg to discuss the threats facing cities. In response to the announcement, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno

By |2023-07-27T15:53:01-04:00July 27, 2023|Environment, News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Applaud Biden Initiative to Strengthen Mental Health Parity

U.S. Conference of Mayors has made mental health a priority issue, met with lawmakers last week Washington, D.C. — Today, American mayors are applauding an announcement from the Biden Administration that is taking action to increase parity for mental health services in health insurance coverage. The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), led by

By |2023-07-25T16:49:25-04:00July 25, 2023|Children Health and Human Services, News, Press Room|

“Number One Crisis in America”: Nation’s Mayors Demand Greater Federal Support to Address Surging Mental Health Crisis

Bipartisan delegation from The U.S. Conference of Mayors met with congressional leaders last week, including Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) Washington, D.C. — During meetings with senior congressional leaders of both parties last week, America’s mayors called mental illness the “number one crisis” facing America’s cities and pushed for

By |2023-07-24T11:49:34-04:00July 24, 2023|Children Health and Human Services, News, Press Room|

Cities Advancing Climate Action: Unlocking the Potential of the Inflation Reduction Act

New Report from the Alliance for a Sustainable Future The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is the nation’s largest ever investment in climate and energy, authorizing approximately $370 billion in spending in federal funding and tax credits. The landmark legislation, for the first time, provides tax-exempt entities, including local governments, the opportunity to receive

By |2023-07-11T21:26:01-04:00July 11, 2023|Energy, Environment|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on July 4th Weekend Shootings

Washington, DC—In response to the mass shootings in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Lansing, Wichita and Chicago this holiday weekend, below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors’ President and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve: “Here we are again: a holiday weekend that should have been full of celebration and joy has turned into one

By |2023-07-04T12:16:19-04:00July 4, 2023|Criminal and Social Justice, News, Press Room|

Statement By The U.S. Conference of Mayors on Supreme Court Ruling Limiting LGBTQ Protections

Washington, DC—Today, in a 6-to-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the First Amendment allows certain businesses to refuse to provide services for same-sex marriages. In response, below is a statement by San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ LGBTQ Alliance: “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a

By |2023-06-30T18:05:09-04:00June 30, 2023|News, Press Room|

American Mayors Send Letter to Senators Urging Opposition to Rollback of Pistol Brace Rule

Measure passed by House would make mass shootings easier Washington, DC – Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to U.S. Senators calling on them to oppose a measure that would make it easier for mass shooters to access deadly weapons and weaken enforcement at a time of heightened gun

By |2023-06-22T09:32:03-04:00June 22, 2023|Criminal and Social Justice, News, Press Room|
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