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“The Voices of America’s Mayors are Critical”: Mayors Advocate Bipartisan Solutions to National Challenges as 94th Winter Meeting Opens in D.C.

Mayors promoted fixes for affordability and public safety, and raised concerns over chaotic and escalated immigration enforcement Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 250 bipartisan mayors convened in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors 94th Winter Meeting at a critical moment for the country – advancing practical, cross-party leadership on affordability, housing,

By Sara Durr|2026-01-28T19:51:39-05:00January 28, 2026|News, Press Room|

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

Nation’s Mayors Launch Task Force on Improving America’s Cities with Public-Private Partnerships

Washington, DC – At its 90th Annual Meeting in Reno, Nevada earlier this month, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) launched a new Public-Private Partnerships Task Force. The task force will be a hub for mayors to discuss opportunities, challenges, and best practices around public-private partnerships and their cities. It will be led by Atlanta

By Sara Durr|2022-06-22T15:03:27-04:00June 21, 2022|News, Press Room|

On Day Two of Annual Meeting, Nation’s Mayors Convene to Advance Policy Resolutions, Express Support for Resettlement of Afghans to U.S. Cities
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On Day Two of Annual Meeting, Nation’s Mayors Convene to Advance Policy Resolutions, Express Support for Resettlement of Afghans to U.S. Cities

89th Winter Meeting (2021), Community Development and Housing, Criminal and Social Justice, Metro Economies, Updates

On Day Two of Annual Meeting, Nation’s Mayors Convene to Advance Policy Resolutions, Express Support for Resettlement of Afghans to U.S. Cities

Action Took Place in Metro Economies, Community Development and Housing, Criminal and Social Justice Committees On Wednesday, August 25th, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) gathered virtually for the second day of the 89th Annual Meeting. On a busy day, three separate standing committees considered and advanced a host of policy resolutions and discussed important

By David W. Burns|2021-08-26T08:49:52-04:00August 25, 2021|89th Winter Meeting (2021), Community Development and Housing, Criminal and Social Justice, Metro Economies, Updates|

Nation’s Mayors to Discuss Metro Economies, Community Development and Housing, and Criminal and Social Justice

On Day Two of Annual Meeting, Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to lead consideration of resolutions Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, August 25th at 2:00 PM ET, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will gather virtually for the second day of its 89th Annual Meeting. Three

By Sara Durr|2021-08-25T09:36:17-04:00August 25, 2021|89th Annual Meeting (2021), Community Development and Housing, Criminal and Social Justice, Media Advisories, Metro Economies|

Following Weekend of Mass Shootings, Mayors Send Letter to President Biden Demanding Gun Violence Prevention Be Made a Priority

Washington, D.C. – With gun violence again on the rise, including four mass shootings in a six-hour period last weekend alone, the U.S. Conference of Mayors is calling on President Biden to prioritize action on gun violence prevention. The U.S. Conference of Mayors applauded President Biden in March of this year when he announced important executive

By Sara Durr|2021-06-15T16:16:10-04:00June 15, 2021|News, Press Room|

READOUT: Nation’s Mayors Meet with Commerce Secretary Raimondo to Discuss Economic Issues

Washington, DC—Today, a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) met virtually with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo for a discussion on international affairs, economic development, the 2020 Census, the importance of small businesses, tourism, the value of commercial fishing and President Biden’s American Jobs Plan. Mayors shared how each of these

By Sara Durr|2021-04-01T16:25:11-04:00April 1, 2021|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Atlanta Shootings

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the shootings in Atlanta: “The shootings last night, resulting in the deaths of eight people in and around Atlanta, remind us of the terrible toll that has resulted from the easy availability of guns in our country and

By Sara Durr|2021-03-17T14:50:07-04:00March 17, 2021|News, Press Room|

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|

ADVISORY: Mayors Host Virtual Event on Administration’s Early Ending of Census Count

Nation’s Mayors Continue to Insist on a Full Count in 2020 Washington, D.C.— On Monday, October 19th, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a virtual conversation at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss how ending the census early could impact local communities. Earlier this week the Supreme Court halted a district court order that required the Census Bureau to

By Sara Durr|2020-10-16T14:19:20-04:00October 16, 2020|Media Advisories|

U.S. Conference of Mayors, Verizon to Host Roundtable on Dismantling Racism with Mayors and CEOs

Roundtable is second in a five-part series entitled, “A National Discussion on Achieving an American Breakthrough: Mayors and CEOs in Conversation on Equity, Recovery and Growth” Washington, D.C. & Basking Ridge, NJ — On Wednesday, October 7th at 2:00 pm ET, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Verizon will host the second session of

By Sara Durr|2020-10-06T12:32:31-04:00October 6, 2020|Media Advisories|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Responds to Census Bureau Ending Count Efforts Early

Washington, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) issued the following statement on the Census Bureau’s recent announcement that it will end all counting efforts for the 2020 census on September 30, a month sooner than previously announced: Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer, USCM President “The integrity of a complete and accurate U.S. Census

By Sara Durr|2020-08-06T19:06:24-04:00August 6, 2020|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Responds To President Trump’s Attempt to Exclude Undocumented Immigrants from Census

Washington, DC—The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) issued the following statement on President Trump’s recent memorandum blocking undocumented immigrants from being counted in the Census: Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer, USCM President “The U.S. Constitution is clear: a census shall be taken of the ‘whole number’ of persons in the nation. That means everyone: citizens and non-citizens,

By Sara Durr|2020-07-23T17:24:27-04:00July 23, 2020|News, Press Room|

New President and Louisville, KY Mayor Greg Fischer Lays out Agenda for the United States Conference of Mayors

Nationwide Police Reform, Addressing Systemic Racism, Direct Aid for COVID Recovery Top Priorities in Vision for an American Breakthrough Washington, D.C.— In his first speech as President of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer addressed fellow mayors today detailing his plans to advance racial justice and equity. Two critical

By Sara Durr|2020-07-01T14:18:31-04:00July 1, 2020|News, Press Room|

Supporting Community Development and Affordable Housing During COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has devastated communities across the country, crippling small businesses and threatening American’s ability to afford to remain in their homes. On Friday, June 26th, the Committee on Community Development and Housing, led by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms debated and approved nine resolutions designed to help rebuild

By David W. Burns|2020-06-29T13:38:09-04:00June 26, 2020|88th Annual Meeting (2020), Community Development and Housing, Updates|

U.S. Conference of Mayors, Wells Fargo Award $1 Million to Cities for Local Revitalization, Economic Development, Job Creation

Mayors and nonprofits in Albuquerque, N.M.; Atlanta; New Haven, Conn.; Romeoville, Ill., receive top honors in CommunityWINS program HONOLULU and SAN FRANCISCO – July 1, 2019 – The U.S. Conference of Mayors and Wells Fargo today announced that Mayors Tim Keller of Albuquerque, N.M.; Keisha Bottoms of Atlanta; Toni Harp of New Haven, Conn.; and

By Sara Durr|2019-06-30T18:31:30-04:00June 30, 2019|87th Annual Meeting (Honolulu 2019), News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Supreme Court’s Ruling on Census Citizenship Question

Washington, DC—The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census: Mayor Steve Benjamin (Columbia SC), U.S. Conference of Mayors President “The nation’s mayors are greatly encouraged by the Supreme Court’s decision today to block the citizenship question from

By Sara Durr|2019-06-30T14:26:34-04:00June 27, 2019|Press Room|

U.S. Conference Of Mayors Leadership To Meet In New Orleans, Call For Stronger Partnership With Washington

Led by Mayor Mitch Landrieu, Bipartisan Mayors to Craft Action Plans Around Infrastructure, Healthcare, Tax Reform and Public Safety Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe to Address Attendees August 10 – August 12, 2017 Washington, DC—Over 50 of the nation’s leading mayors will convene in New Orleans from August 10 - August 12, 2017 at the Hyatt Regency

By Sara Durr|2017-08-08T13:05:50-04:00August 8, 2017|Media Advisories|

Mayors and Nonprofits in San Francisco, Providence, R.I., and Lancaster (PA) Honored for Innovative Neighborhood Stabilization Programs

U.S. Conference of Mayors, Wells Fargo Announce 2017 CommunityWINS Grants MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – June 26, 2017 – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Wells Fargo today announced Mayors Edwin Lee of San Francisco; Jorge O. Elorza of Providence, R.I.; and J. Richard Gray of Lancaster, Penn. are recognized with top honors on behalf

By Sara Durr|2017-07-14T12:30:39-04:00June 27, 2017|85th Annual Meeting, Community Development and Housing, News, Press Room|

Testimony by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on FAST Act Implementation: State and Local Perspectives

Statement of Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed on behalf of The United States Conference of Mayors before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit hearing on “FAST Act Implementation: State and Local Perspectives” April 5, 2017 Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Holmes Norton and Members of the Subcommittee, I am Kasim Reed, Mayor

By Kevin McCarty|2017-04-04T14:10:40-04:00April 5, 2017|Testimony, Transportation and Communications|