Washington, DC —Below is a statement by Bryan K. Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hills, MI and President of the United States Conference of Mayors, on the death of 100,000 Americans from the Coronavirus: “As the reality of the 100,000 lives lost from the Coronavirus washes over us today, it is difficult to truly comprehend the
COVID-19 has impacted police and fire services in cities across the country Washington, D.C.— On Wednesday, May 27th, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) will hold a media conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and the economic reaction on public safety in cities across America. The
In Media Call, USCM Renews Appeal for Direct Funding for Cities of All Sizes Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) hosted a media conference call urging Congress to provide direct assistance to cities of all sizes in its next coronavirus response package. The call featured mayors from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, and Florida
Will advise mayors, sports, and recreation officials on safe reopening policies Washington, DC—A high-level advisory group of some of the country’s leading public health and sports experts has been established to advise mayors and sports and recreation officials on safe policies and practices as cities reopen from the COVID-19 pandemic. The newly-established U.S. Conference of
WASHINGTON, DC – As lawmakers in Washington debate the next coronavirus response package, critical resources for American cities hang in the balance. The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) continues to call on Congress to make federal support available to all U.S. cities. A survey of cities released this week showed that because of this pandemic
Findings Highlight the Need for Congress to Address the Fiscal Crisis Facing Cities of All Sizes WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the top leaders of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the National League of Cities (NLC) released findings of a survey that reported nearly nine in 10 cities expect a budget shortfall due
Results find cities in need of PPE, test kits, face masks and ventilators WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a new survey of 213 cities from 41 states and Puerto Rico on the shortage of COVID-19 emergency equipment across the country. Mayors reported on the availability of test kits,
WASHINGTON, DC – As lawmakers deliberate on the next phase of the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has sent an urgent request for resources to House and Senate leaders. Mayors and local officials are on the front lines of this battle, and they are asking lawmakers to prioritize
WASHINGTON – The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), led by President Bryan Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hills, MI, pledged support for a House leaders’ infrastructure framework and offered assistance to help move the legislation forward this year. One week ago, three key House committee chairs released a comprehensive package of infrastructure investments and reforms,
U.S. Conference of Mayors Releases Survey of Young Voters; Concerns Mirror Priorities of the US Conference of Mayors, Demonstrate Need for Youth Engagement Washington, D.C. – Today, at their 88th Winter Meeting, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released the results of a survey of voters aged 18-29, highlighting the concerns of younger Americans and underscoring
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new report released today by the Alliance for a Sustainable Future – a joint effort from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) – shows that America’s mayors are stepping up and taking action to reduce carbon pollution in the absence of federal
Mayor Bryan K. Barnett Will Lead the 88th U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, Bringing Together Local and Federal Leaders January 22-24, 2020 Capital Hilton | Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – With mayoral leadership ascendant in America, hundreds of mayors from across the country are set to gather for the U.S Conference of Mayors’
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Bryan K. Barnett, President of the United States Conference of Mayors and Mayor of Rochester Hills (MI) on the attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, NY: “America’s mayors condemn in the strongest possible terms the numerous acts of anti-Semitism that have occurred in the New York area over
Passage of Legislation will Help Cities Grow Their Economies & Increase Jobs Washington, DC—Below is a statement from Bryan K. Barnett, President of the United States Conference of Mayors and Mayor of Rochester Hills (MI) on today’s passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in the U.S. House of Representatives: “The nation’s mayors applaud the
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Bryan K. Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hills (MI) and President of the United States Conference of Mayors on the shooting in Jersey City (NJ): “Once again, America’s mayors must speak out on a mass shooting – this one in Jersey City, where four people were killed, one an experienced
Focused on Infrastructure, Innovation and Inclusion, America’s Mayors Continue to Lead on Solutions to the Biggest Challenges Facing Communities WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released an election-year policy agenda, the Mayors’ Vision for America: A 2020 Call to Action. The document is built around USCM’s core priorities of Infrastructure, Innovation
With Top Presidential Candidates Coming to Mayors’ Forum in Waterloo, USCM to Unveil the Mayors’ Vision for America WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday December 3rd, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a media conference call to outline its 2020 policy agenda – the Mayors’ Vision for America – and discuss this week’s presidential
Washington, DC – Below is a statement by Bryan Barnett, U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Mayor of Rochester Hills (MI), on today’s shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita (CA): "No matter how often during the year a "breaking news" alert is followed by a report of a shooting somewhere with multiple victims,
Washington, DC – This weekend, from November 9th to 11th, a delegation of mayors from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will join dozens of mayors representing cities from across the globe at the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) in Durban, South Africa. The annual summit will bring together city leaders and international experts to
Washington, D.C. – Today, on behalf of the nation’s mayors and the police chiefs of major cities across America, the Presidents of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Major Cities Chiefs Association sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling on them to consider needed legislation that
