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U.S. Conference of Mayors and NYU-Affiliated Institutions Announce the Mayors Advisory Panel on Sports, Recreation & Health

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

By |2020-05-07T17:35:15-04:00May 7, 2020|News, Press Room|
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CITY DATA: Survey of 213 Mayors Reveals Extent of Shortage of COVID-19 Emergency Equipment

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,

By |2020-03-27T14:10:33-04:00March 27, 2020|Children Health and Human Services, News, Press Room, Reports|
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United States Conference of Mayors Requests $250 Billion in Localized Aid to Fight Virus, Maintain City Services, Help Workers and Local Businesses

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

By |2020-03-18T12:29:27-04:00March 18, 2020|CDBG, Children Health and Human Services, Community Development and Housing, Environment, Jobs Education and the Workforce, Metro Economies, News, Press Room|
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In Bipartisan Letter, Mayors Support House Leaders’ Infrastructure Framework

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,

By |2020-02-06T14:55:24-05:00February 6, 2020|Energy, Environment, Infrastructure, Letters, News, Press Room, Transportation and Communications|
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NEW POLL: Climate Change, Gun Violence the Defining Issues for Young Voters

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

By |2020-01-25T12:01:49-05:00January 24, 2020|88th Winter Meeting (2020), News, Press Room, Youth Involvement|
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Report: As Climate Change Threatens Cities, Mayors are Taking Action

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

By |2020-01-25T12:02:35-05:00January 23, 2020|88th Winter Meeting (2020), News, Press Room|
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Mayors to Bring Bipartisan Solutions to Nation’s Capital

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’

By |2020-01-21T11:29:50-05:00January 14, 2020|88th Winter Meeting (2020), Media Advisories, Press Room|
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Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Attack at Hanukkah Celebration in Monsey, NY

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

By |2019-12-29T13:19:22-05:00December 29, 2019|News, Press Room|
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Nation’s Mayors Applaud House Passage of USMCA

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

By |2019-12-20T10:57:13-05:00December 20, 2019|News, Press Room|
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Nation’s Mayors Release Election-Year Policy Agenda: The Mayors’ Vision For America – A 2020 Call To Action

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

By |2019-12-04T18:47:51-05:00December 4, 2019|News, Press Room|
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Call Tomorrow: U.S. Mayors to Release 2020 Policy Agenda, Preview Iowa Presidential Candidate Forum

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

By |2019-12-02T15:22:33-05:00December 2, 2019|Media Advisories, Press Room|
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U.S. Delegation of Mayors to Attend Global Parliament of Mayors in Durban, South Africa

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

By |2019-11-11T01:25:40-05:00November 9, 2019|News, Press Room|
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Mayors, Police Chiefs Send Letter to Senate Leaders Urging Background Check Legislation

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

By |2019-10-28T10:23:13-04:00October 28, 2019|News, Press Room|
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Statement By U.S. Conference of Mayors on Passing of Elijah Cummings

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Rochester Hills (MI) Mayor Bryan Barnett on the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings: “Today, America’s mayors mourn the passing of a great leader.  Elijah Cummings was a fighter for justice, for our cities, especially his beloved Baltimore and its residents, and for our

By |2019-10-17T16:16:21-04:00October 17, 2019|News, Press Room|
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Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Kansas City Shooting

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Bryan Barnett, Mayor of Rochester Hills (MI) and President of the United States Conference of Mayors on the shooting in Kansas City (KS): “Another U.S. mayor joins the ranks of too many of his colleagues who will be comforting the victims, attending funerals of the murdered and helping his

By |2019-10-06T13:21:03-04:00October 6, 2019|News, Press Room|
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New Report: U.S. Metro Areas Continue to Drive Nation’s Economic Growth, Post Fifth Consecutive Year of Increase

For 18th year, U.S. Conference of Mayors releases annual report, forecasts growth of cities and metro regions   Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released its 18th annual report and forecast on U.S. Metro Economies, showing that cities and metro regions continue to be the engines of U.S. economic growth. In 2018,

By |2019-09-30T11:45:46-04:00September 30, 2019|Council on Metro Economies and the New American City, Press Room, U.S. Metro Economies|
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