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
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
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
Mayors to Meet with Biden Administration Officials, Congressional Leaders & Business Leaders to discuss priorities including COVID-19 response and recovery, vaccine distribution, climate change, immigration and more 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
More than 280 Republican, Democratic, Independent Mayors Urge Lawmakers to Save Jobs, Boost Recovery with Desperately Needed Direct Aid to All Cities Washington, DC – American mayors are rallying behind President-elect Biden’s new plan to end the pandemic and save the American economy by providing direct fiscal relief to all cities— large, medium, and small—and
Following Washington’s Recent Failure, President-elect Calls for $350 Billion in Direct Assistance to State and Local Governments Washington, DC – Today, President-elect Joe Biden released his plan for economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, and members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) were briefed on it earlier. Among other solutions, the president-elect is proposing
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on President-elect Biden’s selection of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to serve as the next Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor: “The nation’s mayors applaud President-elect Biden’s selection of Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next Secretary of Labor.
Mayors Call on President-Elect Biden For Emergency Fiscal Assistance for Cities on Day One Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement in response to the congressional agreement on a coronavirus relief package: “Despite the clear evidence that shrinking revenue in cities across the country is
Stay at the table and deliver for America Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement regarding the ongoing negotiations over a new coronavirus relief package: “As Congress stands on the precipice of failing to include direct fiscal assistance for cities, mayors across the
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on President-elect Joe Biden’s selection of Congresswoman Marcia Fudge to serve as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the new administration: “The nation’s mayors applaud
“Without assistance from the federal government, [state and local] layoffs will act as a drag on the recovery for years to come.” Washington, DC--As lawmakers continue to negotiate the details of a COVID-19 response package, an influential voice on the right is calling on Congress to help American cities hit hard by the pandemic. In
U.S. Conference of Mayors enters new partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies' COVID-19 Local Response Initiative, which will help city leaders navigate the challenges associated with wide-scale distribution of COVID-19 vaccine. To view the panel discussion, “Helping Mayors Prepare for the Largest Vaccine Rollout in U.S. History,” click here. Washington, DC -- December 9, 2020 – Leadership from
The latest offering from the Bloomberg Philanthropies COVID-19 Local Response Initiative will help city leaders navigate the challenges associated with wide-scale distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine, including community engagement and private public partnerships To watch the announcement on Wednesday, 12/9, at 10:30am ET, click HERE New York, NY and Washington, DC -- Bloomberg Philanthropies and the
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on President-elect Joe Biden’s selection of Dr. Vivek Murthy to serve as U.S. Surgeon General in the new administration: “The nation’s mayors applaud President-elect Joe Biden’s selection of Dr. Vivek Murthy
91 percent of respondents say their business or government’s condition will worsen without new aid WASHINGTON – Millions of jobs, small businesses and essential government services are at risk if Congress fails to pass another COVID economic relief package. A new survey of public and private sector groups finds that direct aid to local governments
Public Safety and More Jobs at Significant Risk Without Direct Fiscal Assistance Washington, DC – As talks progress on a bipartisan package to address the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s mayors are reiterating their urgent call to include resources for American cities of all sizes – large, medium and small—that have had their budgets decimated by the
Washington, DC – This afternoon, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) hosted a virtual meeting with Dr. Vivek Murthy and mayors across the country to discuss federal and local solutions to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Murthy, a former U.S. Surgeon General, is a co-chair of the Biden-Harris Transition’s COVID-19 Advisory Board. Just last week,
Mayors work with local artists and musicians to unite cities through music Washington, D.C. – Following the release of the City Song Collection, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is celebrating the collaborative efforts of cities across America to inspire and bring together their communities through music. The 9-song collection, which can be found here, features
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris: “The nation’s mayors congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. We stand ready as Democrats, Republicans and Independents to come together and work with you to defeat the
Featuring contributions and collaborations from cities across America Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) announced the release of the ‘City Song Collection,’ featuring 9 songs inspired, composed and performed by local artists from cities all over the country in a demonstration of healing, unity and city
