WASHINGTON, D.C. — New data from the FBI confirms what mayors have been reporting: homicides and other violent crimes are down in cities across the country. According to the FBI’s 2024 Reported Crimes in the Nation report, which includes data covering 95.6% of the U.S. population, violent crime fell by 4.5% compared to 2023. Murder
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, President of The U.S. Conference of Mayors, on today’s mass shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. “America’s mayors are reeling from yet another shooting, this one in Madison at the Abundant Life Christian School that has left at least two people dead and six more injured. As
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther on the overnight shooting at an Orlando Halloween Celebration. “Once again, we wake up to a mass shooting, this one at a large Halloween celebration in downtown Orlando, that has left at least two people dead and six injured. America’s
FY 2025 Appropriations Bill passed by the House threatens progress on public safety and gun violence prevention Washington, D.C.— Today, United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives calling on them to reverse several
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on the shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump earlier today. “The nation’s mayors are relieved to hear that former President Trump is safe and did not sustain more serious injuries during today’s violent incident at
Kansas City, Missouri – Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on today’s mass shooting in Columbus, Ohio: “America’s mayors are shocked and saddened once again by yet another mass shooting, this one in Columbus, Ohio, where 10 people, including two teenagers, were shot early this morning.
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve on today’s mass shooting in Rochester Hills, Michigan: “Today, yet again, a mass shooting has marred what should have been an ordinary summer evening for families spending time at a park. While the details of this horrific act of
Washington, DC – Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on today’s Supreme Court Garland v. Cargill decision: “Earlier this week, America’s mayors welcomed the FBI report that there had been a significant decrease in violent crime during the first quarter of this year. Most striking was the
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on the June 2 mass shooting in Akron. “Once again, an American city is grappling with a mass shooting. This one was in Akron, where early yesterday one person was killed and 24 others injured, at least two critically, at a
Washington, D.C.— Today, the Biden Administration released final regulations to expand background checks for the purchase of a firearm, as provided for in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. America’s mayors have called for closing the loopholes in the background check system, and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) sent a letter to Attorney
Washington, DC—Below is a statement from U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno (NV) Mayor Hillary Schieve on this morning’s shooting in Burnsville (MN) that took the lives of two police officers and a fire department medic: “America’s mayors are heartbroken to learn that two police officers and a fire department medic were shot and
Thursday, January 18 at 2 pm Capital Hilton | Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, January 18, Vice President Kamala Harris will join the nation’s mayors during the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 92nd Winter Meeting. During a moderated conversation with Kansas City (MO) Mayor Quinton Lucas, the Vice President will discuss continued efforts
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on this week’s mass shootings in Las Vegas, Austin and San Antonio. “Yesterday we witnessed yet another tragic and unnecessary mass shooting, this one on the Las Vegas campus of the University of Nevada, in which three people were
Regulation designed to block firearms access by convicted felons, domestic abusers and gun traffickers trying to evade background checks Washington, DC – Today, a bipartisan group of 122 mayors sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steven M. Dettelbach registering their
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on last night’s mass shootings in Lewiston, ME. “Last night’s tragic mass shootings in Lewiston are a reminder of the serious consequences resulting from the easy availability of military-style assault weapons and insufficient gun safety laws in our country. While
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
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
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
Washington, DC–Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on yesterday’s mass shooting in Richmond, VA. “Reacting to a shooting at a high school graduation in Richmond yesterday that took the lives of a high school graduate and his father and injured five other people, that city’s mayor,
State Pre-emption, Public Safety, and Mental Health Among the Priority Topics at Largest Annual Gathering of Mayors June 2 – 5, 2023 | Hilton Columbus Downtown Washington, DC – From June 2 to June 5, 2023, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold its 91st Annual Meeting in Columbus, Ohio. Mayors from across the country will come together to discuss solutions
