Joy Cooper

U.S. Conference of Mayors Leadership Calls for Quick Senate Action to Address Scourge of Gun Violence

Washington, DC—Today, the Executive Committee of the United States Conference of Mayors held an emergency session to address the unending gun violence and evil that continues to claim the lives of countless innocent Americans, including our children, and issued the following statement: “In the aftermath of the most recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo,

By |2022-05-27T21:05:25-04:00May 27, 2022|News, Press Room|

One year after American Rescue Plan, Mayors Offer Testimonials About Importance of Direct Local Relief Dollars

ARPA Funds Have Served as Critical Lifeline for American Cities Washington, DC – Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A critical component of this legislation was direct fiscal relief to state and local governments, which were devastated by unprecedented need and budget shortfalls as a result

By |2022-03-16T12:30:57-04:00March 9, 2022|News, Press Room|

Today: Leading Bipartisan Mayors To Visit Washington

U.S. Conference of Mayors President and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu Leads Delegation to Meet with Congressional Leaders and Fight to Protect Healthcare, Hurricane Relief, DACA, State and Local Tax Deductions Washington, DC— More than a dozen mayors from across the country and both sides of the aisle will convene Tuesday and Wednesday in Washington

By |2017-09-26T07:26:17-04:00September 26, 2017|Media Advisories, News|
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