Washington, DC – From December 2 to 5, mayors from across the United States will participate in various panels and events at COP28, the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mayors will share ideas and solutions with international partners, demonstrating the power of local leadership on climate action. Details for
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the organization’s bipartisan delegation to COP28, the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), which begins on November 30, 2023. Delegation members include: Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther, USCM Vice President Washington (DC) Mayor Muriel Bowser, Chair of USCM’s
Program Supported by Target Recognizes New Orleans (LA), Irving (TX) and Central Falls (RI) Reno, NV—Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, in partnership with Target, announced the winners of this year’s Police Reform and Racial Justice Grant Program: New Orleans (LA), Irving (TX), and Central Falls (RI). The program aims to identify, promote, and support
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,
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Monday, May 16, leaders from the nation’s leading city, county, and state organizations kicked off Infrastructure Week (May 16-20) by sharing how game-changing federal investments in infrastructure are benefiting communities across the country. Local leaders know the needs of their communities better than anyone and are ready to invest in infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Monday, May 16, leaders from the nation’s leading city, county, and state organizations will kick off Infrastructure Week (May 16-20) by sharing how game-changing federal investments in infrastructure are benefiting communities across the country. Six months after the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the
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
Bipartisan Group of Mayors Will Reassert City-Level Commitment to Fighting Climate Change Washington, DC – A bipartisan delegation of American mayors representing the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) arrived in Glasgow today to attend COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference. Appointed by USCM President Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, members of the delegation include New
Bipartisan Group of Mayors Will Reassert City-Level Commitment to Fighting Climate Change Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley announced the organization’s bipartisan delegation to COP26, the United Nation’s Climate Change Conference in Glasgow, Scotland next month. Members include New Orleans (LA) Mayor LaToya Cantrell; Des Moines (IA)
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve Elected as First and Second Vice Presidents Washington, DC— Today, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley was elected as the 79th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) during a session of the Conference’s Executive Committee. Mayor Whaley will succeed outgoing USCM President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
Nationwide Police Reform, Addressing Systemic Racism, Direct Aid for COVID Recovery Top Priorities in Vision for an American Breakthrough Washington, D.C.— In his first speech as President of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer addressed fellow mayors today detailing his plans to advance racial justice and equity. Two critical
Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley and Miami (FL) Mayor Francis Suarez Elected as First and Second Vice Presidents Washington, D.C.— Today, Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer was elected as the 78th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) during a session of the Conference’s Executive Committee. Mayor Fischer will succeed outgoing USCM President Rochester