Washington, DC—Below is a statement from the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez, on the one-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act being signed into law: “When the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in America nearly two years ago, mayors across America faced an unprecedented crisis. Necessary measures taken
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on the death of Ukrainian Mayor Yuriy Prilipko: “As President of the United States Conference of Mayors, I am deeply saddened to learn of the tragic and senseless death of Yuriy Prilipko, mayor of Gostomel, Ukraine. It is clear Mayor
MIAMI, FL – Today at the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter Leadership Meeting, American mayors adopted an emergency resolution in support of the Ukrainian people and democratic values under assault by the Russian government. Under the leadership of USCM President Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez, mayors made clear they stand with their Ukrainian counterparts
Miami, FL—Today at the opening of The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Winter Leadership Meeting in Miami, USCM President Miami Mayor Francis Suarez virtually hosted Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko for a discussion on the current situation unfolding in Ukraine. Mayor Suarez made clear that America’s mayors stand with the Ukrainian people and the mayors of
Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Francis Suarez on Ukraine: “As President of the United States Conference of Mayors, I join my fellow mayors across America in condemning Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Putin’s actions are a threat to our collective security and international peace. We stand with
Biden Meets with New York City Mayor Eric Adams Washington, D.C. – Today, New York City Mayor Eric Adams welcomed President Biden, who visited the nation’s largest city to discuss the administration’s comprehensive strategy to combat gun crime in America. In response, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released the following statement: “We appreciate President
Year-long partnership will produce report and event series to educate municipal and business leaders on climate change risks, solutions, and barriers to action Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced a new climate initiative and partnership with Wells Fargo to educate mayors and business leaders on the best practices to address
In-Person Media Availability to Take Place at Capital Hilton in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, as part of the kickoff of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM)’s 90th Annual Winter Meeting, USCM President and Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and other mayors will host a press conference to outline USCM priorities and discuss cities’ efforts to rebuild and
Speakers Include Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and Others January 19-21, 2022, in Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – The U.S Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) is set to hold its 90th Annual Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. from January 19 through January 21 at the Capital Hilton, featuring local and federal leaders discussing the biggest
Miami, FL – Today, Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez became the 80th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM). Suarez was inaugurated at an event in Miami where he laid out his vision for American cities and the Conference. The mayor had been serving as USCM’s First Vice President but has been elevated to
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)
Washington, D.C. – In response to the cries for freedom and justice from the people of Cuba and Haiti, the U.S. Conference of Mayors is calling on President Biden to offer a bold response that advances freedom and ensures stability in the Western Hemisphere. Today, a bipartisan group of mayors sent a letter to the Biden
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.
Washington, D.C. — This afternoon, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) had a virtual conversation with U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. Participants discussed the importance of investing in America’s workforce through innovative education and training programs, the future of green jobs in America, and promoting equity and inclusion so that nobody is left behind in
Washington, DC--Today, a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) held a virtual meeting with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Guzman. Prior to the meeting, the USCM signed a Strategic Alliance Memorandum which outlined the Conference’s shared priorities with the SBA and reaffirmed the groups’ shared commitment to supporting small businesses
Partnership Invests $4.3 million overall in Mayors and Cities since 2012 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) announced today $745,000 in grants to nine U.S. cities that are the winners of the 2021 Childhood Obesity Prevention and Environmental Health and Sustainability
Washington, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is again urging congressional and administration leaders to return to the negotiating table and pass a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package that includes emergency fiscal assistance to cities of all sizes. American cities continue to face devastating budget shortfalls as a direct result of the pandemic and
Washington, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is urging congressional and administration leaders to return to the negotiating table and pass a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package. American cities continue to face devastating budget shortfalls as a direct result of the pandemic. Today USCM President Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer, USCM Vice President Dayton (OH)
Washington, DC – Yesterday the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) took part in a virtual event on the opening day of the Republican National Convention. The gathering of mayors was focused on bipartisan solutions found in the newly released The Mayors’ 2020 Vision: An American Breakthrough, and it follows a parallel event that took place
