Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, on the federal government shutdown. “Federal government shutdowns should never be an option, and that is the view America’s mayors have consistently held. As a means of political leverage, a federal government shutdown simply shouldn’t be on the
New survey of 105 cities finds 96% reporting very severe or severe impacts from SNAP lapse. Mayors say local efforts can’t replace federal food assistance and call for benefit restoration. WASHINGTON, D.C. — From coast to coast, America’s mayors are warning that the Nov. 1 lapse of SNAP food benefits is already hitting home. In
“Oklahoma City Declaration” reaffirms mayors’ commitment to American values of pluralism, compromise, truth and civility WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced today that 230 Republican, Democratic and Independent mayors from 41 states and Puerto Rico have signed a declaration to de-escalate our nation’s political tensions and reject violence and dehumanizing rhetoric.
Washington, D.C. — This week, the Senate will consider bipartisan tariff resolutions S.J. Res. 77, to end new tariffs on Canadian imports; S.J. Res. 81, to end new tariffs on Brazilian imports; and S.J. Res. 88 to end new baseline tariffs on more than 180 countries. Earlier in the year, America’s mayors strongly supported the
WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, the United States Senate passed its National Defense Authorization Act, which included the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, introduced by Senator Tim Scott and Senator Elizabeth Warren. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has championed this package of reforms, and in response to its passage, USCM President David Holt, Mayor of
In new survey, cities call for increased federal funding, advanced technology and other critical resources to bring crime down further WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a new survey of 60 major cities representing 28 states, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) reports that mayors have put in place effective strategies that have helped to reduce violent
Washington, D.C.— Today, the United States Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, released the following statement in response to the Administration’s plans to deploy federal law enforcement in Washington, DC. “Crime rates are plummeting in cities across the United States, including in Washington, DC, as documented in the FBI’s national crime rate
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 – The U.S. Conference of Mayors has stood in solidarity with Ukraine since Russia’s invasion in February 2022. At that time, an emergency resolution was passed to show the Conference’s support of the Ukrainian people and the democratic values that are still under assault. Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors President David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City,
CDBG brings $3.3 Billion in federal funding to support infrastructure, housing construction, and public safety for Americans living in over 1,200 cities Washington, DC — This week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and bipartisan mayors from across the country are urging members of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development,
Annual sports and entertainment conference presents Holt with Mayors’ Sports Legacy Award for his leadership in using sports to drive economic growth, build community Las Vegas, Nevada – Yesterday, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor David Holt received USCM’s Mayors’ Sports Legacy Award at SEICon II – the leading conference
San Diego (CA) Mayor Todd Gloria and Lincoln (NE) Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird Elected First and Second Vice Presidents (Tampa, FL) – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) voted to elect a new leadership team and approved a slate of policy resolutions that will serve as the official platform of the organization and guide
Committees began voting on policy resolutions, including on immigration enforcement, affordable housing, public safety, AI. Eleven cities were recognized for sustainability initiatives. Tampa, FL – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) opened its 93rd Annual Meeting with a bipartisan group of more than 170 mayors gathering in Tampa, Florida. Here, they celebrated the strength
“American cities are strong; may they continue to be the driver for a stronger America.” Washington, D.C.— This morning, the U.S. Conference of Mayors released a new video ahead of President Donald Trump’s address to a Joint Session of Congress that highlights the tremendous growth seen in America’s cities over the past
In Washington, D.C., 260+ Bipartisan Mayors Spotlighted Housing Crisis as Top Priority to Keep Cities Flourishing Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 260 mayors championed America’s cities during the opening day of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 93rd Winter Meeting, hosted in Washington D.C. Across the meeting’s opening day, mayors touted the incredible comeback underway
In Washington, D.C., 260+ Bipartisan Mayors Spotlighted Housing Crisis as Top Priority to Keep Cities Flourishing Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 260 mayors championed America’s cities during the opening day of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 93rd Winter Meeting, hosted in Washington D.C. Across the meeting’s opening day, mayors touted the incredible comeback underway
Mayors will highlight local leadership on housing, public safety, mental health and the economy Washington, DC – On Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. CT, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a press conference during its 92nd Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, where a bipartisan group of nearly 200 mayors from across the
Nearly 50 Mayors Fly in to Meet with White House Officials, Congressional Leaders Washington, D.C.— This week, a bipartisan group of nearly 50 American mayors from across the country, flew into Washington, DC on a mission to fight for solutions to address the housing and homelessness crisis affecting cities everywhere. The delegation was led by
Nearly 50 Mayors, Led by LA Mayor Bass, to Fly-In to DC to Meet with White House, Congress Washington, D.C. – Next week, nearly 50 mayors from across the country will be in Washington, DC to press policymakers on the need to strengthen the federal-city partnership to address the housing and homelessness crisis. On Monday
“The State of the Union is only as strong as our cities, and the people who call them home.” Washington, D.C.— In advance of President Biden’s State of the Union address this week, the U.S Conference of Mayors released a new video highlighting American cities’ continued recovery and how local-federal partnerships are helping mayors