Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors top officers issued the following statement today in response to President Trump’s Executive Order issued late Friday halting the admission of refugees or other immigrants into the United States: “At our June 2016 annual meeting The U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted policy recognizing our country’s “strong tradition
Washington, DC—At its 85th Winter Meeting today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a new survey, jointly developed and conducted with IHS Markit, that shows cities of all sizes are developing and implementing “smart city” projects. A copy of the report and its key findings can be found here. Within the 54 cities responding
Washington, D.C. – The nation’s largest and most influential group of mayors this week called on Congress and the Administration to fix the country’s broken immigration system and immediately begin working toward the enactment of comprehensive immigration reform. At a press conference during The United States Conference of Mayors' (USCM) 85th Winter Meeting in Washington,
Washington, D.C. – Under the leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett, a record number of more than 300 of the nation’s mayors will convene in Washington, D.C. at the Capital Hilton Hotel to engage with Administration officials, Congressional members, and business leaders to ensure the economic health
Washington, D.C. – Today, the top officers and CEO and Executive Director of The United States Conference of Mayors met with President-elect Donald J. Trump in New York City. Participating in the meeting for The U.S. Conference of Mayors were: Oklahoma City, OK Mayor Mick Cornett, President New Orleans, LA Mayor Mitchell J. Landrieu, Vice
Washington, D.C. – On the heels of the nation electing a presidential candidate who promised to repair and upgrade the country’s infrastructure, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett will participate in a Bloomberg News Next forum on Monday, November 14 in Washington, D.C. to highlight The Future of America’s Infrastructure. Mayor
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President, Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett today sent a letter congratulating President-elect Donald J. Trump. “Please accept our commitment to work with you and your Administration as we move forward together to serve the people of America,” Cornett stated. Cornett - who addressed the Republican National
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors President Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett issued the following statement today following news of the murder of two police officers in the Des Moines (IA) area: “The fatal ambush of two police officers early this morning in Des Moines and Urbandale tragically demonstrates the danger our police
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors President Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett today issued the following statement in commemoration of the 15th anniversary of September 11, 2011: "America's mayors paid tribute to the victims of 9/11 15 years ago and continue to do so today. We are reminded today of the unspeakable loss
Washington, D.C. – On September 9, 2016, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) will participate in the inaugural meeting of the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM), where mayors from across the globe will convene at the World Forum in The Hague. Unlike any other urban network, the GPM will be the first, and only,
Washington, DC – Mayors across the country have undertaken significant efforts to further strengthen police/community relations, a new report of 49 cities released today from The U.S. Conference of Mayors shows. The report finds that in response to the tragic shootings in Baton Rouge, Falcon Heights, and Dallas that rocked the nation in early July,
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors President Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett issued the following statement today following news of an attack on police officers in Baton Rouge (LA): “With the shots that killed and wounded police officers in Dallas still resonating across this nation, an attack on police this morning in Baton
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today issued the following statement regarding the terrorist attack in Nice, France: “Once again America’s mayors stand in solidarity with the people of France in the wake of yet another tragic terrorist attack, this one in Nice on Bastille Day – a day of national pride
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett today issued the following statement regarding the ambush of police officers in Dallas: “Today is a sad day for Dallas, for all of America’s cities, and for the nation. Last night, five brave police officers were killed and seven more
