Artists recognized for using their platforms to strengthen communities, expand civic engagement, and champion culture LONG BEACH, CA — Americans for the Arts and The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced this weekend that Snoop Dogg, Ed Ruscha, Danny Trejo, and Chuck D would receive the 2026 Citizen Artist Award during the
Left to Right: USCM CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran; USCM Second Vice President Daniel Rickenmann, Mayor of Columbia (SC); USCM Vice President Leirion Gaylor Baird, Mayor of Lincoln; USCM President Todd Gloria, Mayor of San Diego Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and Columbia (SC) Mayor Daniel Rickenmann Elected First and Second Vice
Incoming USCM President and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria presented his agenda for the upcoming year at the helm of the organization On the third day of the 94th Annual Meeting, America’s mayors welcomed Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and continued discussions on immigration and public safety. Long Beach, CA – Today, San Diego
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addresses her fellow mayors at the USCM 94th Annual Meeting City Leaders Shared Housing Solutions, Discussed Safeguarding Federal Investments and Explored Opportunities and Challenges Presented by Emerging Technologies Long Beach, CA – On the second day of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 94th Annual Meeting, mayors advanced
California Governor Gavin Newsom (left) speaks with USCM President and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt (right) and USCM Vice President and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria (center) at the USCM 94th Annual Meeting in Long Beach, CA. In Long Beach, California, 200+ bipartisan mayors convene to set priorities for year ahead, hear from
Cities of Alameda and Fresno Win Top Awards for Advancing Decarbonization, Solar, and Battery Innovation Long Beach, CA – Twelve U.S. mayors were recognized today for their local energy and climate protection programs, with each winning a 2026 Mayors’ Climate Protection Award. Alameda Mayor Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft and her city’s Community-wide Decarbonization Program and Fresno