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Mayors, County Officials, City Councilors from America’s Counties, Cities, Towns, Villages and Hamlets Will Fight Trump Plan to Eliminate Community Development Block Grants

Federal FY 2018 Budget Eliminates Critical Program for Cities, Counties Washington, D.C. – The following joint statement was issued today from U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran, National Association of Counties Executive Director Matthew Chase, and National League of Cities Executive Director Clarence Anthony following news of the Trump Administration’s plan to

By Sara Durr|2017-04-04T14:26:21-04:00March 9, 2017|CDBG, Press Room|

National Endowment for the Arts and United States Conference of Mayors Partner on Mayors’ Institute on City Design

Washington, D.C. -- Today the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) announce a new agreement to continue the partnership that oversees the Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD) program. Founded in 1986 by former Charleston, South Carolina, Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., the MICD has helped prepare

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:38-05:00February 6, 2017|Press Room, Tourism Arts Parks Entertainment and Sports|

U.S. Mayors, Police Chiefs Concerned with Sanctuary Cities Executive Order

Washington, D.C. – The following joint statement was issued today by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran and Major Cities Chiefs Association President and Montgomery County, MD Chief of Police J. Thomas Manger regarding President Trump’s Executive Order, Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States: “Mayors and police

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:40-05:00January 25, 2017|Criminal and Social Justice, Immigration Reform, Mayors and Police Chiefs, Press Room|

The Nation’s Mayors Stress Impact of Affordable Care Act Repeal

Washington, D.C. – The nation’s mayors today spoke out to stress the serious impact that losing healthcare coverage would have on millions of Americans. Following The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 85th Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. last week where more than 300 mayors gathered, Conference of Mayors officers, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett, New

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:41-05:00January 25, 2017|Children Health and Human Services, Cities of Opportunity, Press Room|

Grants Awarded for Innovation in U.S. Textile Manufacturing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Jan. 23, 2017 – Walmart, The Walmart Foundation and The U.S. Conference of Mayors recently announced this year’s U.S. Manufacturing Innovation Fund grant recipients at the 85th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington, D.C. Six leading research and academic institutions were awarded a total of nearly $3 million

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:42-05:00January 23, 2017|Advanced Manufacturing, Jobs Education and the Workforce, Press Room|

U.S. Mayors Call for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

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,

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:43-05:00January 19, 2017|Immigration Reform, Mayors and Police Chiefs, Press Room|

Americans for the Arts Honor Exceptional Leaders in the Arts

WASHINGTON, DC, January 19, 2017—Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education, and The United States Conference of Mayors today presented the 2017 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards to two elected officials at The United States Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting. The honorees have supported and

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:44-05:00January 19, 2017|85th Winter Meeting, Press Room, Tourism Arts Parks Entertainment and Sports|

Survey of Mayors Reveals Hotel Industry is Vital to Local Economies

January 17, 2017 – Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today released the results of a survey of mayors across the nation that shows the valuable partnerships hotels and the travel sector have with cities from coast to coast, serving as critical components to

By Tom McClimon|2017-05-16T07:55:18-04:00January 18, 2017|85th Winter Meeting, Tourism Arts Parks Entertainment and Sports|

Mayors Say Creating Age Friendly Cities is a Top Priority

Washington, DC – In a new report, a large majority of mayors across the country say that prioritizing issues facing older Americans is a top priority for cities. The USCM/AARP Report on Aging in America which surveyed 108 mayors, details the top six priority issue areas that mayors identify as facing older Americans in cities

By Crystal Swann|2017-05-16T07:53:05-04:00January 17, 2017|85th Winter Meeting, Aging|

More than 300 Mayors Slated to Attend the 85th Winter Meeting During Presidential Inauguration Week

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

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:46-05:00January 10, 2017|85th Winter Meeting, Media Advisories|

The U.S. Conference of Mayors Meets with President-Elect Donald J. Trump
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The U.S. Conference of Mayors Meets with President-Elect Donald J. Trump

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

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:54-05:00December 15, 2016|Press Room|

The Nation’s Mayors Praise Passage of Water Infrastructure Bill Including Aid for Flint

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) today is praising Congress for passing the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act in the Senate by a vote of 78-21 that contains numerous programs to assist cities with their infrastructure needs. Key to the mayors is the inclusion of much needed aid to

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:55-05:00December 10, 2016|Environment, Mayors Water Council, Press Room|

Mayors Examine Issues of Homelessness and Hunger in America

The U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Alliance to End Homelessness To Release 2016 Hunger and Homelessness Survey 38-City Survey Results Announced on a Conference call Wednesday, December 14th at 11am ET Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will release its Annual 2016 Hunger and Homelessness Report on Wednesday, December 14 at

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:56-05:00December 8, 2016|Community Development and Housing, Hunger and Homelessness, Media Advisories|

Statement by Tom Cochran Regarding President Obama’s Executive Order Establishing a Community Solutions Council

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran today issued the following statement on President Obama’s Executive Order establishing a Community Solutions Council: “Mayors across the country have seen progress in our communities thanks to better and smarter collaboration with the federal government. The challenges mayors face today are complex

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:32:58-05:00November 16, 2016|News, Press Room|

Statement on Death of Janet Reno by USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran today issued the following statement on the death of Attorney General Janet Reno: “U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno understood our cities and their public safety needs; and she brought that understanding to many of the decisions she made as Attorney General.

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:33:00-05:00November 7, 2016|Criminal and Social Justice, News, Press Room|

Local Government Leaders to Discuss Local Impact of Presidential Transition

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On behalf of The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), USCM CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran will participate in a forum on the Presidential Transition: Impact on Local Governments on Monday, October 24th at George Mason University. The forum will bring together members of various local government organizations, including city managers,

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:33:02-05:00October 21, 2016|Media Advisories|

Statement by Tom Cochran On the House Passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016

Washington, D.C. – Tom Cochran, CEO and Executive Director of The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following statement on passage by The U.S. House of Representatives of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016: “The nation’s Mayors are pleased that the House overwhelmingly passed the Water Resources Development Act (HR 5303) in such a

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:33:03-05:00September 29, 2016|Environment, Mayors Water Council, Press Room|

The U.S. Conference of Mayors Serves as Founding Member of The Global Parliament of Mayors

Washington, D.C. – Under the leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President and Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor Mick Cornett, a delegation of mayors including USCM Second Vice President Columbia (SC) Mayor Steve Benjamin, Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley and USCM CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran joined more than 60 mayors representing cities from across the

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:33:04-05:00September 13, 2016|Energy, Environment, International Affairs, Mayors Climate Protection Center, Press Room|

The U.S. Conference of Mayors to Participate in First-ever Meeting Of the Global Parliament of Mayors

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,

By Sara Durr|2017-02-22T09:33:06-05:00September 6, 2016|International Affairs, Press Room|

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