In Chicago, December 10

MAYORS' INFORMATION EXCHANGE

The Mayors' Information Exchange will allow several mayors an opportunity to discuss legal theories and standing and pending lawsuits against the gun industry, including those already brought by the cities of New Orleans and Chicago. The meeting will take place from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the new Chicago Emergency Communications Center.

A segment of the meeting is open to the press and a press availability will follow.

12:00 - 12:45 p.m. Open to press

12:45 - 2:45 p.m. Closed to press

2:45 - 3:00 p.m. Press availability

Chicago Emergency Communications Center

1411 West Madison Street, Chicago

Among the mayors expected to attend is host Mayor Richard M. Daley, New Orleans Mayor Marc H. Morial, Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, Palatine (IL) Mayor Rita Mullins and Gary (IN) Mayor Scott King.

Other cities such as San Francisco, Portland (OR), St. Louis and Newark (NJ) are expected to have legal advisors present at the meeting. In addition to a number of cities' attorneys, cities' law enforcement officials and police investigators, who have worked on the issue, will also be in attendance.

Contact: In Chicago, John Camper at (312) 744-3334; in Washington, Ed Somers or Chip Brown at (202) 293-7330.

The United States Conference of Mayors

J. Thomas Cochran, Executive Director
1620 Eye Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Telephone (202) 293-7330, FAX (202) 293-2352

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