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“People Demand Results”: Mayors Open 94th Annual Meeting Celebrating Local Leadership in Time of National Need

Kaleena Dwyer2026-06-05T12:53:24-04:00June 5, 2026|

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

Two California Mayors Recognized for Leadership on Climate Action

Sara Durr2026-06-04T16:18:26-04:00June 4, 2026|

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

Nation’s Mayors Urge U.S. Senators to Remove Dangerous New Immigration Enforcement Provision from Reconciliation Bill

Sara Durr2026-06-04T12:40:37-04:00June 4, 2026|

Measure Would Undermine Public Safety, Strain Local Communities, Erode Trust Between Residents and Law Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released a letter to U.S. senators urging them to

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David Holt

Mayor of Oklahoma City
President

Todd Gloria

Mayor of San Diego
Vice President

Leirion Gaylor Baird

Mayor of Lincoln
Second Vice President

Tom Cochran

CEO and Executive Director

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: 94th Annual Meeting

June 4-7, 2026 in Long Beach, CA

Mayors Urge Congress to Protect Critical Housing Programs

Nation’s Mayors Call for Reform of Federal Immigration Enforcement Procedures and Modernization of Immigration System

Emergency Resolutions acknowledge importance of immigrants to the U.S., call on federal immigration enforcement to model professionalism and standards expected of local police, urge bipartisan effort to fix broken immigration system

9 Mayors Discuss Safety and Trust in Their Cities Under Trump

The nation’s mayors gathered in Washington this week, and Minneapolis has dominated the conversation.

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against President Trump’s Tariff Actions

Statement from the U.S. Conference of Mayors Following Death of Another Protestor in Minneapolis

Nation’s Mayors Call on Congress to Renew HUD Continuum of Care Grants, Safeguard Housing for Vulnerable Residents

In a newly released letter, bipartisan coalition of 180+ mayors urges federal lawmakers to renew expiring grants, warning of widespread disruptions without action

Nation’s Mayors Urge Congress to Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits

New letter pushes for immediate action as end-of-year expiration looms, threatening the health care of 22 million Americans

Nation’s Mayors to Washington: Here’s What We Need to Fight Crime

In new survey, cities call for increased federal funding, advanced technology and other critical resources to bring crime down further

ICYMI: Crime is Down in Cities All Across the Country

Cities are safer now. Across the country, they are making meaningful progress on public safety and crime reduction, thanks to a combination of community-based initiatives, data-driven policing strategies, and increased investment in prevention and enforcement by America’s mayors.

New Report: U.S Conference of Mayors Releases Data Highlighting Metropolitan Areas as America’s Economic Engines

2025 Metro Economies Report finds that cities account for 90.8% of national GDP, 88.2% of employment in U.S.

In New Video, Mayors Stress Importance of Local-Federal Partnership for America’s Safety and Prosperity

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