Monthly Archives: June 2024

Nation’s Mayors Release 2024 Election Priorities for Next Congress and Administration

Mayors’ bipartisan national agenda covers a full range of issues impacting American cities Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released its 2024 election priorities, a bipartisan national issue platform that will drive the mayors’ advocacy at this summer’s Republican and Democratic national conventions and beyond. Release of the mayors’ policy roadmap

By |2024-06-24T12:26:44-04:00June 24, 2024|News, Press Room|

Survey of Nation’s Mayors Highlights City Efforts to Support LGBTQ+ Residents

The 83-city survey found most of the cities have enforceable antidiscrimination ordinances or protections. Nearly all provide benefits to same-sex spouses or domestic partners. Washington, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released its first-ever survey– Building an Inclusive City: How Mayors are Supporting and Involving LGBTQ+ Residents – detailing the latest ways mayors

By |2024-06-24T09:01:02-04:00June 24, 2024|News, Press Room|

Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther Elected New President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Policy Agenda Adopted for the Year Ahead

Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Elected First and Second Vice Presidents on Final Day of USCM’s 92nd Annual Meeting Kansas City, Missouri – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) voted to elect a new leadership team and approved a slate of policy resolutions that will serve as

By |2024-06-23T14:43:20-04:00June 23, 2024|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Mass Shooting in Columbus, Ohio

Kansas City, Missouri – Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on today’s mass shooting in Columbus, Ohio: “America’s mayors are shocked and saddened once again by yet another mass shooting, this one in Columbus, Ohio, where 10 people, including two teenagers, were shot early this morning.

By |2024-06-23T12:20:00-04:00June 23, 2024|News, Press Room|

On Day #3 of Annual Meeting, Mayors Discuss Reducing Gun Violence, Addressing Homelessness & Other Priorities

Sessions build on previous days’ work to establish Conference priorities. Meeting concludes tomorrow as mayors adopt policy agenda, elect new leadership for coming year. (Kansas City, Mo.) – Today, on the third day of the 92nd annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), mayors built on their previous days’ work establishing Conference priorities

By |2024-06-22T19:32:36-04:00June 22, 2024|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Announces Winners of 2024 Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grants

Program Supported by Target Recognizes Boston (MA), Madison (WI), and Bloomington (MN) Kansas City, Missouri — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and Target announced the winners in this year’s Police Reform and Equitable Justice Grant Program which is designed to recognize, strengthen, and sustain policies and practices that police departments across the nation are

By |2024-06-22T14:10:36-04:00June 22, 2024|News, Press Room|

“Institution of Credibility”: Nation’s Mayors & Expert Speakers Champion Local Results during Day #2 of 92nd Annual Meeting

Committees continued advancing policy resolutions. Mayors discussed best practices, heard from pollster Frank Luntz and White Advisor and former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu.  (Kansas City, Mo.) – Today, the nation’s mayors continued the 92nd annual meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM), leading discussions on climate and sustainability, innovation, and the role of

By |2024-06-21T20:09:17-04:00June 21, 2024|News, Press Room|

Comcast, U.S. Conference of Mayors Announce Ten Cities Receiving Grants in Digital Equity Challenge

The Challenge awards a total of $1.5 million to support local workforce programs and close the digital skills gap Kansas City, MO — Today, Comcast Corporation and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced the winners of the Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge grant awards program at USCM’s 92nd Annual Meeting in Kansas

By |2024-06-21T14:44:16-04:00June 21, 2024|News, Press Room|

Mapping the Global Footprint of U.S. Cities

U.S. Conference of Mayors and Truman Center Announce Findings from Survey on U.S. Cities’ International Activities Kansas City, MO - During the 92nd Annual Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the Conference and the Truman Center are pleased to debut the results of their collaboration to understand the international activities of U.S. cities.

By |2024-06-24T08:40:34-04:00June 21, 2024|News, Press Room|

“Shared Voice to Drive Progress”: Nation’s Mayors Kickoff 92nd Annual Meeting, Focused on Priorities for 2025

Committees began voting on policy resolutions. Mayors heard from U.S. officials, including White House Advisor Tom Perez. Thirteen cities were honored for climate leadership. Kansas City, Mo. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) hosted the first day of its 92nd Annual Meeting, with more than 200 mayors convening in Kansas City for

By |2024-06-21T13:20:40-04:00June 20, 2024|News, Press Room|

Mayors Lead Transition to Renewable Energy

Reno and St. Cloud Mayors Win Top Climate Awards Kansas City, MO – As the effects of climate change become more impactful on cities throughout the nation and the world, thirteen U.S. mayors were recognized today for their outstanding leadership in combatting these changes, each winning a 2024 Mayors’ Climate Protection Award. Reno Mayor

By |2024-06-20T14:40:40-04:00June 20, 2024|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Alarmed by SCOTUS Decision on Bump Stocks, Call on Congress to Act

Washington, DC – Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve on today’s Supreme Court Garland v. Cargill decision: “Earlier this week, America’s mayors welcomed the FBI report that there had been a significant decrease in violent crime during the first quarter of this year. Most striking was the

By |2024-06-14T16:25:31-04:00June 14, 2024|News, Press Room|

MEDIA INVITE: U.S. Conference of Mayors to Hold Press Conference Kicking off Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri

Mayors will highlight local leadership on housing, public safety, mental health and the economy Washington, DC – On Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. CT, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a press conference during its 92nd Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, where a bipartisan group of nearly 200 mayors from across the

By |2024-06-13T12:37:50-04:00June 13, 2024|Media Advisories|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement Celebrating Pride Month, Reaffirming Commitment to LGBTQ+ Community

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has long championed protections for LGBTQ+ communities, adopting a policy condemning discrimination against gay and lesbian people in 1984 and supporting marriage equality in 2009. Last year, in response to the surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in state houses across the country, the Conference adopted a resolution

By |2024-06-03T16:20:11-04:00June 3, 2024|News, Press Room|
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