Articles from March 2025 - United States Conference of Mayors

More than 200 Mayors Write to Congressional Leaders Outlining Opportunities to Strengthen American Cities in Reconciliation Bill

The letter highlights key provisions that if included will address critical national needs. Washington, D.C.— Today, a bipartisan group of 225 mayors from across the country sent a letter to Congressional leadership highlighting priorities and opportunities in the upcoming reconciliation bill that will strengthen the local-federal partnership and address critical issues, including the affordable housing crisis. The

By Sara Durr|2025-03-31T11:01:11-04:00March 31, 2025|News, Press Room|

Joint Statement by Mayors of Canada, Mexico, and the United States on the Benefits of North American Free and Fair Trade

Washington, D.C. — Today, mayors and local officials from the United States, Mexico, and Canada issued a joint statement in support of North American trade at the conclusion of a trilateral summit in Washington D.C. Representatives of a multiparty group of mayors and other local officials representing cities and municipalities from the three nations are

By Sara Durr|2025-03-28T13:38:22-04:00March 28, 2025|News, Press Room|

FRIDAY: U.S. Conference of Mayors to Host Trilateral Trade Summit with Mayors from Canada and Mexico

March 28, 2025 | The Mayflower Hotel| Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – The U.S Conference of Mayors (USCM) will host a summit on North American trade alongside mayors from Canada and Mexico in Washington, D.C. on Friday, March 28, 2025. Led by USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther, the event will bring together bipartisan mayors from across the country, as

By Sara Durr|2025-03-27T22:23:49-04:00March 27, 2025|Media Advisories|

AJC Project Interchange, U.S. Conference of Mayors, Host Annual Mayoral Delegation to Israel

Washington, DC - A bipartisan group of mayors has returned from Israel as part of a joint delegation sponsored by American Jewish Committee (AJC) Project Interchange and the U.S. Conference of Mayors. The intensive program, which ran from March 17-22, enabled the mayors to gain first-hand knowledge of the situation in Israel at a time when

By Sara Durr|2025-03-26T17:30:03-04:00March 24, 2025|News, Press Room|

Symbium Named Winner of Mayors’ Matchup Civic Tech Pitch Competition at SXSW

National Competition Highlights Innovative Technologies Addressing Challenges Facing Cities Austin, TX – Today, Symbium was announced as the winner of the Mayors’ Matchup Civic Tech Pitch Competition at South by Southwest (SXSW). Each year at SXSW, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) helps organize a competition with entrepreneurs and innovators promoting new ideas and technologies to

By Sara Durr|2025-03-11T17:47:40-04:00March 9, 2025|News, Press Room|

Mayors at South by Southwest

USCM to Host Civic I/O Mayors’ Summit, Sessions on Housing Crisis in American Cities and Leading During Divisive Times Washington, DC – Mayors will be in Austin, Texas this week for the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, where the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) will co-host the Civic I/O Mayors’ Summit and mayors

By Sara Durr|2025-03-06T17:27:09-05:00March 6, 2025|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on House Hearing on Immigration Enforcement

Washington, DC—In response to yesterday’s House Oversight Committee hearing on immigration enforcement, which included the testimony of the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther issued the following statement: “During yesterday’s hearing, American mayors reiterated their continued and successful commitment to keeping their cities

By Sara Durr|2025-03-06T10:20:35-05:00March 6, 2025|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on the Passing of Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on the passing of former Houston (TX) Mayor Sylvester Turner, who served two terms as mayor from 2016-2024 and was a USCM Trustee from 2019-2024.“Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of our dear friend

By Sara Durr|2025-03-05T14:38:34-05:00March 5, 2025|News, Press Room|

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

“American cities are strong; may they continue to be the driver for a stronger America.” Washington, D.C.— This morning, the U.S. Conference of Mayors released a new video ahead of President Donald Trump’s address to a Joint Session of Congress that highlights the tremendous growth seen in America’s cities over the past

By Sara Durr|2025-03-04T10:26:43-05:00March 4, 2025|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Impending U.S. Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Washington, D.C.— In advance of pending tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and the potential impact on the American economy, the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ (USCM) Executive Committee passed an emergency resolution today urging the Trump administration to protect and promote trade relations with both countries. Mayors stress that tariffs would inflict severe economic harm

By Sara Durr|2025-03-03T11:55:34-05:00March 3, 2025|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Continues to Stand with Ukraine

WASHINGTON, DC – Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the bipartisan U.S. Conference of Mayors has stood in solidarity with Ukraine, adopting an emergency resolution in support of the Ukrainian people and the democratic values under assault. Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther released the following statement:

By Sara Durr|2025-03-02T17:09:41-05:00March 1, 2025|News, Press Room|

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