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Nation’s Mayors Urge Congress to Act Quickly on Biden Administration Disaster Supplemental Budget Request

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday the Biden Administration sent to Congress a $98.6 billion emergency budget request to help fund the response to recent natural disasters and other emergencies, including Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It includes resources for the Federal Emergency Management Administration’s Disaster Relief Fund, the Small Business Administration’s disaster loan program, HUD’s Community Development Block

By Sara Durr|2024-11-19T11:06:09-05:00November 19, 2024|News, Press Room|

415 Mayors & City Councilmembers Urge Congress to Swiftly Pass a Comprehensive, Clean Emergency Disaster Relief Bill

Washington, DC – Communities across the U.S. have been devastated by more than 160 disaster declarations since 2023. Today, 415 mayors and councilmembers call on Congress to swiftly pass an emergency disaster relief bill to support communities impacted by these disasters. The initial Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster relief funding allocated by Congress will soon

By Sara Durr|2024-11-18T15:32:37-05:00November 18, 2024|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Celebrate Third Anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Washington, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) celebrates the third anniversary of the enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, better known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. USCM was a vocal advocate for the passage of the legislation, which makes historic investments in not only America’s transportation systems, but in clean energy,

By Sara Durr|2024-11-15T09:34:27-05:00November 15, 2024|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors Statement on Presidential Election

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther released the following statement after Donald Trump was elected the next president of the United States. “The American people have voted, and I congratulate President-Elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect J.D. Vance. As we have said, America’s mayors are ready

By Sara Durr|2024-11-07T18:01:51-05:00November 6, 2024|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Orlando Shooting

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther on the overnight shooting at an Orlando Halloween Celebration. “Once again, we wake up to a mass shooting, this one at a large Halloween celebration in downtown Orlando, that has left at least two people dead and six injured. America’s

By Sara Durr|2024-11-01T13:02:33-04:00November 1, 2024|Criminal and Social Justice, News, Press Room|

New FBI Data: Nation’s Mayors Applaud Reduction In National Crime Rates

FBI Reports Highest Single Year Reduction in Homicides in 20 Years Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released its annual “Summary of Crime in the Nation” report, revealing a decline in both violent crime and property crime rates in the U.S. during 2023. Notably, murder rates declined by 11.6%, marking the largest

By Sara Durr|2024-09-24T12:13:18-04:00September 24, 2024|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Birmingham Shooting

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther on last night’s shooting in Birmingham’s Five Points South. “Once again, we wake up to a mass shooting, this one in an entertainment district in Birmingham that has left at least four people dead and 18 injured. America’s mayors

By Sara Durr|2024-09-22T09:24:07-04:00September 22, 2024|News, Press Room|

State And National Mayors’ Organizations Gather In Springfield To Offer Support For City And Its Mayor

President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Second Vice President of National League of Cities, and Representatives from the Ohio Mayors Alliance meet with Springfield Officials, Pledge Cooperation in Wake of False Claims and Threats of Violence Springfield, Ohio – Representatives of bipartisan national and state associations gathered in Springfield today to meet with Mayor

By Sara Durr|2024-09-16T15:58:01-04:00September 16, 2024|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Welcome Administration Action on Mental Health Parity

Addressing America’s Mental Health Crisis a Top Priority for Cities Washington, D.C.— Today, the Biden Administration finalized rules that strengthen mental health parity for health coverage in America. The action seeks to ensure that people with private health insurance can access care for mental health in the same way they do for physical health. America’s

By Sara Durr|2024-09-09T16:40:55-04:00September 9, 2024|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther on today’s shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia: “America’s mayors are horrified that two students and two teachers were killed and nine more people were injured at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia today. We send our condolences to

By Sara Durr|2024-09-04T18:12:53-04:00September 4, 2024|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Celebrate 2nd Anniversary of Inflation Reduction Act

The legislation provided historic investment in clean energy, jobs and climate Washington, D.C.— Today marks the second anniversary of the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act, a sweeping law that promises historic long-term investments in the fight against climate change and make life more affordable for Americans. Championed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM),

By Sara Durr|2024-08-16T10:24:44-04:00August 16, 2024|News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors to Hold Press Conference at DNC in Chicago

Mayors will convene to promote solutions for American cities, including the housing crisis Washington, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will host a press conference on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 11:45 a.m. CT to mark the start of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. USCM President Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther, alongside mayors from across

By Sara Durr|2024-08-15T09:20:09-04:00August 15, 2024|Media Advisories|

Mayors Celebrate 2nd Anniversary of Bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act

USCM Championed Legislation to Strengthen American Manufacturing and Competitiveness Washington, D.C.— Today is the second anniversary of President Biden signing into law the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which will support 115,000 U.S. jobs in towns and cities and spur more than $300 billion in public and private investments across 15 states. The

By Sara Durr|2024-08-09T12:57:41-04:00August 9, 2024|News, Press Room|

Mayors Celebrate Biden-Harris Administration Action to Protect Housing Benefits for Veterans

Policy Change Comes After Advocacy Push by Bipartisan Delegation of Mayors from Across the Country Washington, D.C.— Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a critical policy change to expand access to veterans housing. The reform, which ensures veterans are not disqualified from housing assistance as a result of receiving disability benefits, is one that mayors have

By Sara Durr|2024-08-08T14:28:09-04:00August 8, 2024|Community Development and Housing, News, Press Room|

In New Letter, Mayors Raise Concern Over Proposed Cuts, Policy Riders in Public Safety Funding Bill

FY 2025 Appropriations Bill passed by the House threatens progress on public safety and gun violence prevention Washington, D.C.— Today, United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther and USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran sent a letter to the U.S. House of Representatives calling on them to reverse several

By Sara Durr|2024-07-23T16:19:53-04:00July 23, 2024|Criminal and Social Justice, News, Press Room|

Statement: U.S. Conference of Mayors on President Biden’s Decision to Not Seek Re-Election

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on President Biden’s announcement today that he will not seek re-election. “Over the past three and a half years, President Joe Biden has been an incredible ally and advocate for America’s mayors. When he assumed office in January of

By Sara Durr|2024-07-21T17:06:27-04:00July 21, 2024|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Shooting at Trump Rally in Butler, PA

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on the shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump earlier today. “The nation’s mayors are relieved to hear that former President Trump is safe and did not sustain more serious injuries during today’s violent incident at

By Sara Durr|2024-07-13T21:47:59-04:00July 13, 2024|News, Press Room|

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