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Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Trump Administration’s Directive Freezing Federal Grants, Loans and Other Programs

Washington, DC—Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on the Trump Administration’s directive to freeze federal grants, loans and other key assistance programs. “America’s mayors are deeply concerned by the Trump Administration’s sweeping freeze of federal funding for grants, loans and other critical assistance programs. We are

By Sara Durr|2025-01-28T17:09:22-05:00January 28, 2025|News, Press Room|

On Final Day of Winter Meeting, Mayors Emphasize Need for Strong Local-Federal Partnership to Keep America’s Cities Thriving

Washington, D.C. – As the 93rd Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) came to a close, mayors emphasized the importance of a strong local-federal partnership to keep America’s cities thriving. During the meeting’s final sessions, mayors reaffirmed their commitment to being educators for federal officials on priority issues like housing and

By Sara Durr|2025-01-22T20:24:22-05:00January 19, 2025|News, Press Room|

“What You Do Matters”: President Biden Celebrates the Power of America’s Mayors at First Day of 93rd Winter Meeting

In Washington, D.C., 260+ Bipartisan Mayors Spotlighted Housing Crisis as Top Priority to Keep Cities Flourishing Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 260 mayors championed America’s cities during the opening day of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 93rd Winter Meeting, hosted in Washington D.C. Across the meeting’s opening day, mayors touted the incredible comeback underway

By Sara Durr|2025-01-17T18:30:25-05:00January 17, 2025|News|

“What You Do Matters”: President Biden Celebrates the Power of America’s Mayors at First Day of Conference’s 93rd Winter Meeting

In Washington, D.C., 260+ Bipartisan Mayors Spotlighted Housing Crisis as Top Priority to Keep Cities Flourishing Washington, D.C. – Today, more than 260 mayors championed America’s cities during the opening day of the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 93rd Winter Meeting, hosted in Washington D.C. Across the meeting’s opening day, mayors touted the incredible comeback underway

By Sara Durr|2025-01-21T17:52:15-05:00January 17, 2025|News, Press Room|

NEW: USCM-AIA National Housing Survey Reveals a Worsening Crisis, Urgent Need for Federal Action

Among the 120 surveyed cities alone, the housing shortfall is expected to grow by more than 2 million units over the next five years, unless Congress acts Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released the results of the USCM-AIA National Housing Survey, which

By Sara Durr|2025-01-17T14:19:23-05:00January 17, 2025|Community Development and Housing, News, Press Room|

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Andrew Ginther Pays Respects to President Jimmy Carter at National Cathedral Funeral Service

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther will represent America’s mayors as an attendee at the funeral service for President Jimmy Carter held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Honoring the former president’s life and service, USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran made the following statement:

By Sara Durr|2025-01-09T17:39:53-05:00January 9, 2025|News, Press Room|

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter

WASHINGTON, DC—America’s mayors celebrate the life and mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a great champion of American cities. With a historic urban policy agenda, President Carter forever changed and strengthened the relationship between the federal government and America’s cities. His work helped spur private investment in cities, created jobs in areas most

By Sara Durr|2024-12-30T10:15:07-05:00December 30, 2024|News, Press Room|

SAVE THE DATE: U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting to Bring America’s Mayors to the Nation’s Capital

January 17-19, 2025 | Marriott Marquis | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – On the eve of the Presidential inauguration, the U.S Conference of Mayors (USCM) is set to hold its 93rd Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. from January 17 through January 19 at the Marriott Marquis. Presided over by USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew

By Sara Durr|2024-12-20T09:59:15-05:00December 20, 2024|Media Advisories|

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|

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|

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|