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Bipartisan Mayors Urge Congress, Administration To Deliver Relief for Cities Still Reeling from Pandemic

Washington, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is again urging congressional and administration leaders to return to the negotiating table and pass a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package that includes emergency fiscal assistance to cities of all sizes.  American cities continue to face devastating budget shortfalls as a direct result of the pandemic and

By |2020-09-25T13:02:34-04:00September 25, 2020|News, Press Room|

Nation’s Mayors Urge Congress and Administration to Keep Working on Urgently Needed COVID-19 Relief Legislation

Washington, DC – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) is urging congressional and administration leaders to return to the negotiating table and pass a bipartisan COVID-19 relief package. American cities continue to face devastating budget shortfalls as a direct result of the pandemic. Today USCM President Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer, USCM Vice President Dayton (OH)

By |2020-09-14T10:30:42-04:00September 14, 2020|News, Press Room|

MONDAY at the DNC: Kicking Off Convention Season, America’s Mayors to Release Updated Policy Agenda: The Mayors’ 2020 Vision

The Bipartisan Official Policy of the USCM Has Been Revised to Focus on Today’s Biggest Issues, such as Racial Equality and the COVID-19 pandemic Washington, DC - Every four years, the bipartisan US Conference of Mayors (USCM) participates in events at both major party committees’ conventions. This year, the opening day of the summer’s first

By |2020-08-16T19:50:04-04:00August 16, 2020|Media Advisories|

Tomorrow: Nation’s “Rust Belt” Mayors Urgently Call On Washington For Direct Funds To Address Ongoing Public Health Pandemic

COVID-19 decimating local budgets in flyover states already hit hard by manufacturing decline Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, bipartisan mayors from Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania will hold a media conference call at 12:00 p.m. ET to discuss the health and economic impacts of COVID-19 on medium and small cities throughout the so-called “rust belt.” Mayors will talk about the

By |2020-08-06T15:21:16-04:00August 6, 2020|Media Advisories|

Mayors to President Trump: Cities Need Direct Financial Assistance Now

Budget Shortfalls and Ongoing Economic Woes Due to COVID-19 Forcing Continued Cuts to Local Services and Jobs Washington, D.C. – As negotiations on the next COVID-19 legislative package drag on, cities across America face the grim reality of continued payroll cuts and reduction, or even elimination, of critical services. Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors

By |2020-08-05T19:06:12-04:00August 5, 2020|News, Press Room|

National League of Cities, U.S. Conference of Mayors to Host Joint Press Conference in Response to Release of Senate GOP Coronavirus Relief Package

Washington, D.C. — Today, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will host a joint virtual press conference at 1:00 P.M. ET. with municipal leaders from across the country to discuss the draft coronavirus relief package released by Senate Republicans, which includes no aid for local governments that have

By |2020-07-28T09:58:47-04:00July 28, 2020|Media Advisories, News, Press Room|

“An American Breakthrough,” New Podcast from the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Launches

Nation’s mayors will discuss the biggest issues facing cities Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) launched a new podcast, “An American Breakthrough,” which will feature mayors from across America discussing the biggest challenges facing cities, including COVID-19, police reform and issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion. The podcast will

By |2020-07-27T16:02:12-04:00July 27, 2020|News, Press Room|

MEDIA CALL: U.S. Conference of Mayors Urges Congress to Provide Direct Fiscal Assistance to All Cities

Mayors Will Also Discuss New Data on Economic Toll of COVID-19 on U.S. Cities Washington, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a media conference call at 1 pm ET to urge House and Senate negotiators to provide direct fiscal assistance to all cities in the upcoming pandemic recovery package. Thus far,

By |2020-07-22T12:04:00-04:00July 21, 2020|Media Advisories, Press Room|

In Open Letter, Mayors Urge President to Preserve DACA Program & Protect Dreamers Until Congress Can Act

Leaders of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Call on Congress to Pass a Permanent Legislative Solution This Year Washington, DC – In an open letter, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), led by USCM President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, is calling on President Trump not to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

By |2020-07-10T08:48:02-04:00July 10, 2020|News, Press Room|

New President and Louisville, KY Mayor Greg Fischer Lays out Agenda for the United States Conference of Mayors

Nationwide Police Reform, Addressing Systemic Racism, Direct Aid for COVID Recovery Top Priorities in Vision for an American Breakthrough  Washington, D.C.— In his first speech as President of the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer addressed fellow mayors today detailing his plans to advance racial justice and equity. Two critical

By |2020-07-01T14:18:31-04:00July 1, 2020|News, Press Room|

Louisville, KY Mayor Greg Fischer Becomes 78th President of the United States Conference of Mayors

Dayton (OH) Mayor Nan Whaley and Miami (FL) Mayor Francis Suarez Elected as First and Second Vice Presidents Washington, D.C.— Today, Louisville (KY) Mayor Greg Fischer was elected as the 78th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) during a session of the Conference’s Executive Committee. Mayor Fischer will succeed outgoing USCM President Rochester

By |2020-06-30T16:17:06-04:00June 30, 2020|News, Press Room|

International Affairs Committee Kicks Off First-Ever Virtual Annual Meeting

Today, the United States Conference Mayors kicked off it's first-ever virtual Annual Meeting. A primary element of the Annual Meeting is always the debate and consideration of resolutions that set official policy for the organization for the following year. These policy positions help guide advocacy efforts and allow mayors to

Furloughs and Painful Service Cuts: COVID-19 is Having Devastating Effects on Cities Everywhere

U.S. Conference of Mayors Has Launched a Fiscal Pain Tracker to Highlight the Real Challenges Facing Cities Washington, D.C. – The fiscal pain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is not theoretical – it's manifesting itself in growing numbers of out-of-work city employees and perilous service cuts for residents everywhere. All across the country cities big

By |2020-05-14T14:50:31-04:00May 14, 2020|News, Press Room|

Red State Mayors: This Crisis is Devastating Cites Everywhere

In Media Call, USCM Renews Appeal for Direct Funding for Cities of All Sizes Washington, D.C.— Yesterday, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) hosted a media conference call urging Congress to provide direct assistance to cities of all sizes in its next coronavirus response package. The call featured mayors from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Texas, and Florida

By |2020-05-13T14:15:19-04:00May 13, 2020|News, Press Room|

ADVISORY: Red State Mayors to Call on Congress to Provide Urgent Aid to Cities

Pandemic has strained resources in cities of all sizes, in every state Washington, D.C.— On Tuesday, May 12th, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a media conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the urgent need for Congress to provide federal assistance to cities of all sizes in its next coronavirus response package. Every city in

By |2020-05-12T18:40:59-04:00May 11, 2020|Media Advisories|

In Conversation with House Chairman, Mayors Express Urgent Needs in Fight Against COVID-19

Washington, DC—Today, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) held a video discussion with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) about the growing fiscal challenge the COVID-19 pandemic is placing on cities. A bipartisan delegation of five mayors from across the country participated in the conversation with Chairman

U.S. Conference of Mayors to Join House Ways & Means Chairman for Live Discussion on the COVID-19 Crisis

Mayors from New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas will discuss the importance of federal support for cities Washington, DC – Tomorrow, April 29, at 11:30 a.m. EDT, the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) will participate in a video discussion with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA) about the

By |2020-04-28T18:20:45-04:00April 28, 2020|Media Advisories, Press Room|

United States Conference of Mayors Requests $250 Billion in Localized Aid to Fight Virus, Maintain City Services, Help Workers and Local Businesses

WASHINGTON, DC – As lawmakers deliberate on the next phase of the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) has sent an urgent request for resources to House and Senate leaders. Mayors and local officials are on the front lines of this battle, and they are asking lawmakers to prioritize

Call Tomorrow: U.S. Mayors to Release 2020 Policy Agenda, Preview Iowa Presidential Candidate Forum

With Top Presidential Candidates Coming to Mayors’ Forum in Waterloo, USCM to Unveil the Mayors’ Vision for America WASHINGTON, DC – On Tuesday December 3rd, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will hold a media conference call to outline its 2020 policy agenda – the Mayors’ Vision for America – and discuss this week’s presidential

By |2019-12-02T15:22:33-05:00December 2, 2019|Media Advisories, Press Room|

U.S. Delegation of Mayors to Attend Global Parliament of Mayors in Durban, South Africa

Washington, DC – This weekend, from November 9th to 11th, a delegation of mayors from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) will join dozens of mayors representing cities from across the globe at the Global Parliament of Mayors (GPM) in Durban, South Africa. The annual summit will bring together city leaders and international experts to

By |2019-11-11T01:25:40-05:00November 9, 2019|News, Press Room|
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