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
Washington, D.C. – On the second day of its 92nd Winter Meeting, the U.S. Conference of Mayors welcomed national leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris, who celebrated city leaders for their “power to convene” during a conversation on ways to reduce gun violence in America. “You as mayors have the power to convene not only
ARPA Funds Have Served as Critical Lifeline for American Cities Washington, DC – Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A critical component of this legislation was direct fiscal relief to state and local governments, which were devastated by unprecedented need and budget shortfalls as a result