United States Conference of Mayors

12/23/2022

Yesterday under Senator Chuck Schumer's leadership, the Senate passed the State, Local, Tribal and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act to allow cities to use resources from the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act for purposes that had been disallowed previously, such as infrastructure and community development projects.

Now with House passage and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's leadership of the omnibus, this provision will be part of the funding package sent to President Biden for his signature. Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran: http://mayo.rs/3WjuH48

12/19/2022

Meet the Mayor: Aftab Pureval

This week's spotlight: Aftab Pureval!

Making history in 2021 when he was elected as Cincinnati's first Asian American mayor, Mayor Pureval has prioritized improving racial equity, economic growth, and public safety and community policing.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors represents more than 1,400 mayors across the country. Our Meet the Mayor series is designed to highlight…

12/15/2022

White House keys in on mayors and mayors-elect for D.C. forum on federal funding • Missouri Independent

"They’re folks who roll up their sleeves and get things done and deliver for their constituents."

Grateful for the Biden Administration's continued commitment to working with America's mayors.

Mayors from around the U.S. will sit down with senior Biden administration officials for a half-day forum on how cities can access resources.

12/14/2022

Today marks ten years since 26 people — including 20 first graders — were killed in a mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors Criminal and Social Justice Committee Chair Mayor Quinton Lucas and CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran: mayo.rs/3YoqcqE

12/14/2022

Today, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act into law, protecting marriage equality for same-sex and in*******al couples. What an honor to be there to celebrate this historic moment.

12/14/2022

Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors LGBTQ Alliance Chair Mayor Todd Gloria and CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran in response to President Biden signing the historic Respect for Marriage Act into law: mayo.rs/3WdgTI7

12/13/2022

⏰ See you today at 2 PM ET alongside U.S. Department of Transportation officials, Mayor Regina Romero, Mayor Byron W. Brown, and others!

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12/12/2022

Meet the Mayor: Shawyn Patterson-Howard

This week's spotlight: Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard!

Elected in 2019 as the first woman mayor in the City of Mount Vernon history, Mayor Patterson-Howard has prioritized investments in infrastructure, public safety, and the health of her residents — with equity at the forefront.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors represents more than 1,400 mayors across the country. Our Meet the Mayor series is designed to highlight…

12/09/2022

Join us on Tuesday alongside the U.S. Department of Transportation's Charles Small, Mayor Regina Romero, Mayor Byron W. Brown and others to explore how cities can build competitive RAISE applications and advance transportation infrastructure projects that improve equity, connectivity and innovation: mayo.rs/3VMbKae

12/07/2022

Mayors Stoney and Giles Work to Fight Food Insecurity — Locally and Nationally

With millions of American children living in food-insecure households, Mayor Levar Stoney and Mayor John Giles are among mayors nationwide leading new programs to fight food insecurity and provide a lifeline for families in need.

Today, millions of Americans face the difficult, everyday reality of food insecurity, with close to 34 million people including 9 million…

12/05/2022

Today, nearly 70 mayors whose cities have experienced a mass shooting this year sent a letter to Senator Chuck Schumer and Senator Mitch McConnell calling on the Senate to pass two bipartisan gun safety bills — the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 and the Background Check Expansion Act — that have already passed in the House: mayo.rs/3VV6UXR

12/05/2022

“Food access cannot be a luxury”: Around the holidays, mayors are fighting food insecurity at the…

Nearly 34 million Americans lived in food-insecure households last year — and rising prices of food only exacerbate the challenge. Across the country, mayors are investing in new initiatives to fight food insecurity and keep their residents safe.

Across the country, food insecurity and hunger are everyday challenges for millions of Americans — and rising prices of food and other…

12/02/2022

MICD Just City Mayoral Fellowship

The Mayors' Institute on City Design (MICD) 2023 Just City Mayoral Fellowship is designed to help mayors from across the country develop and strengthen approaches to embedding justice and equity goals within government policy and practices — be sure to submit your expression of interest by December 5!

The MICD Just City Mayoral Fellowship brings together a small group of mayors to directly tackle racial injustices in each of their cities through planning and design interventions.

12/01/2022

In Letter to Congressional Leaders, Mayors Call for Additional Funding to Bolster Local Organizations Serving Asylum Seekers Along the Southern Border

In a letter sent to Congressional leaders today, Vice Chair for Border Policy for the Conference’s Standing Committee on Criminal and Social Justice Mayor Todd Gloria and 35 mayors urged Congress to add funding to the FY23 omnibus appropriations bill to boost local capacity to respond to the increasing number of asylum seekers at the southern border.

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11/29/2022

America’s mayors applaud the Senate’s passage of the Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine and protect marriage equality.

Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran and LGBTQ Alliance Chair Mayor Todd Gloria: mayo.rs/3AZwOl1

11/29/2022

Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran on the need for swift passage of the proposed agreement between railroad workers and operators to avoid a national rail shutdown: http://mayo.rs/3irX0y8

11/29/2022

See you at 2 PM ET alongside Secretary Gina Raimondo, Mike Bloomberg, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor Todd Gloria, Mayor Andy Schor and others!

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11/28/2022

TOMORROW | 2PM ET — Join us alongside Secretary Gina Raimondo, Mike Bloomberg, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor Todd Gloria and others to celebrate the first anniversary of the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the opportunities it provides to improve job quality nationwide.

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11/23/2022

There have been more than 600 mass shootings in the U.S. this year — 31 in November alone.

America’s mayors stand with Mayor Rick West and the entire Chesapeake, VA community in the wake of last night’s mass shooting at a Walmart that left six dead and others injured. Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran: mayo.rs/3V3vCVI

11/16/2022

Respect for Marriage Act

Today, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran and Chair of our LGBTQ Alliance Mayor Todd Gloria sent a letter to Senate Leaders urging passage of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would ensure marriage equality is protected as the law of the land.

Quick passage of this legislation is a critical step to defending the right to marry for all Americans. Read more: mayo.rs/3EkOb0K

11/15/2022

One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Since then, billions have been invested into projects to benefit America's cities — to rebuild our roads, upgrade our public transit, replace lead pipes, provide affordable broadband, and create good-paying jobs.

11/14/2022

America’s mayors stand with Mayor Lloyd Snook, UVA President Jim Ryan, and the entire Charlottesville community in the wake of last night’s mass shooting at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.

Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran:

11/12/2022

A strong local-federal partnership is critical to meeting our collective climate and clean energy goals.

Great meeting this morning with White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi at .

11/12/2022

"Folks, we are proving that good climate policy is good economic policy.”

11/07/2022

Voting Rights

Your vote matters. Know your plan? mayo.rs/3zxDztt

10/31/2022

Cybersecurity Funding and Solutions - Local Infrastructure Hub

TODAY at 1PM ET: Join us alongside Bloomberg Philanthropies, officials from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and other experts to discuss the $1B available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, including how cities can apply for funding and use it to mitigate risk.

Experts from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Ernst & Young, and the Global Cyber Alliance will discuss cybersecurity funding available through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program and the IIJA.

10/26/2022

U.S. mayors get ready to leverage new transportation grants | Bloomberg Philanthropies

The U.S. Department of Transportation's SMART grant program provides $100M a year for the next 5 years for projects that use technology to make transportation safer and more efficient.

U.S. cities of all sizes are eligible to apply — the deadline for the first round is November 18!

One of the most tangible ways mayors can improve residents’ wellbeing and the overall livability in their cities is by making their transportation systems more reliant, efficient, and safe. Consider that transportation accounts for more than a quarter of greenhouse gas emissions globally, and is a...

10/24/2022

America’s mayors stand with Mayor Jones, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, and the entire St. Louis community in the wake of today's school shooting. It's time for the Senate to pass pending bipartisan gun safety legislation.

Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran: mayo.rs/3gCqA3k

10/24/2022

Meet the Mayor: Quentin Hart

This week's spotlight: Mayor Quentin Hart!

First elected in 2015 and the first Black mayor in Waterloo, Iowa history, Mayor Hart's priorities include neighborhood revitalization, investing in public infrastructure, and closing the city's digital divide.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors represents more than 1,400 mayors across the country. Our Meet the Mayor series is designed to highlight…

10/21/2022

Leading Locally: The Transition to Electric Vehicles

Mayors across the country understand the importance of EV adoption in the fight against climate change.

Mayor Regina Romero and Tucson city leaders are working to accelerate the local transition to EVs and create a cleaner, more sustainable, and more equitable city.

Cities like Tucson, AZ, are leading the local adoption of EVs and creating cleaner, more equitable cities in the process

10/21/2022

Join us on Tuesday alongside Mayor Eric Garcetti, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Mayor Travis Stovall, USDOT Office of Research and Technology's Robert Hampshire and Ben Levine, and Intelligent Transportation Society of America's Laura Demeo Chace to learn how cities can develop competitive Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) program applications and lead strong local initiatives to improve transportation efficiency and safety.

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10/20/2022

America's mayors know that there's no time to waste on climate action.

USCM President Francis Suarez and mayors from across the country are sharing how they're working to combat the climate crisis and create more sustainable, equitable cities at the 2022 .

10/17/2022

Meet the Mayor: Steve Williams

This week's spotlight: Mayor Steve Williams!

First elected in 2012 and the first three-term mayor in the City of Huntington, WV's 150-year history, Mayor Williams has prioritized equitable economic growth, including leading the Huntington Revitalization Plan, and fighting food insecurity. Learn more ⬇️

The U.S. Conference of Mayors represents more than 1,400 mayors across the country. Our Meet the Mayor series is designed to highlight…

10/14/2022

America’s mayors stand with Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and the Raleigh Police Department in the wake of yesterday's mass shooting.

Full statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran: mayo.rs/3S7lSHD

10/13/2022

“I saw other mayors, from Richmond to Birmingham, marching with their residents, talking to police, having hard conversations — and Cleveland was absent... It’s the time for my generation to be a part of making the promise of America real in Cleveland.”

Mayor Justin M. Bibb recently sat down with Valerie Biden Owens and the UD Biden School of Public Policy and Administration to discuss his start in politics, his journey to becoming the 58th mayor of Cleveland, and his bold vision for his city.

Watch: mayo.rs/3yCMI3P

10/12/2022

Electric Vehicles Task Force Co-Chairs Mayor David Holt, Mayor Steve Adler, and Mayor Tito Brown…

Promoting the use and adoption of electric vehicles is a priority for mayors across the country.

USCM EV Task Force co-chairs Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Mayor David Holt and Mayor Jamael Tito Brown have been promoting best practices for implementation and local government policy to help expedite a historic shift to zero-emissions vehicles.

In most of the United States, gas-powered vehicles are among the highest sources of pollution. Their electrification can help cities and…

10/06/2022

Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld a lower court decision that found the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful.

In response to the decision, U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran issued the following statement:

10/03/2022

Meet the Mayor: Farrah N. Khan

This week's spotlight: Mayor Farrah N. Khan!

The first woman of color to serve as Mayor of Irvine, CA, Mayor Khan's priorities include public safety, increasing access to affordable housing, and economic and environmental sustainability.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors represents more than 1,400 mayors across the country. Our Meet the Mayor series is designed to highlight…

09/29/2022

Investing in climate resilience and adaptation has never been more important.

Learn more about how to develop competitive BRIC applications through FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency and improve your city’s resilience to extreme weather events: mayo.rs/3rge2R1

09/23/2022

As cities deal with more frequent and severe weather events, the need for city-led, pre-disaster mitigation projects has never been more important.

Join us on Tuesday alongside FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency's Camille Crain, Mayor John Tecklenburg, and mayors from across the country.

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