United States Conference of Mayors

11/01/2023

Today I brought together my fellow Mayors from across the country as we bring information to help our residents re-register for and CHIPs.

As Chair of the United States Conference of Mayors Latino Alliance & Women’s Health and Reproductive Taskforce, it is important to me that all our communities have access to the healthcare they need to stay healthy.

Thank you to Senior Advisor to President Biden Tom Perez for ensuring healthcare is a right for all, not just a few. Thanks to Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs Marvin Figueroa and their team at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for giving cities like Tucson the tools we need to get the word out!

11/01/2023

More than 50 million Americans report experiencing mental illness every year. You’re not alone.

Proud of our partners at MLB for helping to increase mental health awareness and support by partnering with Crisis Text Line, a 24/7, confidential text-based mental health service.

Learn more: mlb.com/mlb-together/mental-health

10/30/2023

: Mayor Barbara Buffaloe!

Since taking office last year, Mayor Buffaloe has prioritized advancing climate action, improving government efficiency, and expanding affordable housing. And under her leadership, the City of Columbia, Mo. Government will soon be launching a new Violence Prevention Office to improve public safety.

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10/27/2023

Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced an historic $86 million in SS4A grants for communities across the country.

Thanks to President Joe Biden and Secretary Pete Buttigieg, this funding through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law continues to make our cities safer and more equitable. Learn more: mayo.rs/ss4a

10/26/2023

Last night’s mass shooting in Lewiston is a reminder of the serious consequences resulting from the easy availability of military-style assault weapons and insufficient gun safety laws in America.

Full statement from USCM President Mayor Hillary Schieve: mayo.rs/Lewiston

Authorities in Lewiston, Maine say at least 18 people were killed when a gunman attacked a bowling alley and a local bar in the city of Lewiston, Maine, on Wednesday.

10/23/2023

See you tomorrow at 2pm ET to discuss the U.S. Department of Transportation's RAISE grant program and best practices for advancing equitable road, rail, transit, and port projects.

🔗 mayo.rs/RAISE

10/20/2023

Full U.S. Conference of Mayors statement in support of President Joe Biden's request for supplemental funding from Congress to respond to the wars in Israel and Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis at the southern border:

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10/19/2023

True progress on issues like climate change and the mental health crisis requires international collaboration between cities — and we can learn a lot from each other. Great meeting today with our friend Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol, a global leader on some of the most pressing issues cities are facing.

10/10/2023

"The times that I've gone on ride-alongs with the police department, it's struck me that everything that we did on those calls was either tied to mental health or substance abuse." Mayor John Giles

“The times that I’ve gone on ride-alongs with the police department, it’s struck me that everything that we did on those calls was either…

10/07/2023

America's mayors stand in solidarity with the people of Israel in the wake of today's horrific terrorist attack by Hamas.

Full statement from USCM leadership Mayor Hillary Schieve, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, Mayor David Holt and Tom Cochran:

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10/05/2023

With the help of American Rescue Plan funds, Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the Cleveland Foundation just launched the city's new $10 million Neighborhood Safety Fund, which will provide grants for community-driven programs that increase public safety and help address root causes of violence.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb announced a bold program Wednesday to give $1 million in crime prevention grants by the end of this year.

10/05/2023

Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, more than $1 trillion is being invested into America’s infrastructure. Mayors are leading the work to ensure this historic level of funding reaches the communities that need it most, and public-private partnerships are helping them do that.

Thank you to Mayor Andre Dickens for leading the inaugural meeting of our P3 Council this week to discuss best practices, challenges, and opportunities for investment around P3s in America’s cities.

10/02/2023

: Mayor Phillip Jones!

Elected in 2022 as the youngest mayor in City of Newport News history, Mayor Jones is working to ensure the city's schools are fully accredited, local small businesses are supported, and all residents feel safe in their communities. He's also a former U.S. Marine Corps infantry officer and marathon runner (with some great running stories...)! Read more:

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09/29/2023

A public servant since 1969, including as the first woman mayor of San Francisco, Dianne Feinstein has been a force in American politics and a leader on the most important issues of our time.

Women leaders across the country stand on her shoulders. Her legacy will live on to benefit Californians — and all Americans — for generations to come.

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09/27/2023

"One of the most useful and effective federal programs for helping to revitalize America’s communities."

Today, Mayor Chris Bollwage testified on behalf of USCM and the National League of Cities in a House hearing on reauthorizing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Brownfields Program. Cleaning up and redeveloping brownfield sites not only keeps Americans safe, it increases local tax bases, facilitates job growth, and protects the environment.

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09/27/2023

Mayors across the country are coming together to call on Congress, especially the Speaker of the US House and his leadership, to pass a Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government operating. Their failure to act will have a tremendous effect on the lives of residents across the US, Michigan, and right here in Lansing. Congress must do their job and act now.

09/27/2023

Cities can’t shut down.

Failure to fund the federal government will have serious consequences for American families and those who rely on essential federal programs. It's time for Congress to stop the political theatre and do its job to keep the government open.

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09/25/2023

: Mayor Frank Whitfield!

The first Black mayor of City of Elyria, Ohio, Mayor Whitfield is focused on improving public safety, creating jobs, and investing in his residents (and you can occasionally catch him riding his electric scooter around the city). 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…

09/22/2023

America's mayors applaud today's announcement from President Joe Biden on the creation of the first White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

Full statement from U.S. Conference of Mayors President Mayor Hillary Schieve:

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09/21/2023

America's mayors recognize the invaluable contributions that immigrants make to our cities, and we applaud Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the Biden Administration’s announcement last night to extend and redesignate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

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09/21/2023

The Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program through the National Telecommunications and Information Administration provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access nationwide.

Join us on Tuesday alongside Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭, Mayor Frank Whitfield, and NTIA officials to discuss the BEAD challenge process and current city programs mayors are implementing to close the digital divide. 🔗 mayo.rs/BEAD

09/20/2023

A year ago, USCM Second VP Mayor David Holt joined our partners at ADL at the White House to release our joint Compact to Combat Hate and Extremism in America's cities.

Today, we remain committed in our partnership to combat antisemitism and hate-fueled violence nationwide.

One year ago today, President Biden and Vice President Harris hosted the United We Stand Summit to counter the corrosive effects of hate-fueled violence on our democracy and public safety, highlight the response of the Biden-Harris Administration and communities nationwide to these dangers, and pu...

09/13/2023

Addressing the mental health crisis is not a political issue — it touches nearly every family, individual, and community across the country.

As Congress returns from recess, USCM President Mayor Hillary Schieve is continuing the fight for comprehensive federal mental health legislation to get Americans the help they need and deserve.

09/13/2023

Proud to have Mayor David Holt serving as our second VP. 💪

Find out why David Holt is on this year’s TIME100 Next list

09/11/2023

09/11/2023

Today we remember all that we lost on September 11, 2001, including 2,977 American heroes, and recognize the grit and resilience of the American spirit.

09/11/2023

Tackling the biggest challenges our cities are facing — including homelessness, gun violence, and the mental health crisis — requires commitment and collaboration from all levels of government.

Thank you to all who joined us in San Diego for our Fall 2023 Leadership Meeting.

09/05/2023

Always a joy to spend time with my fellow Arizona mayors and friends. The United States Conference of Mayors are out in full force at !

09/05/2023

In a recent USCM survey, nearly 75% of mayors cited homelessness as the primary challenge in their cities.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is one of many taking action and seeing results, reducing homelessness in Baltimore by more than a third in 2022 alone.

In a recent U.S. Conference of Mayors’ survey, nearly three-fourths of U.S. mayors cited homelessness as the primary challenge in their…

08/26/2023

Sixty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leaders, and some 250,000 supporters gathered on the National Mall to call for an end to discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, or national origin.

Today, America's mayors celebrate the legacy of the March on Washington and recognize the work that still needs to be done. Mayor Hillary Schieve Tom Cochran

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08/18/2023

"I remember asking this one question among the students: 'Raise your hand if you would want to have a therapist. Would you take me up on that offer?' Every kid raised their hand."

Under Mayor Justin M. Bibb's leadership, Cleveland is launching a new initiative to expand access to youth mental health services.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne are heading the Youth Mental Health Workforce Development Sprint Task Force, which focuses on a localized strategy to improve access to mental health care for youth.

08/16/2023

Great event at the White House today celebrating the first anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, the single largest climate investment in U.S. history.

Thanks to President Biden and Congress, this investment is helping cities combat the climate crisis and accelerate the nation’s transition to a clean energy future.

08/16/2023

A year ago today, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, the single largest investment in climate and clean energy in U.S. history.

To mark the anniversary, USCM Vice President Mayor Andrew J. Ginther, who will attend today's celebration at the White House, released the following statement.

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08/15/2023

To help those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Lahaina, donations can be made to the through the Hawaii Community Foundation or the Maui United Way.

Full statement by Mayor Hillary Schieve and U.S. Conference of Mayors' AAPI Alliance Chair Mayor Lily Mei:

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08/10/2023

Under Mayor Karen Bass' leadership, 14,000 Angelenos experiencing homelessness have been moved off the streets in her first six months.

Mayor Bass is one of a growing number of mayors entering office with an unwavering commitment to addressing housing instability.

Mayor Karen Bass wasted no time. On her first day as the new mayor of Los Angeles, California, and with her first official act, she…

08/09/2023

Today, under the leadership of Mayor Hillary Schieve, the U.S. Conference of Mayors launched a new bipartisan Task Force on Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights.

The Task Force, which was voted on by member mayors during our 91st Annual Meeting in June, will be co-chaired by Mayor Regina Romero and Mayor Elizabeth B. Kautz,

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08/08/2023

Thanks to additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Clean Water State Revolving Fund is helping cities nationwide invest in critical water infrastructure.

Join us today at 2pm ET to discuss how cities can access and apply CWSRF funds to keep residents safe. 🔗mayo.rs/CWSRF

08/02/2023

The day after he took office, Mayor Mike Johnston declared a state of emergency on homelessness and pledged to house 1,000 unsheltered Denver residents by the end of the year — and he's investing big in long-term, affordable housing options for the future.

Mayor Mike Johnston pledged to shelter 1,000 of the roughly 1,500 unsheltered residents in less than six months. Plans are now in place to buy a 192-unit hotel.

07/27/2023

America's mayors are on the frontlines of the fight against climate change, but we can't do it alone.

Today, President Biden announced new measures to address extreme heat in U.S. cities, building on the historic action his administration has already taken to combat climate change and its effects.

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07/24/2023

Last week, Mayor Hillary Schieve and mayors from across the country met with congressional leaders of both parties to call for increased federal resources and collaboration to address the staggering rise in Americans reporting mental and behavioral health challenges.

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