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U.S. Mayors Say Local Infrastructure Projects are Ready-to-Go: 

Would Create Over a Million Jobs and Spur National Economy
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (12/19)
 
Mayors Examine Causes of Hunger and Homelessness
Press Release: English | Spanish (12/12)

Mayors Examine Causes of Hunger and Homelessness
Press Advisory: English | Spanish

U.S. Mayors Say Local Infrastructure Projects Are Ready-to-Go Now: 
Would Create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs and Spur National Economy
Press Release: English (12/8)

U.S. Mayors Say Local Infrastructure Projects Are Ready-to-Go Now: 
Would Create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs and Spur National Economy
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish (12/5)

The U.S. Conference of Mayors Challenges City Crime Rankings
Press Release: English (11/21)

More Than 900 Mayors Join Climate Protection Agreement
Press Release: English | (11/21)

U.S. Conference of Mayors 154 City Survey Shows ‘Ready-To-Go’ Local Infrastructure Projects
Would Create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs, Spur National Economy
Press Release Update: EnglishSpanish (11/21)
 
Mayors' Report Documents City Efforts to Protec, Expand Nation's Urban Tree Canopy
Press Release: English

Hispanic Elected Local Officials (Helo) Honor Conference Of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz At The National League Of Cities’ (Nlc) Meeting In Orlando
Press Release : English | Spanish (11/13)

The U.S. Conference of Mayors Executive Director Tom Cochran Calls for a Mainstreet Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs, Spur National Economy
Press Statement: English (11/7)
 

The Nation’s Mayors Welcome Visa Waiver Program Expansion

Press Release: EnglishSpanish (10/17)


HUD Regs on $3.9 Billion CDBG Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Download the Regulations (10/6)

 

The Nation’s Mayors Focus on Air Travel in America 
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (10/3)

USCM Mayors Climate Protection Center Releases New Green Jobs Report
Press Release: English | Spanish
Report (10/2) | Key Findings  | News Article | Slides

The U.S.
Conference Of Mayors President Manny Diaz Urges Congress to Move Quickly to Address National Financial Crisis

Letter (10/1)




The Nation’s Mayors to Gather for Environment & Energy Forum in Miami
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish (9/30)


The Nation’s Mayors to Focus on Arts & Tourism in America:  National Action Forum in Palm Beach, Fl
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish (10/3)

The Nation’s Mayors Focus on Poverty in America at National Forum in Los Angeles
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (9/24)

The Nation’s Mayors to Focus on Poverty in America: Mayors Hold National Forum on Poverty in Los Angeles
Press Advisory: 
EnglishSpanish (9/22)

U.S. Mayors Say Media is Ignoring Baton Rouge: Citizens in Baton Rouge Still in Desperate Need
Press Release: 
EnglishSpanish (9/5)

U.S. Mayors Respond to Hurricane Gustav: President Diaz Informs FEMA Officials of Impact on Baton Rouge
Press Release: 
EnglishSpanish (9/3)

U.S. Mayors Respond to Hurricane Gustav: Mayors Reaching out to Mayors
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (9/2)
 
U.S. Conference of Mayors CEO & Executive Director Tom Cochran Speaks on National Arts Panel and Gustav Relief During Republican National Convention
Press Release: English (9/2)
U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Address the Democratic National Convention
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish Speech (8/27)
 
Miami Mayor Diaz Speaks on National Arts Panel to Emphasize Importance of Arts Education
Press Release: English | (8/26)
 
U.S. Mayors Launch “Third Campaign” for America’s Cities at  National Democratic Convention
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (8/25)

U.S. Mayors Call for Renewed Federal Investment in Crime Fighting in America at Democratic National Convention
Press Advisory: English |Spanish (8/22)

U.S. Mayors Call for Renewed Investment in America’s Infrastructure at Republican National Convention
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish  (8/22)

Nation’s Mayors Hold Second Action Forum:
Call for Renewed Investment in the Nation’s Infrastructure
Press Release: EnglishSpanishReport (8/14)

Mayors Water Infrastructure Report Shows Investment Yields High Returns
Press Release: English |Report (8/14)

U.S. Conference of Mayors Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Voices His Concerns about Situation in Venezuela
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (8/13)

U.S. Conference of Mayors Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Sends Letter to Bush Administration and Members of Congress
Letter: EnglishSpanish (8/13)

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on TSA Expansion of Global Entry Program
Statement (8/13)

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz & New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Lead Mayor’s 08 Action Forum on Infrastructure
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish (8/8)

Mayors Kicks off ’08 Action Forums in Philadelphia
Press Release: EnglishSpanish | Speech (8/6)

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Addresses National Press Club
Press Advisory: 
EnglishSpanish (8/4)
Video | Speech

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Address National Urban League Conference in Orlando
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanishSpeech (7/31)

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Kick off Mayor’s ’08 Action Forums in Philadelphia
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish (7/30)

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Address the National Press Club
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish (7/28)

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Announces Mayors ’08 Action Forums
Press Release: English | Spanish (7/17)
Talking Points: English | Spanish

Miami Mayor Manny Diaz President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Issues Statement on Senate Passage of Housing Bill
Press Statement: English | Spanish
 
Statement of the U.S Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on President Bush Position Change on the Housing Foreclosure Bill
Press Statement: EnglishSpanish (7/23)

Statement of The U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Warns President Bush not to Veto Housing Foreclosure Bill
Press Statement: English | Spanish

Nation’s Mayors Want Poverty Redefined: Mayor Bloomberg Highlights Conference Policy at NAACP
Press Statement: English | Spanish

The Nation’s Mayors Weigh in on New Census Bureau Estimates
Press Release: English | Spanish

Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on Senate Subcommittee Action on Energy Efficiency Block Grant for Cities
Press Statement: English

Reaction by the U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on Presidential Candidates Remarks on the Economy
Press Statement: English | Spanish

Housing Bill: U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Diaz Demands President Bush and Congress Include $4 Billion CDBG Neighborhood Stabilization Package to Restore Economic Damage
Press Release: English | Spanish

Statement of the U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on Supreme Court Ruling in District of Columbia et al. v. Heller
Press Release: English | Spanish

Miami Mayor Manny Diaz is Sworn in as the 66th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (6/23)
Video | Speech

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz & New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg Lead Mayor’s 08 Action Forum on Infrastructure
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish (8/8)

Mayors Kicks off ’08 Action Forums in Philadelphia
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (8/6)

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Address National Urban League Conference in
Orlando
Press Advisory: EnglishEspanishSpeech (7/31)

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Kick off Mayor’s ’08 Action Forums in Philadelphia
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish (7/30)

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz to Address the National Press Club
Press Advisory: EnglishSpanish (7/28)

U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Announces Mayors ’08 Action Forums
Press Release: English | Spanish (7/17)
Talking Points: English | Spanish

Miami Mayor Manny Diaz President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Issues Statement on Senate Passage of Housing Bill
Press Statement: English | Spanish
 
Statement of the U.S Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on President Bush Position Change on the Housing Foreclosure Bill
Press Statement: EnglishSpanish (7/23)

Statement of The U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz Warns President Bush not to Veto Housing Foreclosure Bill
Press Statement: English | Spanish

Nation’s Mayors Want Poverty Redefined: Mayor Bloomberg Highlights Conference Policy at NAACP
Press Statement: English | Spanish

The Nation’s Mayors Weigh in on New Census Bureau Estimates
Press Release: English | Spanish

Statement by the U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on Senate Subcommittee Action on Energy Efficiency Block Grant for Cities
Press Statement: English

Reaction by the U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on Presidential Candidates Remarks on the Economy
Press Statement: English | Spanish

Housing Bill: U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Diaz Demands President Bush and Congress Include $4 Billion CDBG Neighborhood Stabilization Package to Restore Economic Damage
Press Release: English | Spanish

Statement of the U.S. Conference of Mayors President Miami Mayor Manny Diaz on Supreme Court Ruling in District of Columbia et al. v. Heller
Press Release: English | Spanish

Miami Mayor Manny Diaz is Sworn in as the 66th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (6/23)
Video | Speech

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman, Missouri Governor Matt Blunt, and Gloria and Emilio Estefan Receive 2008 Public Leadership in the Arts Awards
Press Release: English | Spanish

Remarks of Senator Barack Obama
Video | Transcript (6/21)

Foreclosure Crisis Adds to Existing Vacant and Abandoned Property Problems in Cities
Press Release: EnglishSpanish (6/22)
Download Report

Awards Announced for "Most Livable" Cities 
Press Release: 
EnglishSpanish (6/21)
Video | Photos

Sacramento & New Jersey Tree Foundations Receive National Award for Community Tree Programs, more than $200,000 Granted to Winners
Press Release: 
EnglishSpanish (6/20)
Video: 
Sacramento | Camden
Photos
 

U.S. Mayors Economic Report Reveals Sluggish Economic and Job Growth in 2008-09
Press Release: 
EnglishEspanol (6/20)
Download: 
Key FindingsFull Report (6/20)

2008 Mayors’ Climate Protection Award Winners Announced
Press Release: English | Spanish | Winners Report  (6/20)
 
Climate Protection Survey
 
Mayors Gather in Miami for Focus on Urban Issues at 76th Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors ~ June 20 – 23
Press Release: 
English (6/20)

Hundreds of Mayors to Hear from Senator Barack Obama 
Press Release: 
English (6/19)

President William Jefferson Clinton to Address the Nation’s Mayors in Miami
Press Release: 
EnglishSpanish (6/12)


Senator Barack Obama to Address the Nation's Mayors in Miami
Press Release: 
EnglishSpanish (6/10)

Conference Leadership Pushes Mayors’ 10-Point Plan at Tufts Forum
U.S. Mayor Article (5/5)

Mayors Examine the Importance of Municipal Water
The Nation’s Major Cities Investigate the Economic and Health Benefits of Public Investment in Clean Water, Water Infrastructure
Download:
Statement | Meeting Materials (5/1)

Mayor Palmer's Statement in Honor of Earth Day
Download the Statement (4/22)

The Nation's Mayors Applaud Senate Action to Mitigate Mortgage Crisis
Download the Press Release (4/10)

Senator McCainConference Leadership Meets with Republican Presidential Nominee McCain
 U.S. Mayor Story (5/19)