Both Michael Bloomberg, former 3-time Mayor of New York City and "Mayor Pete", former mayor of South Bend, IN were invited to address the gathering of the nation's roster of mayors.
Oops! Missed that both of those
Your MesaZona blogger would be more than happy if anyone could provide more details or transcripts or streaming videos on-demand that got uploaded anywhere. Thank you.
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When You Share The Title “Mayor” and “Social Media Manager”
DAVID HOLT
Mayor of Oklahoma City
Deploying a Digital Inclusion Strategy to Help Citizens Connect with Government
SAM LICCARDO Mayor of San Jose
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BEST PRACTICE FORUMS
Achieving Affordable Housing: Local Best Practices
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Affordable housing is one of the most challenging issues that the nation faces and has been for some time.
Without significant federal resources, cities are critical in providing creative solutions to the problem.
In this session, mayors will explore local best practices to achieve affordable housing.
Moderator KEISHA LANCE BOTTOMS
Mayor of Atlanta Chair, Community Development and Housing Standing Committee
Remarks
JENNY DURKAN
Mayor of Seattle
JOHN HAMILTON Mayor of Bloomington, IN
KATE GALLEGO Mayor of Phoenix
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 BEST PRACTICE FORUMS
Mayors and Universities: Building Character-Driven Leadership in Cities
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. This session will look at innovative approaches cities can use to work with universities to encourage character-driven leadership in their cities.
Moderators
MARK W. MITCHELL
Mayor of Tempe Chair, Mayors and Universities Task Force
LEIRION GAYLOR BAIRD
Mayor of Lincoln Vice Chair, Mayors and Universities Task Force
Remarks
NICK RASMUSSEN
Acting Executive Director John McCain Institute for International Leadership Arizona State University
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22 BEST PRACTICE FORUMS
Council on Metro Economies and the New American City
9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
This session will feature U.S. Metro Economic forecasts and the current state of Opportunity Zone development in U.S. cities, including updates from key congressional figures, mayors, and experts in the field.
Chair : ANDREW J. GINTHER Mayor of Columbus, OH
Vice Chair : MIKE DUGGAN Mayor of Detroit
Remarks U.S. Metro Economic Forecast
JAMES DIFFLEY Vice President for Regional Economics IHS
Remarks Mayors Economic Mobility Campaign
BRIAN PUTLER
Senior Vice President State Government Relations, Western Region Bank of America
JOANNA SMITH RAMANI
Managing Director, Financial Security Program Aspen Institute
Featured Opportunity Zones
Guest THE HONORABLE TIM SCOTT
United States Senate (SC)
Remarks Opportunity Zones:
Regulatory and Fund Development Update
JOHN LETTIERI
President and CEO Economic Innovation Group
Opportunity Zones: Local Project Success
CASSIE FRANKLIN
Mayor of Everett, WA
Opportunity Zones: Creating Social Impact
JONATHAN TOWER
Founder and Managing Partner Arctaris
Responding to Affordable Housing Needs
STEPHEN A. O’CONNOR Sr. Vice President, Affordable Housing Initiatives Mortgage Bankers Association
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Promoting Economic Growth in Distressed Communities
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
This session will examine numerous approaches to spurring economic growth in distressed communities, as well as throughout entire cities.
Moderator JEFF WILLIAMS
Mayor of Arlington, TX Chair, Metro Economies Standing Committee
> Remarks
Transforming Detroit MIKE DUGGAN Mayor of Detroit
> Using Municipal Bonds to Promote Economic Growth
STEVE BENJAMIN Mayor of Columbia, SC Past President, The United States Conference of Mayors
> Building an Inclusive Economy
DARRELL BYERS
CEO Interise New Markets Tax Credits
JODIE HARRIS
Director Community Development Financial Institution Fund
> Using Commerce to Promote Economic Growth
DENNIS ALVORD
Deputy Assistant Secretary United States Department of Commerce
Opening Press Conference 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Draft of 01/21/20)
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22
BEST PRACTICE FORUMS
Current Immigration Issues 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
DACA, border policy, the Public Charge Rule, refugee policy, and other timely immigration issues will be discussed.
Moderators
ERIC GARCETTI Mayor of Los Angeles Chair, USCM Latino Alliance
JOHN GILES
Mayor of Mesa Co-Chair, Immigration Reform Task Force
JORGE O. ELORZA
Mayor of Providence Co-Chair, Immigration Reform Task Force
Remarks Update on Border Issues
DEE MARGO
Mayor of El Paso Vice Chair for Border Policy, Criminal and Social Justice Standing Committee
Update on DACA
GREISA MARTINEZ
Deputy Executive Director United We Dream
Update on Public Charge
GABRIELLE LESSARD Senior Policy Attorney National Immigration Law Center
Social Media and Citizen Engagement in Cities
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Mayors are uniquely positioned as the most trusted elected officials in government to use their voice and connect with constituents. This session will explore the best ways to use social media, how to build upon that trust, and most importantly, how to interact with citizens in building a more responsive city.
Moderator STEVE ADLER
Mayor of Austin Chair, Technology and Innovation Task Force Remarks
> Using Twitter for Government
LAUREN DEVOLL Public Policy Associate Twitter
> Using Facebook for Government
JANNELLE WATSON
U.S. Politics & Government Outreach Facebook
