Immigration Leadership
Mayor John Giles | Mesa, AZ
Immigration Reform Task Force Chair
Mayor Todd Gloria | San Diego, CA
Vice Chair for Border Policy, Criminal & Social Justice Committee
Mayor Regina Romero | Tucson, AZ
Chair, Latino Alliance of the U.S. Conference of Mayors
About the Task Force
The United States Conference of Mayors has long recognized that our cities and our nation have been built, strengthened, and sustained by immigrants, that our cities are inclusive, multicultural centers reflecting core American values that foster economic prosperity and opportunity, and that our diversity and inclusion keeps us competitive and makes us strong. The Conference’s comprehensive immigration policy includes: - a call for reforming our broken immigration system,
- providing Dreamers a pathway to lawful permanent residence and eventually citizenship,
- rebuilding and strengthening the United States Refugee Admissions Program, and
- making asylum accessible to those seeking refuge.
Our Immigration Reform Task Force advocates on behalf of this policy.
- a call for reforming our broken immigration system,
- providing Dreamers a pathway to lawful permanent residence and eventually citizenship,
- rebuilding and strengthening the United States Refugee Admissions Program, and
- making asylum accessible to those seeking refuge.
Nine cities awarded $745,000 in total to support community health, sustainability initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and the American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABFHA) today announced the winners of the 2024 Childhood Obesity Prevention & Environmental Health & Sustainability awards, granting $745,000 to nine U.S. cities. The grants support cities’ initiatives to address childhood obesity, environmental health and sustainability by encouraging community members to engage in healthier behaviors.
LARGE CITY
1st Place: Pittsburgh, Pa. (Mayor Ed Gainey)
SoilMill PHG is addressing the challenge of organic waste in the United States, particularly food scraps and yard waste, that cause landfill issues. Pittsburgh’s SoilMill PGH Pilot will establish drop-off composting infrastructure and coordinate regional composting programs to remove organic waste from the waste stream. This unique approach creates a scalable compost program for the Greater Pittsburgh region to improve land, food, water, and air quality along with Public Works operations.
2nd Place – Boston, Mass. (Mayor Michelle Wu)
In collaboration with a wide range of community partnerships, Connect, Learn, Explore is an interdepartmental initiative by the City of Boston dedicated to making meaningful policy and infrastructure investments for the city’s children and their families. The program ensures that every child has opportunities to learn essential life skills such as swimming, biking, participating in sports, exploring the arts, and engaging in urban agriculture. Coordinated efforts across various city departments allow for a unique and diversified approach to preventing childhood obesity and promoting environmental awareness. Utilizing resources like sticker cards, the initiative aims to track progress and measure success in improving children’s overall well-being.
3rd Place – Philadelphia, Pa. (Mayor Cherelle Parker)
Established in 2004, Students Run Philly Style (SRPS) pairs students in grades six through 12 with adult volunteer mentors, creating life-changing experiences through long-distance running. The program, developed to address Philadelphia’s obesity epidemic, provides opportunities for youth and mentors to train together for races like the Blue Cross Broad Street 10-Miler and the Philadelphia Marathon. SRPS provides accessible physical activity, boosts self-esteem, and fosters goal setting. Free for enrolled students, SRPS expands its impact by initiating programs in schools facing high obesity risks and collaborating with organizations like Drexel University’s Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice. With proven outcomes, SRPS plans to benefit approximately 200 Philadelphia youth in up to 10 schools, using funds to address participation barriers in marginalized communities. Recognized for adaptability, SRPS extends its model to serve LGBTQ+ youth and those in the juvenile justice system, highlighting its potential for positive impact and resilience.
NEW TIME: House Democratic Leader Jeffries to Speak at U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting
January 19, 2024 | Capital Hilton | Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) announced House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will speak at the USCM Winter Meeting on Friday, January 19 at 8:45am. Leader Jeffries was previously scheduled to address the Conference on Thursday morning. Note for media: These events are
ADVISORY: Vice President Harris to Join Nation’s Mayors to Discuss Reducing Gun Violence in America’s Cities
Thursday, January 18 at 2 pm Capital Hilton | Washington, DC Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, January 18, Vice President Kamala Harris will join the nation’s mayors during the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) 92nd Winter Meeting. During a moderated conversation with Kansas City (MO) Mayor Quinton Lucas, the Vice President will discuss continued efforts
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