United States Conference of Mayors

“We’re going to have several infrastructure decades because of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.” — USCM President Mayor Andrew Ginther. ? Today marks the third anniversary of the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, an all-encompassing and comprehensive investment to transform American cities. Mayors have worked closely with the Biden Administration to implement the law over the past three years and were steadfast advocates for its passage. The impact of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is already being seen in cities, and mayors will help ensure that its benefits are seen for decades to come.

America’s mayors concluded their national housing tour in Detroit, #Michigan, demanding the next Administration and Congress to pass comprehensive housing legislation. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan welcomed USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther, Toledo (OH) Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, Lansing (MI) Mayor Andy Schor, Cleveland (OH) Mayor Justin Bibb, Lima (OH) Mayor Sharetta Smith and Rochester Hills (MI) Mayor Bryan Barnett. In Detroit, the group visited the Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center, a refuge for LGBTQ+ at-risk youth. Mayor Duggan also highlighted his efforts to reduce tax burdens to spur more affordable housing through the Payment In Lieu Of Taxes, or PILOT program, which he announced in September and the City Council unanimously approved during the event. It offers reduced property taxes to developers who pledge to offer a certain amount of affordable housing units. “If you guarantee for 15 years you will keep your rents at a reduced rate, you automatically get a tax break,” he said. https://lnkd.in/eGYienZp

Mayor Kate Gallego welcomed the U.S. Conference of Mayors to #Phoenix this week. Joining her were USCM President Mayor Andrew J. Ginther of #Columbus #Ohio, Mayor John Giles of #Mesa, and Mayor Corey Woods of #Tempe, kicking off a three-city tour to showcase local solutions to America’s affordable housing crisis. The four mayors visited the Reserve at Thunderbird, a new complex providing #affordablehousing for 108 families who were previously #homeless. The project features three- and four-bedroom homes and was made possible through federal, state, and city funding. The U.S. is facing an unprecedented housing shortage, with an estimated deficit of 4 to 7 million affordable homes, according to Pew Research Center. Many renters now spend more than 30% of their income on housing—the highest burden in at least 20 years. No state has enough affordable housing to meet the needs of its lowest-income residents. At Tuesday’s press conference, mayors echoed the urgent need for federal action. "The reality is that mayors and cities can't do this alone. We need a comprehensive approach across all levels of government," said Mayor Ginther. https://lnkd.in/g8h486n7

Thank you for your leadership, mayor!

2yrs ago today, mayors joined President Biden at The White House as he signed the bipartisan #CHIPS and Science Act, celebrating its role in bringing new jobs and opportunities to cities. In commemoration, USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther issued this statement: https://lnkd.in/eGCAG8WM

Earlier this week, at the Republican National Convention, Milwaukee (WI) Mayor Cavalier Johnson and former USCM president Miami (FL) Mayor Francis Suarez joined local leaders National League of Cities President and Rancho Cordova (CA) Mayor David Sander and Community Leaders of America Chairman and NYC City Councilmember Joe Borelli for a press conference to highlight the critical role cities play in shaping the country’s future and their interest in working across the political spectrum to address the biggest challenges facing America’s cities. Next month, mayors will travel to Chicago for the Democratic National Convention, where they will continue to bring their policy priorities in front of the leading presidential candidates.

“This is one of the most important times in American history for mayors to lead,” said USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther on the Chuck Toddcast. Mayor Ginther and USCM Vice President Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt joined the podcast to talk about priorities for mayors and the importance of bipartisanship, especially ahead of the 2024 election. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eEDQt5VG

Congratulations to USCM’s new president, Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther! Thank you Reno (NV) Mayor Hilliary Schieve for your leadership over the past year. Congratulations on a successful term as USCM president. Oklahoma City (OK) Mayor David Holt will serve as USCM’s vice president. San Diego (CA) Mayor Todd Gloria will serve as USCM’s 2nd vice president. #Mayors2024

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