Nation's Mayors to Gather in San Francisco

Under the leadership of U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) President Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson and host San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, the nation’s mayors will convene at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square this summer to discuss the economic health of the nation’s cities and their metropolitan areas and the factors that contribute to growth and/or decline.  Hundreds of mayors from cities across the country are expected to attend.

Issues topping the Cities 3.0 agenda include:  water conservation, transportation, municipal bonds and marketplace fairness, education and workforce development and apprenticeship programs for youth, technology and innovation, energy efficiency, community policing and more.  Mayors will also give awards to cities showcasing stellar best practices in the areas of climate protection, manufacturing innovation, childhood obesity prevention, neighborhood stabilization, college and career-readiness training and programs that enhance the livability of America’s cities.

On the final day of the meeting, the mayors will debate and vote on policy resolutions to forward to Congress and the administration in the hopes of shaping federal legislation.  Resolutions to be considered at the meeting will be available to review in late May online.