National League of Cities Supports Mayor Foxx for DOT; Urges Full Senate...
WASHINGTON, DC — National League of Cities (NLC) President Marie Lopez Rogers, mayor, Avondale, AZ released the following statement following Mayor Anthony Foxx’s confirmation by the Senate Commerce...
View ArticleNLC Statement on Confirmation of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx
WASHINGTON, DC — NLC Executive Director Clarence Anthony responds to today’s Senate vote confirming Anthony Foxx as Transportation Secretary: “We applaud today’s unanimous confirmation of Anthony Foxx...
View ArticleNational League of Cities Statement on Detroit Bankruptcy Filing
WASHINGTON, DC – The following statement is from the National League of Cities’ Executive Director, Clarence Anthony: “We are disappointment that Detroit has to file for bankruptcy today. This is not...
View ArticleStatement from Mayor Rahm Emanuel on the 95th Birthday of President Nelson...
CHICAGO — “The best wishes of the entire City of Chicago join those of people around the world in celebration of Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday. Out of prison he united a nation, and in sickness he...
View ArticleMayor Bing’s Statement Regarding Detroit Bankruptcy Filing
DETROIT – Detroit Mayor Dave Bing made the following statement today regarding the City of Detroit’s filing for municipal bankruptcy under Chapter 9 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code: “Today’s bankruptcy...
View ArticleStatement from Mayor Greg Ballard on Failure of Public Works Committee.
INDIANAPOLIS — “Tonight Democrats on the City-County Council turned their backs on every neighborhood in Indianapolis. By placing politics ahead of the best interests of the community, they rejected a...
View ArticleStatement of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg On IRS Recongnizing All Same Sex...
NEW YORK — “Today, through something as seemingly banal as a tax code change, the Obama Administration made marriage equality a national right and further advanced America’s march of freedom, which...
View ArticleMayor Gray Explains Why He Vetoed the Flawed LRAA bill of 2013
WASHINGTON, DC — Last week, I vetoed the Large Retailer Accountability Act of 2013, which the D.C. Council passed earlier this summer. Although the supporters of this bill had good intentions, it...
View ArticleMayor Vincent Gray : “We need sensible gun control…and we need it now”
WASHINGTON, D.C. "Last Monday’s tragic shootings at the Navy Yard have weighed heavily on my mind and on my heart this week. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families of those whose...
View ArticleStatement from Mayor Greg Ballard on Indianapolis Bid to Host Super Bowl LII:
INDIANAPOLIS — “It is very gratifying the NFL asked Indy to submit a bid to host Super Bowl LII. Indy’s reputation for hosting great events is unmatched. I have no doubt our team will put forth an...
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