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Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley Becomes 79th President of the United States Conference of Mayors

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Friday, June 11, 2021

WASHINGTON, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley was elected as the 79th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) during a session of the Conference's Executive Committee.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley was elected as the 79th President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) during a session of the Conference's Executive Committee.
  • Mayor Whaley will succeed outgoing USCM President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
  • Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez was also elected USCM Vice President, and Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve was elected USCM Second Vice President.
  • "Today, Nan Whaley becomes America's Mayor," said USCM CEO and Executive Director Tom Cochran.

Spirit Airlines Supercharges its Inaugural Celebration in Louisville with Two Extra Florida Routes

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Thursday, May 27, 2021

Spirit flight 1227 will be the airline's first departure from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

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  • Spirit flight 1227 will be the airline's first departure from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).
  • "When Spirit first announced they were coming to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, we said it was a great day, and it keeps getting better.
  • "It's wonderful to celebrate the launch of Spirit Airlines from Louisville," said Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
  • Additionally, WalletHub recently named Spirit "Most Affordable Airline" in their 2021 Best Airlines awards and ranked Spirit third out of 11 in the overall rankings.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on Attack at U.S. Capitol

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Friday, April 2, 2021

WASHINGTON, April 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the attack at the U.S. Capitol today:

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  • WASHINGTON, April 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Below is a statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer on the attack at the U.S. Capitol today:
    "America's mayors are saddened and shocked that less than three months following the armed insurrection at the Capitol, tragedy has struck again as an individual trying to breach the Capitol grounds has killed one Capitol Police officer and injured another.
  • While we don't know the person's motive or all of the details of the heartbreaking incident, we do know that in some way this is another attack on our democracy.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
  • There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor.

America's Mayors Applaud President Biden's Economic Vision

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Following President Biden's speech, U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:

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  • Following President Biden's speech, U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:
    "The four crises we face as a nation demand urgent investment and action: the COVID-19 crisis, economic crisis, racial equity crisis, and the climate crisis.
  • With the release of his economic plan today, President Biden has illustrated a vision for tackling our nation's challenges, ensuring all Americans benefit from our collective efforts to build back better.
  • Cities are the engines of this nation's economic growth, and America's mayors are all too familiar with the needs we face to not only weather the ongoing pandemic, but to chart a course toward economic recovery.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Nation's Mayors Applaud House Passage of Background Check Legislation, Urge Swift Action in Senate

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Following House passage, USCM President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:

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  • Following House passage, USCM President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:
    "Gun violence is an epidemic in the United States.
  • Keeping our children and our cities safe from that violence has been a priority for mayors for decades.
  • Mayors urge the Senate to act quickly on this legislation."
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Nation's Mayors Praise Passage of the American Rescue Plan

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed theAmerican Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes $360 billion in direct financial relief for state and local governments.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed theAmerican Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes $360 billion in direct financial relief for state and local governments.
  • Following House passage, USCM President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:
    "Mayors in every corner of this nation, of every political stripe, are praising the final House passage of theAmerican Rescue Plan.
  • We are grateful to Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her tireless leadership and unwavering commitment to being a champion for big cities and small towns alike.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Nation's Mayors Applaud Passage of the American Rescue Plan in Senate

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes $350 billion in direct financial relief for state and local governments.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which includes $350 billion in direct financial relief for state and local governments.
  • Following Senate passage, USCM President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:
    "Mayors everywhere thank the Senate and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for passing the American Rescue Plan and delivering hope to the millions of Americans who are hurting during this pandemic.
  • America's mayors thank President Biden for his bold leadership to defeat this virus and rescue our economy.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors-- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Spirit Airlines Lines Up for a Landing in Louisville

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

"Today is a great day for the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport," said Dan Mann, Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority.

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  • "Today is a great day for the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport," said Dan Mann, Executive Director of the Louisville Regional Airport Authority.
  • "Spirit is a great addition for the Louisville community and travelers across the region with their robust network and competitive fares.
  • "Beyond these very welcome new flights to key destinations, Spirit Airlines also brings a new network of connections to our city, which is great for attracting businesses and new visitors," said Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer.
  • The Louisville Regional Airport Authority owns and operates the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) and Bowman Field (LOU).

Nation's Mayors Applaud President Biden's Actions to Address Racial Equity and Systemic Racism

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off of executive actions addressing equity signed on his first day in office, President Joe Biden took further action today on issues related to racial equity and systemic racism.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Building off of executive actions addressing equity signed on his first day in office, President Joe Biden took further action today on issues related to racial equity and systemic racism.
  • In response to today's actions, USCM President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer issued the following statement:
    "Our nation is aching from decades of policies that have supported racial discrimination and enabled an ever-widening wealth equality gap.
  • America's mayors are pleased that President Biden is prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in all of his administration's policymaking, ensuring that racial equity is no longer simply a talking point, but a call for action.
  • About the United States Conference of Mayors--The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

Statement by U.S. Conference of Mayors on President Joe Biden's COVID-19 Executive Orders

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Thursday, January 21, 2021

U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:

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  • U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer released the following statement:
    "President Joe Biden has made clear that he intends to change the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, and America's mayors are grateful for his leadership.
  • "Like President Biden, we know the only way to get this pandemic under control is to ask the American people to do their part and wear a mask.
  • About The United States Conference of Mayors --The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.
  • There are nearly 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor.