Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined leading mayors from across the country to participate in the United States Conference of Mayors’ Fall Leadership Conference. Mayor Bottoms joins a bipartisan contingency of 45 mayors convening to tackle some of the nation’s most pressing issues—including resiliency, homelessness and economic security.

“Cities continue to lead the way when it comes to finding innovative solutions that improve the quality of life for every American family,” said Mayor Bottoms. “I am proud to represent Atlanta at this year’s Fall Leadership Conference as we continue to outline strategies to build a more prosperous and equitable future for all our communities.”

Mayor Bottoms is proud to serve as Chair of the USCM’s Community Development and Housing Committee.

“Affordable housing and community development are having a major impact all over our country, affecting tens of millions of people, many who are simply seeking a way to raise their families in a safe and stable environment,” said Mayor Bottoms. “This is an opportunity to share the lessons learned in Atlanta on a national scale and to institute real change in our national urban policy.”

Friday, September 28, USCM will release the inaugural best practices survey of its Youth Involvement Task Force, designed to explore new ways to engage young people and foster their involvement in public service and governance.

Among other business, Saturday, the mayors will join U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams and Columbia youth to celebrate “World Heart Day” for a “Move with the Mayor” walk.

USCM has a well-established record of bringing mayors together to work across party lines to find innovative solutions to the issues that stand to significantly impact communities across the country.

“It is an honor to join my distinguished colleagues as we pursue lasting solutions to the challenges that matter most to our residents,” concluded Mayor Bottoms.

According to USCM, more than 85 percent of Americans live in U.S. metropolitan areas, and mayors work on the front lines every day to address public safety, affordability, sustainability and other critical concerns.