Several U.S. lawmakers, including Rep. Ruben Gallego, Rep. Greg Stanton, and Sen. Alex Padilla, met with various mayors from cities across the country to discuss federal support for local development projects. The meetings aimed to address issues such as water, transit, small business growth, and community development funding. The lawmakers expressed their commitment to working with local leaders to improve the lives of their constituents and ensure the availability of affordable housing and supportive services. The discussions also focused on combating challenges like gun violence and the fentanyl crisis, highlighting the partnership between the Biden-Harris Administration and local leaders in addressing these issues.
I am always glad to work with local leaders to ensure our communities have the federal resources and assistance they need. It was great to meet with my friend @MayorJohnMuns to discuss how we can continue delivering for the people of Plano. Thanks for coming by the Capitol today. https://t.co/tI5CfbqMSt
Sat down with @MayorSchieve at the U.S. Conference of Mayors to talk about the power of American cities to advance a stronger and more secure America. Grateful for the partnership of our mayors on addressing challenges like fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. https://t.co/5RxPVOzrIX
We had the opportunity to host @DesMoinesGov new mayor, Connie Boesen, in Washington, D.C. yesterday! Thank you for stopping by to discuss opportunities to work together to serve Des Moines. https://t.co/LeBaKsLdFZ
Great to see my good friend, @CityofFortWorth @MayorMattie. Mattie, I'm glad we were able to discuss the great work you are doing for Fort Worth including efforts along with the @fortworthpd to combat the fentanyl crisis. https://t.co/rsc8rhfoQx
We had the opportunity to host Des Moines new mayor, Connie Bosen, in Washington, D.C. yesterday! Thank you for stopping by to discuss opportunities to work together to serve Des Moines. https://t.co/bghhSTXaiL
It was great getting to see Cleveland @MayorBibb in Washington this week! I look forward to continuing to work together for a stronger #NortheastOhio. https://t.co/DhvpE2s6by
Mayors are on the frontlines of our fight to end gun violence. Today, I joined @usmayors for a conversation on the continued partnership between the Biden-Harris Administration and local leaders to save lives and keep our communities safe. https://t.co/O8Jz7yJm7D
Always good to see the folks from @WACounties. Great discussing our shared priorities like workforce development, housing solutions, and my Recompete Pilot Program – looking forward to continuing our work together to serve our communities better! https://t.co/imioj7kicH
It was great meeting with the @AZRegionalEDF to discuss Arizona’s economy and ways Congress can assist. https://t.co/ecfLrG3CqG
Great to join @usmayors to discuss how we can solve the housing & mental health crises in the US. This moment demands all of us working together to increase the availability of affordable housing & supportive services. I’m grateful to have CA’s mayors as partners in this effort. https://t.co/2rJzEnzJcq
As Dayton’s former mayor, I know how important it is to partner with local leaders to improve the lives of those we represent. It was great to have @MayorMims in D.C. today to discuss how we can work together to secure vital funding for community development projects in Dayton. https://t.co/766AHUznqI
Today I met with exceptional leaders of the Inland Empire -- @MayorLockDawson and @PerrisMayor. The future of Riverside and Perris is bright with these two mayors at the helm. I look forward to supporting them through my work in Congress. https://t.co/EUaslLRfch
Yesterday, I hosted Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam at my office in Washington to discuss local issues and update her on the latest developments in Congress. Thank you Mayor Finkam for stopping by! https://t.co/4IygCute3R
I’m proud to work side-by-side with the local leaders who know best about the challenges and opportunities facing our state, like Glendale’s @MayorWeiers. Good to see you, Mayor! https://t.co/AtldfQnNRn
Great to welcome Bakersfield Mayor @karenkgoh to my Washington, D.C. office to discuss how we can work together to get federal resources for important projects in our community. https://t.co/1js1TEzJt3
Fantastic to welcome @TucsonRomero to the Capitol today. I’m committed to working with Arizona’s local leaders on water, transit, and small businesses growth. https://t.co/3Y7ixiBtHq
I always enjoy seeing local AZ leaders here in DC! Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn to discuss how Congress can help growing cities like Buckeye continue to thrive. https://t.co/atdwWOioRG
I enjoyed meeting with Tigard @mayorlueb in my D.C. office today! It was exciting to hear about the great things that the City of @TigardOR is doing and discuss what can still be done at the federal level to better support you and your neighbors in #OR06. https://t.co/Y36JOnEQK3