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March , 2010
Tuesday

NCBM

National Conference of Black Mayors

D.C. Moves to Curb Sidewalk Smoking, Youths’ Access to Tobacco (Washington Post/January 6, 2010)  The ...
The Struggle to Survive in Haiti: Aid distribution slow, tent cities grow and crime is on the rise One week after the 7.0 ...
Represent Your Hood Represent Your Hood The National Conference ...
NY City and State Agree to Repay U.S. for Improper Medicaid Claims (New York Times/July 22, 2009) ...
States Straining To Repair Budgets (Washington Post/July 7, 2009) Illinois ...
Education Committee The Education Committee focuses on ...
Your Gift Will Help Save Lives Donate to the WCM Haitian ...
Tracking The Recession: States Push Job Training (Stateline.org/July 6, 2009) FREDERICK, Md. ...
Sacramento’s Transit-Oriented Development Plan a Model for the Nation By Christopher Leinberger, Visiting Fellow, ...
N.J. Bill on In-state Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Advances (Philadelphia Inquirer-Trenton Bureau/January 5, 2010) ...
Vanessa R. Williams: A Vanguard Visionary The humility and grace of ...
NCBM Action Alert: Water, Personal Hygiene and First Aid Items Needed in Haiti [caption id="attachment_2071" align="alignleft" width="583" caption="Haitians ...
Schools Aided by Stimulus Money Still Facing Cuts (New York Times/September 8, 2009) ...
Represent Your Hood Represent Your Hood The National Conference ...
Oklahoma Conference of Black Mayors   Mayor Marilyn MurrellChapter President Arcadia, ...
AmericaCorps Vista Americorps*Vista For Children of Incarcerated Parents  On ...
Rural Riddle: Do Jobs Follow Broadband Access? (Washington Post/April 23, 2009) In ...
HUD Allocates $1 Billion In CDBG Funding Through Recovery Act (May 5, 2009) WASHINGTON--In an ...

Committees

Criminal and Social Justice Committee

The Criminal and Social Justice Committee considers the workings of the criminal justice system, issues related to crime and society, and also human dignity and human and civil rights. Chair  Read More →

Energy and Environment Committee

The Energy and Environment Committee expresses a local government perspective on energy production, use, and conservation; and issues related to protecting and preserving the natural environment.  Chair Mayor Wayne Smith Irvington, NJ  Read More →

Rural Development Committee

The Rural Development Committee concerns itself with the special circumstances of small and rural communities and the special strategies and programs that are used to promote community and economic development in rural areas. Chair Mayor Dorothy Grim Shelby, MS  Read More →

Transportation and Communications Committee

The Transportation Committee considers matters related to the essential infrastructure needs of municipalities, such as transportation development, financing, and safety; and telecommunications access, innovation and implementation. Chair Mayor John Marks Tallahassee, FL  Read More →

Jobs and Workforce Committee

The Jobs and Workforce Committee deals with efforts to create and retain jobs; and secure employment and training resources for cities. It considers key issues in workforce development, particularly those affecting communities with high levels of unemployment and workers who face barriers to employment. Chair Mayor... Read More →

International Affairs Committee

The International Affairs Committee is concerned with international trade and cultural exchange. It also monitors international affairs within the countries that NCBM has formed partnerships.  Chair Mayor George Grace St. Gabriel, LA  Read More →

Health and Human Services Committee

The Health and Human Services Committee focuses on avenues to overcome the barriers to access to affordable and quality health care and other vital social services.  The committee also deals with research pertaining to health disparities in communities of color across the nation. Chair  READ National... Read More →

Education Committee

The Education Committee focuses on the operations of the nation’s educational systems and policies related to equitable resource distribution, curriculum development, standardized testing, and access to quality education. Chair Mayor Ajoku Cruger, MS  Read More →

Community Development Committee

The Community Development and Housing Committee deals with the resources, strategies, individuals, firms, public agencies, and skill sets involved in the physical development of communities - housing, industry, retailing and the public facilities and infrastructure that allow them to operate.  Chair Mayor... Read More →

Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee

The Arts, Culture and Recreation Committee is concerned with understanding and maximizing the contributions that music, visual arts, dance and innumerable other forms of artistic expression contribute to community well-being and development.    Chair Mayor Cedric Glover Shreveport, LA  Read More →

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