Urban Issues
The annual winter meeting was held at the Capital Hilton Hotel.
At the opening plenary session Trenton Mayor Douglas Palmer delivered his president’s address, “'08 Mayors 10-Point Plan: Strong Cities, Str… read more
At the opening plenary session Trenton Mayor Douglas Palmer delivered his president’s address, “'08 Mayors 10-Point Plan: Strong Cities, Strong Families, for a Strong America.” The points included a energy environmental block plan, a trust fund for infrastucture, and programs to fight poverty. Former Secretary of the Treasury Robert Rubin talked about the central role cities play in the U.S. economy as well as the current precarious economic situation. Following the talk he answered questions from members of the audience. Stamford Mayor Dannell Malloy, a trustee of the United States Conference of Mayors, reported on “Saving for the Future: Celebrating 30 Years of Deferred Compensation.” John Zogby released a “National Opinion Poll on Key '08 Metropolitan Priorities.”
The annual winter meeting was held at the Capital Hilton Hotel. close
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