85th Annual United States Conference of Mayors Opening Plenary at Fontainebleau

Photography by Alejandro Chavarria on June 28th, 2017 in 85th Annual United States Conference of Mayors, Lifestyle

Mayor Philip Levine

Miami Beach, FL – June 24, 2017 – The City of Miami Beach and Mayor Philip Levine had the great honor of hosting the 85th Annual United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), the largest and most significant gathering of elected officials in the nation. With nearly 300 mayors in attendance, as well as more than 1,500 elected officials, local and international leaders, and corporate executives participating, this Miami Beach gathering was the largest event in the history of the conference. Daytime activities at the headquarter Fontainebleau included plenary sessions, committee meetings, and policy discussions on critical issues including climate change, infrastructure, and immigration. Mayor Levine gave the official Opening Plenary address, sharing the inspiring words of President John F. Kennedy, who addressed a similar group of mayors, seated in the very same ballroom, exactly 55 years ago in 1962 — the last time the conference was hosted in Miami Beach. Mayor Levine gave a warm welcome to the mayors and registrants, spotlighting his vision for local leadership with courage and conviction, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, and forward thinking governance.