The National Conference of Democratic Mayors is the representative body of city mayors in the United States affiliated to the Democratic Party, in the same way that the Democratic Governors Association represents state governors within the party.Founded in the 1970's, the National Conference of Democratic Mayors serves as a forum for Democratic mayors to discuss their goals and objectives with other mayors, party organisations, the Democratic National Committee, and private business partners. The organisation provides resources for mayors such as talking points, newsletters, and fact sheets.
It participates in the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the National League of Cities.
Its Executive Committee is:
- President - R.T. Rybak (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
- Vice President - Brenda L. Lawrence (Southfield, Michigan)
- Vice President - Annise Parker (Houston, Texas)
- Vice President - John Marks (Tallahassee, Florida)
- Vice President - Ralph Becker (Salt Lake City, Utah)
- Secretary - Stephanie Rawlings-Blake (Baltimore, Maryland)
- Treasurer - Frank Ortis (Pembroke Pines, Florida)
- National Finance Chair - Michael Nutter (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Immediate past president Shirley Franklin (Atlanta, Georgia) served as one of the Permanent Convention Co-Chairs for the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
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