Over half the women mayors we surveyed (54%) and over 1/3 of men (34%) reported being harassed at least once per month. Additionally, 39% of women and 20% of male mayors reported that their family experienced threats and harassment while they were in office.

Harassment shouldn’t come with a job, but for many local elected officials, it often does. Our research showed that many mayors, especially women mayors and mayors of color, are facing persistent and severe threats to their personal safety, their families, and their property.

This week, the MIP team would like to express our gratitude to our network🧡.

Whether you've joined as a member, attended a conference, shared a post, or subscribed to our newsletter—thank you. We are grateful to have you as part of our community

We're thrilled to announce that six US cities have been selected to join the Regulatory Justice Initiative! This new cohort aims to make it cheaper, faster, and simpler to start and grow a small business in cities across the country.

🔗Learn more: mayorsinnovation.org/our-work/reg...

We're thrilled to announce the core topics for our Winter 2026 Meeting, taking place Jan. 30-31st in DC! We can't wait to see you there!

🔗Learn more and register: bit.ly/MIPW26

This month, we wrapped up our 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety🚲🚶 in partnership with
@smartgrowthusa.bsky.social & @aarp.org.

Congratulations🥳 to the 12 mayors who participated. We're proud of their work and grateful for their commitment to expanding street safety!

Faith-based organizations play an essential role in supporting communities—providing meals, emergency shelter, afterschool care, and more.

Join us Oct 15 @ 12pm CT for a webinar on strategies to activate the faith ecosystem in your community 👇
airtable.com/app3VBtoTLFitcirq/pagHiy4UFQyTdCUK6/form

📣Calling all Cities!📣

MIP is proud to partner with Cities Work to offer a new cohort opportunity for city leaders: The Regulatory Justice Initiative!

Check out our guest blog from
@paigecognetti.bsky.social
on how she's working to ensure that every child has the healthy food they need to thrive through initiates like summer meals proclamations and participation in the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger➡️bit.ly/4kQEXMG

We're excited to announce that Libby Schaaf, the former mayor of Oakland, CA, will deliver the keynote address at our Summer Meeting in Albuquerque, NM!

Learn more and register ➡️ bit.ly/MIP-S25

Happy Women's History Month!

In celebration, we're honored to feature two history makers in our network: Mayor Kate Colin & Mayor Donya L. Sartor. Hear what being the first means to them and how they're supporting women and girls in their communities: bit.ly/43papfT