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ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA
LEADERSHIP AWARD
PAST HONOREES
Mayor Jacob Frey
City of Minneapolis
June 5, 2026 | Long Beach
**Mayor Jacob Frey** is serving his third term as Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since first taking office in 2018, he has led efforts to expand affordable housing, strengthen public safety, revitalize neighborhoods, modernize city infrastructure, and promote inclusive economic growth. Under his leadership, Minneapolis has made significant investments in housing affordability, climate resilience, workforce development, and small business support while navigating some of the city's most challenging moments.
Before becoming mayor, Frey represented Minneapolis' Third Ward on the City Council, where he focused on economic development, transportation, and neighborhood revitalization. Prior to his public service, he practiced as a civil rights attorney, advocating for workers and individuals facing discrimination. A graduate of Villanova University and the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Mayor Frey is recognized for his collaborative leadership and commitment to building a more equitable, vibrant, and resilient Minneapolis.
June 5, 2026 | Long Beach
**Mayor Jacob Frey** is serving his third term as Mayor of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since first taking office in 2018, he has led efforts to expand affordable housing, strengthen public safety, revitalize neighborhoods, modernize city infrastructure, and promote inclusive economic growth. Under his leadership, Minneapolis has made significant investments in housing affordability, climate resilience, workforce development, and small business support while navigating some of the city's most challenging moments.
Before becoming mayor, Frey represented Minneapolis' Third Ward on the City Council, where he focused on economic development, transportation, and neighborhood revitalization. Prior to his public service, he practiced as a civil rights attorney, advocating for workers and individuals facing discrimination. A graduate of Villanova University and the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Mayor Frey is recognized for his collaborative leadership and commitment to building a more equitable, vibrant, and resilient Minneapolis.
Mayor Quinton Lucas
Kansas City
January 28, 2026
Born and raised in Kansas City's inner city, Quinton Lucas serves as the 55th mayor of Kansas City, the youngest person elected to the role since 1855.
As Mayor, he has built opportunity for Kansas Citians from all neighborhoods and at all income levels, including the adoption of one of the first zero-fare transit initiatives, which maintains fare free public transit for passengers on bus and rail transit citywide, putting hundreds of dollars back in passengers’ pockets. Experiencing homelessness in his youth, Mayor Lucas created the City’s first Housing Trust Fund, developing thousands of units of housing attainable for Kansas Citians at a time of rising housing and rent costs.
Recognizing the importance of safety in our communities, Mayor Lucas serves as national chair for criminal justice efforts in the United States Conference of Mayors and as an advocate to reduce gun violence on America's streets as co-chair of Mayors Against Illegal Guns.
Building strong relationships at every level, Mayor Lucas was able to bring more than $100 million in federal, state, and private grants to improve Kansas City’s infrastructure, public safety, parks, and housing, while saving taxpayers millions of dollars.
During his tenure, Mayor Lucas has promoted Kansas City domestically, bringing new businesses to the city and leading the city to its highest population in its history, and globally, securing Kansas City’s position as one of only 11 American cities to host the 2026 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
Known as “Mayor Q” by many, he and his wife, Katherine, are the proud parents of two children. Mayor Lucas started his educational journey in the public schools of Hutchinson, Kansas, and graduated from The Barstow School in Kansas City. He obtained his college and law degrees from Washington University and Cornell University.
January 28, 2026
Born and raised in Kansas City's inner city, Quinton Lucas serves as the 55th mayor of Kansas City, the youngest person elected to the role since 1855.
As Mayor, he has built opportunity for Kansas Citians from all neighborhoods and at all income levels, including the adoption of one of the first zero-fare transit initiatives, which maintains fare free public transit for passengers on bus and rail transit citywide, putting hundreds of dollars back in passengers’ pockets. Experiencing homelessness in his youth, Mayor Lucas created the City’s first Housing Trust Fund, developing thousands of units of housing attainable for Kansas Citians at a time of rising housing and rent costs.
Recognizing the importance of safety in our communities, Mayor Lucas serves as national chair for criminal justice efforts in the United States Conference of Mayors and as an advocate to reduce gun violence on America's streets as co-chair of Mayors Against Illegal Guns.
Building strong relationships at every level, Mayor Lucas was able to bring more than $100 million in federal, state, and private grants to improve Kansas City’s infrastructure, public safety, parks, and housing, while saving taxpayers millions of dollars.
During his tenure, Mayor Lucas has promoted Kansas City domestically, bringing new businesses to the city and leading the city to its highest population in its history, and globally, securing Kansas City’s position as one of only 11 American cities to host the 2026 FIFA Soccer World Cup.
Known as “Mayor Q” by many, he and his wife, Katherine, are the proud parents of two children. Mayor Lucas started his educational journey in the public schools of Hutchinson, Kansas, and graduated from The Barstow School in Kansas City. He obtained his college and law degrees from Washington University and Cornell University.
Mayor Kirk Watson
City of Austin
June 20, 2025
**Mayor Kirk Watson** is serving his second tenure as Mayor of Austin, Texas, having previously led the city from 1997 to 2001 before returning to office in 2023. A lifelong public servant and attorney, Watson is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to build consensus on some of Austin's most significant civic initiatives. Throughout his career, he has championed investments in transportation, affordable housing, economic opportunity, public safety, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure to support one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. ([Wikipedia][1])
Prior to his return as mayor, Watson represented Central Texas in the Texas Senate for more than a decade, where he served as President Pro Tempore and earned a reputation for bipartisan leadership on education, healthcare, water policy, and transportation. Earlier in his career, he practiced law and served as an attorney for local governments. A graduate of Baylor University, Mayor Watson remains committed to fostering innovation, strengthening Austin's quality of life, and ensuring the city's continued prosperity while preserving the values that make it unique.
June 20, 2025
**Mayor Kirk Watson** is serving his second tenure as Mayor of Austin, Texas, having previously led the city from 1997 to 2001 before returning to office in 2023. A lifelong public servant and attorney, Watson is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership style and his ability to build consensus on some of Austin's most significant civic initiatives. Throughout his career, he has championed investments in transportation, affordable housing, economic opportunity, public safety, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure to support one of the nation's fastest-growing cities. ([Wikipedia][1])
Prior to his return as mayor, Watson represented Central Texas in the Texas Senate for more than a decade, where he served as President Pro Tempore and earned a reputation for bipartisan leadership on education, healthcare, water policy, and transportation. Earlier in his career, he practiced law and served as an attorney for local governments. A graduate of Baylor University, Mayor Watson remains committed to fostering innovation, strengthening Austin's quality of life, and ensuring the city's continued prosperity while preserving the values that make it unique.
Mayor David Holt
Oklahoma City
January 17, 2025
Mayor David Holt is serving his third term as Mayor of Oklahoma City and is nationally recognized as one of America's leading urban leaders. First elected in 2018, he has guided Oklahoma City through a period of record population growth, economic expansion, and transformative public investment. His leadership has focused on enhancing quality of life through parks, public spaces, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and cultural initiatives while continuing the city's nationally recognized renaissance.
Prior to becoming mayor, Holt served in the Oklahoma State Senate, where he represented Oklahoma City and held leadership roles on education, appropriations, and public policy initiatives. An attorney by training, he previously served as Chief of Staff to Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry. A graduate of George Washington University and George Washington University Law School, Mayor Holt currently serves as President of the United States Conference of Mayors, where he advocates for bipartisan collaboration and policies that strengthen America's cities.
January 17, 2025
Mayor David Holt is serving his third term as Mayor of Oklahoma City and is nationally recognized as one of America's leading urban leaders. First elected in 2018, he has guided Oklahoma City through a period of record population growth, economic expansion, and transformative public investment. His leadership has focused on enhancing quality of life through parks, public spaces, infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and cultural initiatives while continuing the city's nationally recognized renaissance.
Prior to becoming mayor, Holt served in the Oklahoma State Senate, where he represented Oklahoma City and held leadership roles on education, appropriations, and public policy initiatives. An attorney by training, he previously served as Chief of Staff to Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry. A graduate of George Washington University and George Washington University Law School, Mayor Holt currently serves as President of the United States Conference of Mayors, where he advocates for bipartisan collaboration and policies that strengthen America's cities.
Mayor
City of Corpus Christi
June 21, 2024
Mayor Paulette Guajardo is serving as Mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas, becoming the first woman elected to lead the city. Since taking office, she has focused on strengthening economic development, enhancing public safety, investing in neighborhood revitalization, improving infrastructure, and expanding opportunities for residents and local businesses. Her administration has also emphasized workforce development, tourism, and strategic partnerships that support the city's long-term growth and prosperity.
Before being elected mayor, Guajardo built a successful career in business and community leadership, earning a reputation for bringing people together to solve complex challenges. A lifelong Corpus Christi resident, she remains committed to fostering collaboration, promoting innovation, and ensuring that the city continues to thrive as a premier destination for families, businesses, and visitors alike.
June 21, 2024
Mayor Paulette Guajardo is serving as Mayor of Corpus Christi, Texas, becoming the first woman elected to lead the city. Since taking office, she has focused on strengthening economic development, enhancing public safety, investing in neighborhood revitalization, improving infrastructure, and expanding opportunities for residents and local businesses. Her administration has also emphasized workforce development, tourism, and strategic partnerships that support the city's long-term growth and prosperity.
Before being elected mayor, Guajardo built a successful career in business and community leadership, earning a reputation for bringing people together to solve complex challenges. A lifelong Corpus Christi resident, she remains committed to fostering collaboration, promoting innovation, and ensuring that the city continues to thrive as a premier destination for families, businesses, and visitors alike.
Mayor Karen Bass
City of Los Angeles
January 17, 2024
Mayor Karen Bass is serving as the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles and is the first woman and second African American to lead the nation's second-largest city. Since taking office in 2022, she has prioritized addressing homelessness, improving public safety, expanding affordable housing, strengthening emergency preparedness, and advancing economic opportunity while working to improve the quality of life for residents across Los Angeles.
Prior to becoming mayor, Bass represented California in the U.S. House of Representatives for six terms, where she chaired the Congressional Black Caucus and served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Earlier, she made history as the first African American woman to serve as Speaker of the California State Assembly. Throughout her distinguished career, Mayor Bass has been recognized for her collaborative leadership, commitment to equity, and dedication to strengthening communities through public service.
January 17, 2024
Mayor Karen Bass is serving as the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles and is the first woman and second African American to lead the nation's second-largest city. Since taking office in 2022, she has prioritized addressing homelessness, improving public safety, expanding affordable housing, strengthening emergency preparedness, and advancing economic opportunity while working to improve the quality of life for residents across Los Angeles.
Prior to becoming mayor, Bass represented California in the U.S. House of Representatives for six terms, where she chaired the Congressional Black Caucus and served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Earlier, she made history as the first African American woman to serve as Speaker of the California State Assembly. Throughout her distinguished career, Mayor Bass has been recognized for her collaborative leadership, commitment to equity, and dedication to strengthening communities through public service.
Mayor Kate Gallego
City of Phoenix
June 3, 2023
Since her early days serving Phoenix on the City Council, Kate has been focused on creating the Phoenix of the future: a welcoming, thriving city with ample high-wage jobs and opportunities for all.
As mayor, Kate spends every day focused on getting things done for Phoenix families. The results speak for themselves: Kate brought a historic $265 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant to Phoenix that’s creating thousands of great-paying career paths; she built coalitions to deliver critical improvements to parks, public safety, and city infrastructure; and she is partnering with ASU to build a brand-new medical school in downtown Phoenix.
Kate is the second elected woman mayor in Phoenix history and one of the youngest big city mayors in the nation. She graduated from Harvard and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Though serving Phoenicians keeps her days busy and her heart full, her favorite job is being Michael’s mom.
June 3, 2023
Since her early days serving Phoenix on the City Council, Kate has been focused on creating the Phoenix of the future: a welcoming, thriving city with ample high-wage jobs and opportunities for all.
As mayor, Kate spends every day focused on getting things done for Phoenix families. The results speak for themselves: Kate brought a historic $265 billion semiconductor manufacturing plant to Phoenix that’s creating thousands of great-paying career paths; she built coalitions to deliver critical improvements to parks, public safety, and city infrastructure; and she is partnering with ASU to build a brand-new medical school in downtown Phoenix.
Kate is the second elected woman mayor in Phoenix history and one of the youngest big city mayors in the nation. She graduated from Harvard and holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business. Though serving Phoenicians keeps her days busy and her heart full, her favorite job is being Michael’s mom.
Mayor Todd Gloria
City of San Diego
January 18, 2023
Todd Gloria is a third-generation San Diegan who has dedicated his career to public service and to making the city he loves a better place for everyone who calls it home.
Today, he serves as the 37th Mayor of the City of San Diego and the 2026–2027 President of the United States Conference of Mayors.
Raised in San Diego by his parents — a hotel maid and a gardener — Mayor Gloria learned early the value of hard work and a lesson that has guided his life in public service: if you care about something, you should leave it better than you found it.
Of Filipino, Dutch, Puerto Rican and Native American descent, Mayor Gloria grew up understanding that San Diego’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths. That experience continues to shape how he leads the city today.
January 18, 2023
Todd Gloria is a third-generation San Diegan who has dedicated his career to public service and to making the city he loves a better place for everyone who calls it home.
Today, he serves as the 37th Mayor of the City of San Diego and the 2026–2027 President of the United States Conference of Mayors.
Raised in San Diego by his parents — a hotel maid and a gardener — Mayor Gloria learned early the value of hard work and a lesson that has guided his life in public service: if you care about something, you should leave it better than you found it.
Of Filipino, Dutch, Puerto Rican and Native American descent, Mayor Gloria grew up understanding that San Diego’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths. That experience continues to shape how he leads the city today.
Mayor Tim Keller
City of Albuquerque
June 3, 2022
Born and raised in Albuquerque, Tim brings focus and passion to making Albuquerque a safer, innovative
and inclusive city. His leadership is centered around the “One Albuquerque” unity vision, a clarion call
honoring the city’s diverse heritage and championing residents from all walks of life. As the first ever
consecutive three-term Mayor of Albuquerque since its founding 1706; he deeply believes in the power we
all have to lift up our city, despite our challenges.
Tim’s zeal for public service comes from his willingness to challenge the status quo and his track record for
having real impact. He strives to approach every day first as a listener, then as a problem solver with a bias
toward action. Since first being elected at the age of 29, he brings these authentic values into his efforts to
shape a brighter future for our families. From State Senator to Auditor to Mayor, he has tackled some of the
biggest issues facing New Mexico.
As mayor he created the first-of-its-kind Community Safety Department that sends trained professionals to
non-violent 911 calls, ensuring the right response to mental health, substance use, and homelessness — and
freeing up police to focus on crime. He led the Police Department in reversing worst-in-the-nation crime rates
by combining technology and civilianization, cleared the rape kit backlog, and transformed the department
through DOJ reforms. He built the City’s first comprehensive homeless support system, the largest
investment for the unhoused in city history. His efforts also modernized the economy, landing thousands of
new jobs from Netflix and directed energy, quantum and fusion companies. His climate change efforts
launched Albuquerque into the top 5 solar cities in America.
June 3, 2022
Born and raised in Albuquerque, Tim brings focus and passion to making Albuquerque a safer, innovative
and inclusive city. His leadership is centered around the “One Albuquerque” unity vision, a clarion call
honoring the city’s diverse heritage and championing residents from all walks of life. As the first ever
consecutive three-term Mayor of Albuquerque since its founding 1706; he deeply believes in the power we
all have to lift up our city, despite our challenges.
Tim’s zeal for public service comes from his willingness to challenge the status quo and his track record for
having real impact. He strives to approach every day first as a listener, then as a problem solver with a bias
toward action. Since first being elected at the age of 29, he brings these authentic values into his efforts to
shape a brighter future for our families. From State Senator to Auditor to Mayor, he has tackled some of the
biggest issues facing New Mexico.
As mayor he created the first-of-its-kind Community Safety Department that sends trained professionals to
non-violent 911 calls, ensuring the right response to mental health, substance use, and homelessness — and
freeing up police to focus on crime. He led the Police Department in reversing worst-in-the-nation crime rates
by combining technology and civilianization, cleared the rape kit backlog, and transformed the department
through DOJ reforms. He built the City’s first comprehensive homeless support system, the largest
investment for the unhoused in city history. His efforts also modernized the economy, landing thousands of
new jobs from Netflix and directed energy, quantum and fusion companies. His climate change efforts
launched Albuquerque into the top 5 solar cities in America.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg
City of San Antonio
January 19, 2022
Ron Nirenberg served as Mayor of San Antonio from 2017 to 2025, leading one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing cities for four terms. Prior to becoming mayor, he served two terms on the San Antonio City Council representing District 8. During his tenure, Nirenberg championed workforce development, affordable housing, transportation and infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and initiatives aimed at expanding economic opportunity and improving quality of life for San Antonio residents.
January 19, 2022
Ron Nirenberg served as Mayor of San Antonio from 2017 to 2025, leading one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing cities for four terms. Prior to becoming mayor, he served two terms on the San Antonio City Council representing District 8. During his tenure, Nirenberg championed workforce development, affordable housing, transportation and infrastructure, environmental sustainability, and initiatives aimed at expanding economic opportunity and improving quality of life for San Antonio residents.
Mayor Regina Romero
City of Tucson
January 16, 2021
Regina Romero was elected Mayor of Tucson in 2019, becoming the first woman and first Latina to serve as mayor in the city’s history. Prior to becoming mayor, she served on the Tucson City Council from 2007 to 2019. The daughter of immigrant farmworkers, Romero has focused her leadership on climate resilience, affordable housing and support for working families, infrastructure, economic development, and equitable investment. She also serves as Chair of the Latino Alliance of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and is a nationally recognized voice on climate action.
January 16, 2021
Regina Romero was elected Mayor of Tucson in 2019, becoming the first woman and first Latina to serve as mayor in the city’s history. Prior to becoming mayor, she served on the Tucson City Council from 2007 to 2019. The daughter of immigrant farmworkers, Romero has focused her leadership on climate resilience, affordable housing and support for working families, infrastructure, economic development, and equitable investment. She also serves as Chair of the Latino Alliance of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and is a nationally recognized voice on climate action.
Mayor Francis X. Suarez
City of Miami
June 12, 2020
Francis X. Suarez was elected the 43rd Mayor of Miami in 2017, becoming the city’s first Miami-born mayor. Prior to serving as mayor, he represented District 4 on the Miami City Commission for eight years. During his tenure, Suarez focused on economic development, affordable housing, transportation, climate resilience, and positioning Miami as a center for innovation and technology. He also served as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors from 2022 to 2023.
June 12, 2020
Francis X. Suarez was elected the 43rd Mayor of Miami in 2017, becoming the city’s first Miami-born mayor. Prior to serving as mayor, he represented District 4 on the Miami City Commission for eight years. During his tenure, Suarez focused on economic development, affordable housing, transportation, climate resilience, and positioning Miami as a center for innovation and technology. He also served as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors from 2022 to 2023.
Mayor Sam Liccardo
City of San Jose
January 22, 2020
Sam Liccardo served as Mayor of San José from 2015 to 2023, following eight years on the San José City Council. During his tenure, he focused on affordable housing and homelessness, public safety, economic development, transportation, and climate resilience. A former federal and local prosecutor, Liccardo also championed initiatives to expand educational and economic opportunities for young people and strengthen San José’s position as a center of innovation.
January 22, 2020
Sam Liccardo served as Mayor of San José from 2015 to 2023, following eight years on the San José City Council. During his tenure, he focused on affordable housing and homelessness, public safety, economic development, transportation, and climate resilience. A former federal and local prosecutor, Liccardo also championed initiatives to expand educational and economic opportunities for young people and strengthen San José’s position as a center of innovation.
Mayor Miguel Pulido
City of Santa Ana
June 28, 2019
Miguel A. Pulido served as Mayor of Santa Ana from 1994 to 2020, becoming the city’s first Latino mayor and one of the longest-serving mayors of a major U.S. city. During his tenure, he focused on economic development, neighborhood revitalization, public safety, infrastructure, and investment in Santa Ana’s downtown and cultural institutions. Born in Mexico City and raised in Southern California, Pulido earned a degree in mechanical engineering from California State University, Fullerton.
June 28, 2019
Miguel A. Pulido served as Mayor of Santa Ana from 1994 to 2020, becoming the city’s first Latino mayor and one of the longest-serving mayors of a major U.S. city. During his tenure, he focused on economic development, neighborhood revitalization, public safety, infrastructure, and investment in Santa Ana’s downtown and cultural institutions. Born in Mexico City and raised in Southern California, Pulido earned a degree in mechanical engineering from California State University, Fullerton.
Mayor Sylvester Turner
City of Houston
January 23, 2019
Sylvester Turner served as Mayor of Houston from 2016 to 2024, leading the nation’s fourth-largest city through major challenges including Hurricane Harvey, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Winter Storm Uri. During his two terms, Turner focused on financial stability, economic development, infrastructure, reducing homelessness, and expanding investment in underserved neighborhoods. Prior to becoming mayor, he served for 27 years in the Texas House of Representatives.
January 23, 2019
Sylvester Turner served as Mayor of Houston from 2016 to 2024, leading the nation’s fourth-largest city through major challenges including Hurricane Harvey, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Winter Storm Uri. During his two terms, Turner focused on financial stability, economic development, infrastructure, reducing homelessness, and expanding investment in underserved neighborhoods. Prior to becoming mayor, he served for 27 years in the Texas House of Representatives.
Mayor Greg Fischer
City of Louisville
June 10, 2018
Greg Fischer served as Mayor of Louisville from 2011 to 2023, completing three terms in office. An entrepreneur and business leader, Fischer focused his administration on economic development, innovation, affordable housing, equity, and making compassion a core value of the city. During his tenure, Louisville attracted significant capital investment and added thousands of businesses and jobs. Fischer also served as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors from 2020 to 2021.
June 10, 2018
Greg Fischer served as Mayor of Louisville from 2011 to 2023, completing three terms in office. An entrepreneur and business leader, Fischer focused his administration on economic development, innovation, affordable housing, equity, and making compassion a core value of the city. During his tenure, Louisville attracted significant capital investment and added thousands of businesses and jobs. Fischer also served as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors from 2020 to 2021.
Mayor of Puerto Rico
January 25, 2018
January 25, 2018
Mayor Robert Garcia
Mayor of Long Beach
June 25, 2017
Robert Garcia served as Mayor of Long Beach from 2014 to 2022, becoming the city’s first Latino, first openly gay, and youngest elected mayor. During his tenure, he focused on economic development, education, infrastructure, climate action, and expanding opportunity for residents. Born in Lima, Peru, Garcia immigrated to the United States as a child and later became a U.S. citizen.
June 25, 2017
Robert Garcia served as Mayor of Long Beach from 2014 to 2022, becoming the city’s first Latino, first openly gay, and youngest elected mayor. During his tenure, he focused on economic development, education, infrastructure, climate action, and expanding opportunity for residents. Born in Lima, Peru, Garcia immigrated to the United States as a child and later became a U.S. citizen.
Mayor Jorge Elorza
Mayor of Providence
January 18, 2017
Jorge O. Elorza served as Mayor of Providence from 2015 to 2023. The son of Guatemalan immigrants and a Providence native, Elorza previously served as a Housing Court judge and professor at Roger Williams University School of Law. His leadership emphasized strengthening neighborhoods, education, economic opportunity, and creating a more inclusive city.
January 18, 2017
Jorge O. Elorza served as Mayor of Providence from 2015 to 2023. The son of Guatemalan immigrants and a Providence native, Elorza previously served as a Housing Court judge and professor at Roger Williams University School of Law. His leadership emphasized strengthening neighborhoods, education, economic opportunity, and creating a more inclusive city.
Mayor Buddy Dyer
City of Orlando
June 26, 2016
Buddy Dyer has served as Mayor of Orlando since 2003, making him the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Prior to becoming mayor, he served in the Florida Senate, including as Senate Democratic Leader. As mayor, Dyer has focused on economic development, public safety, transportation, sustainability, and strengthening Orlando’s neighborhoods and quality of life.
June 26, 2016
Buddy Dyer has served as Mayor of Orlando since 2003, making him the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Prior to becoming mayor, he served in the Florida Senate, including as Senate Democratic Leader. As mayor, Dyer has focused on economic development, public safety, transportation, sustainability, and strengthening Orlando’s neighborhoods and quality of life.
Mayor Ken Miyagishima
City of Las Cruces
June 16, 2016
Ken Miyagishima served as Mayor of Las Cruces from 2007 to 2023, completing four terms and becoming the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Prior to becoming mayor, he served on the Las Cruces City Council and the Doña Ana County Commission. During more than three decades of public service, his leadership focused on the city’s growth, economic development, and quality of life.
June 16, 2016
Ken Miyagishima served as Mayor of Las Cruces from 2007 to 2023, completing four terms and becoming the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. Prior to becoming mayor, he served on the Las Cruces City Council and the Doña Ana County Commission. During more than three decades of public service, his leadership focused on the city’s growth, economic development, and quality of life.
Mayor Michael B. Hancock
City of Denver
January 21, 2016
Michael B. Hancock served as the 45th Mayor of Denver from 2011 to 2023, completing three terms in office. Prior to becoming mayor, he served on the Denver City Council, including two terms as Council President, and led the local Urban League affiliate. His leadership focused on economic development, neighborhood investment, infrastructure, education, and expanding opportunity for Denver residents.
January 21, 2016
Michael B. Hancock served as the 45th Mayor of Denver from 2011 to 2023, completing three terms in office. Prior to becoming mayor, he served on the Denver City Council, including two terms as Council President, and led the local Urban League affiliate. His leadership focused on economic development, neighborhood investment, infrastructure, education, and expanding opportunity for Denver residents.
Mayor Eric Garcetti
City of Los Angeles
June 21, 2015
Eric Garcetti served as the 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles from 2013 to 2022, following more than a decade on the Los Angeles City Council, including six years as Council President. During his tenure, he focused on transportation and infrastructure investment, economic development, sustainability, housing, and expanding educational opportunity. A fourth-generation Angeleno, Garcetti also served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and taught at USC and Occidental College.
June 21, 2015
Eric Garcetti served as the 42nd Mayor of Los Angeles from 2013 to 2022, following more than a decade on the Los Angeles City Council, including six years as Council President. During his tenure, he focused on transportation and infrastructure investment, economic development, sustainability, housing, and expanding educational opportunity. A fourth-generation Angeleno, Garcetti also served as an intelligence officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve and taught at USC and Occidental College.
Mayor Alvin Brown
City of Jacksonville
January 22, 2015
Alvin Brown served as Mayor of Jacksonville from 2011 to 2015, becoming the first African American elected mayor in the city’s history. His administration focused on economic development, education, government reform, and expanding opportunity through public-private partnerships. Prior to becoming mayor, Brown held senior roles in the Clinton administration, working on community revitalization, job creation, affordable housing, and economic development initiatives.
January 22, 2015
Alvin Brown served as Mayor of Jacksonville from 2011 to 2015, becoming the first African American elected mayor in the city’s history. His administration focused on economic development, education, government reform, and expanding opportunity through public-private partnerships. Prior to becoming mayor, Brown held senior roles in the Clinton administration, working on community revitalization, job creation, affordable housing, and economic development initiatives.
Mayor Nelda Martinez
City of Corpus Christi
June 22, 2014
Nelda Martinez served as Mayor of Corpus Christi from 2012 to 2016, becoming the first Hispanic woman elected mayor in the city’s history. Prior to becoming mayor, she served on the Corpus Christi City Council from 2007 to 2012. A businesswoman and Corpus Christi native, Martinez focused her leadership on economic development, infrastructure, transportation, and securing the city’s long-term water supply.
June 22, 2014
Nelda Martinez served as Mayor of Corpus Christi from 2012 to 2016, becoming the first Hispanic woman elected mayor in the city’s history. Prior to becoming mayor, she served on the Corpus Christi City Council from 2007 to 2012. A businesswoman and Corpus Christi native, Martinez focused her leadership on economic development, infrastructure, transportation, and securing the city’s long-term water supply.
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