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January 25, 2008

Cicilline is new president of Democratic mayors group

Providence Mayor David N. Cicilline has been elected president of the National Conference of Democratic Mayors, it was announced today.

“It is truly an honor to be elected to lead the nation’s Democratic mayors at such a critical time in our history,” said Cicilline in a press release. “As we prepare to elect the next president of the United States, it’s important that candidates focus on the issues impacting America’s families such healthcare, education, energy and jobs. I pledge to work harder than ever in partnership with other mayors and Congressional leaders to advance the priorities of America’s cities.”

Cicilline, who held the position of vice president of the organization for the past year, succeeds former Shirley Franklin, the mayor of Atlanta.

He was elected to the post by mayors from throughout the country.

NCDM is described as providing a forum for Democratic mayors to develop, recommend and promote public policies in support of America’s cities.

It also acts as a liaison between the United States Conference of Mayors, Congressional leadership and leaders at all levels of government.

Cicilline is now in Washington, D.C., at the winter meeting of the Conference of Mayors, his office said.

Yesterday, the Conference of Mayors presented Cicilline with the Outstanding Achievement Award for Public/Private Partnerships.

The award is made in recognition of Cicilline's leadership with the Hospitality Resource Partnership he established a year ago to help deal with issues created by late-night crowds and rowdiness in the city's downtown.

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