A learning network for mayors.
The Mayors Innovation Project creates spaces that are uniquely for mayors and their most trusted advisors. Our member cities, diverse in geography and size, are leaders in policy innovation. Through annual meetings, specialized cohorts & networks, technical assistance, publications, and more, we are the organization that supports mayors as people and as city leaders.
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COVID-19 Responses for Mayors
MIP has created a list of resources available to mayors and cities for addressing COVID-19 in their communities. We also want to hear from mayors on how you are tackling the crisis.
From Seed to Root: Early-Stage Strategies for Community Wealth Building in US Cities
Our latest report highlights how three cities have designed innovative ways of building community wealth.
Member City Spotlight: Mayor Woodards, Tacoma, WA
We interviewed Mayor Victoria Woodards for our February Member City Spotlight. Her city of Tacoma, WA will host the Summer 2020 Annual Meeting.
The Mayors Innovation Project is the best place to get new ideas and make some truly useful connections.
Mayor Jamie Harkins, Lafayette, CO
Featured Policy Topics
21st Century Policing
Mayors alone can’t reduce police violence and bias, but they can play a key role in how their law enforcement officers approach their job, creating accountability, and in the city’s approach to keeping its citizens safe.
Promoting and Supporting Early Child Care and Education
Participatory budgeting processes, where city officials cede a portion of their authority over discretionary funding to local communities, is a popular and effective strategy to encourage open government.
Women’s Health
While many decisions about women’s health are determined at the state or federal level, cities have unique opportunities to dramatically impact women’s access to health care as well as the social and physical determinants of their health.
Transportation and Climate Change
Transportation policy can help make cities more equitable by addressing accessibility through strategies like reducing gaps in service, improving first and last miles, and expanding biking infrastructure for racially and economically diverse communities.
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Water, Essential Services, Internet and More: What Mayors Need to Know about COVID-19
Mayors and cities are on the frontlines of this pandemic – navigating impacts to local economies, public health, and safety. Click here to access our list of the best resources on COVID-19. Live City Response Feed Our …
COVID-19: What Mayors Need to Know Now
COVID-19 is impacting cities across the country. We've collected what mayors need to know.
COVID-19 Resources for Mayors
MIP has created a list of resources available to mayors and cities for addressing COVID-19 in their communities. We also want to hear from mayors on how you are tackling the crisis.
GIFC: Cradle to Pre-K
Cradle to pre-k is the most impactful age for human development, and we know that access to high-quality, affordable early childhood education and care is key to successful outcomes later in life. But what can …
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