WASHINGTON — The annual gathering of the Conference of Mayors is an opportunity for local leaders to discuss issues important to their communities, share concerns and appeal to federal officials for help.
“When dollars come directly to local governments, we’re able to make the impact,” Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said.
Johnson said he’s interested to learn how other cities are addressing gun violence. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, there were 132 homicides last year in Milwaukee, down from 172 in 2023…