Nation's Mayors To Convene In Los Angeles For Annual Water Summit To Discuss Drought, Management & Infrastructure Issues

Congresswoman Grace Napolitano and Regional EPA Representatives to Address Group

October 15 - 16, 2015 | The Line Hotel, Los Angeles, CA

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Oct 14, 2015, 01:11 ET

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As water shortages continue to plague California, mayors from across the country will be meeting in Los Angeles, CA for The United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Water Summit from October 15 through October 16, 2015. The forum will focus on a variety of issues surrounding public water services, including infrastructure investment, new regulatory initiatives, unfunded mandates, quality standards and affordability, as well as best practices.

Ranking member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, U.S. Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA) will speak with the group. Regional representatives from the EPA also will meet with Mayors during the two-day gathering to discuss water quality standards and green infrastructure projects.

This Summit is the annual event of USCM's Water Council, a task force that assists cities in their efforts to provide safe, affordable and adequate water and wastewater services and infrastructure. Indianapolis (IN) Mayor Gregory A. Ballard is the current Chair of USCM's Water Council.

THE USCM WATER SUMMIT IS CLOSED TO PRESS COVERAGE. TO SPEAK WITH AN ATTENDING MAYOR, PLEASE CONTACT JUDY SHEAHAN AT [email protected] or 202/355.8540.

WHO: 20+ USCM Mayors

WHAT: USCM Water Summit

WHEN: Thursday, October 15 – Friday, October 16, 2015

WHERE: The Line Hotel | 3515 Wilshire Blvd | Los Angeles, CA 90010 | (213) 368-3030

Mayors slated to attend include the following (subject to change):
Gregory Ballard, Indianapolis, IN
David Berger, Lima, OH
John Capoccia, Sierra Madre, VA
Margaret Clark, Rosemead, CA
Karen Davis, Glenora, CA
John Dickert, Racine, WI
Larry Forester, Signal Hill, CA
Patrick J. Furey, Torrance, CA
J. Richard Gray, Lancaster, PA
Robert Joe, South Pasadena, South Pasadena, CA
Lindsey Horvath, West Hollywood, CA
Diana Mahmud (Mayor Pro Tem), South Pasadena, CA
Michael O'Leary, Culver City, CA
Carolyn Petty, Hermosa Beach, CA
Kevin Richardson, Lake Barrington, IL
Deborah Robertson, Rialto, CA
Albert Robles, Carson, CA
Helene Schneider, Santa Barbara, CA
Gary Soiseth, Turlock, CA
Lornna Soto, Canovanas, PR
Fredrick Sykes, West Covina, CA
Jerry Willey, Hillsboro, OR
Deandre Windom, Highland Park, MI

About The United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonprtisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are nearly 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/usmayors, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/usmayors.

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