U.S. Conference of Mayors President Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Issues Statement of Support Regarding Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins

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Feb 06, 2015, 06:04 ET

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. Conference of Mayors President and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson issued the following statement about Toledo (OH) Mayor D. Michael Collins:

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins. Mayor Collins attended the U.S. Conference of Mayors Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. last month, and we were pleased to work with him on various policy issues impacting the city of Toledo and its residents.

We are very saddened to hear of his passing, and the nation's mayors stand with the people of Toledo during this difficult time."

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