A mayor (also known as a Major) is the ceremonial head of a city, town or village council and may also be a de facto leader of the local community. They have the authority to carry out the decisions made by council between meetings and are entitled to wear robes and a mayor chain. They may also use a mace for ceremonial occasions and are addressed as His/Her Worship. In Australian councils the position of Mayor may be held by a member directly elected at a local-government election or by being nominated by members at a meeting and elected by those present. They are generally recognised by wearing a mayor’s chain and using the title of His/Her Worship whilst in office.
Across the United States, mayors are engaging with residents to educate them on public safety issues and build trust in their local police departments. With the increase of e-scooter usage, more communities are focusing on infrastructure upgrades to support new mobility options. Coverage of the blight and vacancy subtopic increased from 18 speeches in 2018 to 23 in 2019—an increase of 100 percent.
Cities are recognizing the importance of civic engagement and encouraging their residents to vote, volunteer and speak up for their values. Some mayors are explicitly addressing the need to combat a federal administration that is attacking our sources of strength: our public servants, veterans and immigrants; our LGBTQ+ communities; and our institutions that conduct groundbreaking research and provide lifesaving care.