Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard, who has served on the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) for more than two decades – including in a leadership role for the past 13 years – was honored recently, along with three other mayors who have chosen to step down as mayors of their cities.
The honor was presented at the 91st annual Meeting of the Mayors held in Columbus, Ohio.
“It was an honor for me to represent the City of Carmel at the Mayors’ conferences over the years,” Brainard said. “It is important for leaders to gather and share best practices and solutions for building better cities across the country. I learned a lot and enjoyed sharing the successes we have experienced in Carmel with my colleagues.”
Mayor Brainard has served on the USCM Executive Committee and as a Trustee since 2010.
He has also served on a number of USCM committees and boards, including:
- Standing Committee for Transportation and Communications, 2010 to present
- Standing Committee for Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment and Sports, 2010 to present
- Task Force on Energy Independence and Climate Protection, Co-chair, 2005 to present
- Standing Committee for Community Development and Housing, Vice Chair, 2005
- Advisory Board, 2002 to 2010
- Council for Investment in the New American City, 2001
- Presidential Transition Team, 2000
- Urban Economic Committee, 2000