WASHINGTON, Dec. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- America's mayors celebrate the
life and mourn the loss of President Jimmy
Carter, a great champion of American cities. With a historic
urban policy agenda, President Carter forever changed and
strengthened the relationship between the federal government and
America's cities. His work helped spur private investment in
cities, created jobs in areas most in need, prioritized issues such
as housing and mass transit and fostered civil rights. Following
his passing, U.S. Conference of Mayors President Columbus (OH)
Mayor Andrew Ginther released the
statement below:
"Blessed are the peacemakers, and President Jimmy Carter was truly one of the greatest of
them. An incredible American, he spent his life dedicated to
uplifting human dignity, both in the
United States and around the world. I had the honor of
interning for him at the Carter Center during the summers of 1995
and 1996, where I witnessed firsthand his deep commitment to
humanitarian work. His legacy continues to inspire us today, as we
strive to build peace in our neighborhoods and across the globe. An
American hero, President Carter's life reminds us that one person's
devotion to service and justice can change the world."
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