US mayors sought for World Mayor 2005

Released on = April 28, 2005, 10:11 am

Press Release Author = Tann vom Hove, City Mayors

Industry = Government

Press Release Summary = Between now and the end of May, City Mayors seeks nominations for World Mayor 2005. In June, City Mayors will publish its shortlist of 50 mayors from across the world. The winner of the 2005 World Mayor prize will be
announced in December.

Press Release Body = Mayors with vision, passion and skills sought for World Mayor 2005Between now and the end of May, London-based City Mayors is seeking nominations for World Mayor 2005. The annual World Mayor event, which was last year won by Tirana Mayor Edi Rama, aims to raise the profile of mayors worldwide, as well as to honour those who have served their communities well and who have made contributions to the
well-being of cities nationally and internationally. City Mayors Publisher Tann vom Hove said: “We are looking for mayors who have shown that they have the vision, the passion and the skills to make their cities amazing places to live in, to work in
and to visit.” The most outstanding mayor of 2005 will be presented with the World Mayor award.

More information:
http://www.worldmayor.com/voting/nominations2005.html

The competition, which is conducted on the internet, takes place over two stages. Between now and the end of May, City Mayors are inviting nominations from across the world. Tann vom Hove said: “Everybody with an interest in cities and local government can put forward a mayor for the World Mayor 2005 title.” After the closure of the nomination stage, City Mayors will draw up a short list of 50 finalists who will compete for the 2005 award. Each of the finalists will be asked to submit a manifesto, detailing his or her achievements. This year’s theme is
‘Cities on the international stage.’ The finalist mayors will be invited to detail how they market their cities internationally and how their cities cooperate and compete with other cities.

More than 300 mayors from North and South America, Europe, Asia as well as Africa have already been nominated. Among them are Gavin Newsom (San Francisco, USA), Martin O’Malley (Baltimore, USA), Richard Daley (Chicago, USA), Hazel McCallion
(Mississauga, Canada), Andrés Manuel López Obrador (Mexico City), Luiz Paulo Vellozo Lucas (Vitória, Brazil), Bertrand Delanoë (Paris, France), Dora Bakoyiannis (Athens, Greece), Walter Veltroni (Rome, Italy), Ken Livingstone (London, UK), Tadatoshi
Akiba (Hiroshima, Japan), Naimatullah Khan (Karachi, Pakistan) and Arkebe Oqubay (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

More information:
http://www.worldmayor.com/results/nominations05.html

The winner of the 2004 award was Edi Rama, Mayor of Tirana. He succeeded in changing the Albanian capital from a shabby post-communism city into a vibrant, colourful western European community.

More information:
http://www.worldmayor.com/worldmayor_2004/results_2004.html

The World Mayor project has no connection with any city or organisation and is run on strictly non-commercial lines. Sponsorships or any other kind of remuneration are not sought and will be rejected, if offered.

More information:
http://www.worldmayor.com/utilities/about_us.html

City Mayors is the leading non-commercial independent internet platforms dealing with all aspects of urban affairs.

More information:
http://www.citymayors.com

Please let us know if you require further information.

Best wishes

Tann vom Hove
City Mayors + World Mayor
40 Asmuns Hill
London NW11 6ET
England
Tel: +44 20 8209 1722
Fax: +44 20 8455 4107
Email: editor@citymayors.com
Internet City Mayors: http://www.citymayors.com
Internet World Mayor: http://www.worldmayor.com

Web Site = http://www.worldmayor.com

Contact Details = Tann vom Hove
40 Asmuns Hill
London NW11 6ET
England
Tel: +44 20 8209 1722
Fax: +44 20 8455 4107
Email: editor@worldmayor.com