In June 2016, AARP and theU.S.

The USCM is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more.

There are 1,393 such cities in the United States, each represented in the conference by its mayor.

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9 out of 10 mayors say aging issues are of high importance to them.

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3 out of 4 mayors say housing options for older adults, such as active adult communities, accessory dwelling units and assisted living, are top or high city priorities.

Nearly 80 percent of mayors say having or establishing an aging-related task force is a top or high priority for their administration.

64 percent of mayors say having social activities that involve younger and older people spending time together is a top or high city priority.

3 out of 4 mayors say having fitness activities for older adults is a top or high city priority.

86 percent of mayors say coordinating transportation services for older adults and people with disabilities is a top or high city priority.

Nearly 70 percent of mayors say having policies to ensure that older adults can work for as long as they want or need to is a top or high city priority.