About The Speaker
Frank COWNIE
Maire de Des Moines (USA), Président ICLEI
The Honorable T. M. Franklin Cownie,Â
Mayor, City of Des Moines, IowaÂ
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Des Moines, Iowa Mayor T.M. Franklin Cownie, born and raised in Des Moines, became a member of Council in January 2002. In January 2004, he was sworn in to the mayor’s office and is Des Moines’ longest-serving mayor.Â
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Mayor Cownie serves in leadership roles on the local, national, and international stages representing issues that he is most passionate about – elimination of nuclear weapons, local control, green initiatives, jobs, and the economy. A few of his leadership roles include: ICLEI USA Board of Directors since 2009; ICLEI Global Executive Committee North America Regional Representative since 2012, ICLEI e.V. Board Vice President since 2015 and current interim President of ICLEI; President Obama’s State, Local and Tribal Leaders Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience; National Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council Committee Member (2010-2012); Mayors Innovation Project Steering Committee Member since 2008; Mayors for Peace United States Vice President since 2017; and United States Conference of Mayors Board of Trustees Executive Committee since 2010. Â
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He works diligently with his fellow council members for sustainable growth in the city towards producing long-term benefits to the community. His goal has always been to build a brighter future and a better community for generations to come.Â
