President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris met with the U.S. Conference of Mayors in a video call Monday including Denver Mayor Michael Hancock.

The group, consisting of over 60 mayors from around the country, discussed how city and federal leaders can work together to address the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the meeting, Biden vowed to work with the bipartisan group of mayors on critical issues despite any political disagreements.

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This comes as a welcome change for Democratic mayors in cities like Denver that have spent the last four years battling President Donald Trump.

“Having an administration that will be a partner to cities, instead of an adversary, will benefit every American,” said Hancock, chair of the conference’s Transportation and Communications Committee.

Biden and Harris expressed their intention to improve the federal government’s coordination with local governments to ensure effective and bipartisan action regarding COVID-19.

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Strategies discussed included expanding testing, preparing the distribution of vaccines, opening schools safely and securing economic relief for individuals, businesses, cities and states.

“I’m greatly appreciative of the president-elect and vice president-elect taking the time to engage with mayors on what we’ve experienced,” Hancock said.

“A coordinated national response will make the impact we need it to make on controlling the spread of this virus.”

The group also discussed collaborating with the federal government to address issues including income inequality, climate change, infrastructure and systemic racism.