Mayor's Homelessness Summit June 29th 2026

The City of Santa Fe held a Homelessness Summit on June 29, 2026, focused on addressing the complex issue of homelessness through community collaboration and strategic planning. City officials, including Mayor Michael Garcia and the Youth and Family Services Director, discussed the city's comprehensive approach to homelessness, emphasizing the development of a strategic plan, prevention efforts, and the expansion of shelter and housing options such as micro-communities. The summit highlighted the importance of funding, coordination among agencies, and supportive services including mental health and substance use treatment. The city has invested $1 million in eviction prevention and is working on a coordinated encampment management policy. Participants raised questions about shelter capacity, funding accountability, and coordination with existing providers. The city committed to ongoing community engagement, data-driven planning, and leveraging opioid settlement funds to support behavioral health services. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were announced, but the discussion indicated future opportunities for funding and development of homelessness-related services and infrastructure.