Board of County Commissioners of Santa Fe County and Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe Joint Sp

This was a joint meeting held on July 31, 2026, between the Board of County Commissioners of Santa Fe County and the Governing Body of the City of Santa Fe. The meeting focused primarily on fostering collaboration between the two jurisdictions to address regional challenges such as affordable housing, homelessness, land use and annexation issues, and senior services. Presentations were made by city and county staff outlining existing programs and potential areas for joint efforts, including affordable housing initiatives, land use jurisdiction particularly concerning the expiration of annexation agreements, and senior services development. The governing bodies discussed forming three action working groups dedicated to (1) housing and homelessness, (2) land use and annexation, and (3) senior and age-friendly services, with the intent to meet regularly and report progress by October and December 2026. The groups are intended to facilitate focused collaboration and produce actionable recommendations. The meeting concluded with motions passed to establish these working groups, including provisions for open meetings compliance, and a commitment to schedule follow-up meetings to maintain momentum on these priority topics.