U.S. Conference of Mayors Kick Off Fall Leadership Meeting in San Diego

The U.S. Conference of Mayors held a Fall Leadership Meeting in San Diego on September 25, 2026, focusing primarily on the national affordability crisis affecting housing, childcare, healthcare, and food costs. Mayors from diverse cities discussed local initiatives to increase affordable housing supply, streamline development, and create public-private partnerships to build affordable homes, such as Columbia, South Carolina's effort to develop $220,000 brick homes. The conference announced a National Affordability Tour to highlight community challenges and solutions in cities like Albuquerque, Austin, Columbus, and Atlanta, aiming to influence federal policy and secure greater federal support. While no specific contract awards or procurement actions were detailed, the meeting emphasized the need for federal partnership and investment to support local affordability efforts and infrastructure needs. Mayors also addressed concerns about federal funding cuts and their impact on city budgets and services.