San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria was elected president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, becoming the first openly gay leader of the organization.
- Gloria outlined priorities including housing expansion, neighborhood safety, and affordability. - He pledged to push for the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to increase housing production.
- Gloria also advocated for accountability reforms for federal immigration agents, including body cameras and a ban on face masks. - Several mayors praised his work in San Diego, citing declines in unsheltered homelessness.
The election marks a historic moment for the conference, with Gloria emphasizing unity and action on key urban issues.