San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria Elected President of U.S. Conference of Mayors

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.