San Diego County Mayors Convene for Homelessness Symposium
Mayors and deputy mayors from San Diego County's 18 cities convened at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach for the San Diego Rescue Mission's fifth annual Mayors Symposium. The event focused on coordinating a regional response to…
San Diego, CA, August 3, 2026 —
Local leaders from across San Diego County gathered this week to discuss strategies for addressing homelessness on a regional level. Mayors and deputy mayors representing all 18 cities in the county met at the Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach for the San Diego Rescue Mission’s fifth annual Mayors Symposium.
The central focus of the symposium was the coordination of a unified regional response to homelessness. Discussions encompassed critical areas such as street outreach efforts, the methodology and importance of the Point-in-Time Count, and the necessity of enhanced inter-governmental collaboration. The event provided a platform for elected officials to share insights and experiences with the goal of refining and improving strategies aimed at assisting individuals experiencing homelessness.
This gathering comes at a time when recent data indicates a slight overall decrease in homelessness across the county. However, the figures also highlight a concerning rise in sheltered homelessness. Furthermore, an increase in homelessness among senior citizens has emerged as a significant area of concern for the region.
The symposium’s objective is to foster a collective approach, enabling cities to learn from one another’s successes and challenges. By leveraging shared knowledge and experiences, the participating municipalities aim to develop more effective and compassionate solutions to support vulnerable populations within San Diego County.
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