Cities across the country are grappling with a growing homelessness crisis, exacerbated by the lack of affordable housing supply, the gradual withdrawal of pandemic-era supports, and challenges in addressing mental illness and substance use disorders. Local officials are at the forefront of responding to these intertwined issues.

In this virtual forum, BPC will convene mayors and homelessness policy experts to engage in a candid dialogue about the scale of the problem nationwide, share insights into innovative policy approaches, and discuss how the federal government can be an effective partner to cities working to prevent and end homelessness.

Introduction by:

Margaret Spellings | President and CEO, BPC

Panel discussion featuring:

Karen Bass | Mayor of Los Angeles

Rosanne Haggerty | President, Community Solutions

Philip Mangano | President and CEO, American Round Table to Abolish Homelessness

Annise Parker | Former Mayor of Houston

Moderated by:

Henry Cisneros | BPC Board Chair; Former Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development