Mayors are driving solutions on the ground, but say federal partnership is essential to solve crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) released the results of a National Affordability Survey of 113 U.S. mayors, whose responses show a country struggling with an affordability crisis that city leaders are working to address on multiple fronts, including housing, food and utility costs. It is the most comprehensive survey on affordability ever produced by the Conference, and presents a stark picture of the challenge.Â
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