GB Magazine May 2020 | Page 16

Celebration Binational Recognition U .S. - Mexico Border Mayors Association Co-Chair Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer, hosted the 8th Annual U.S.-Mexico Border Mayors Summit in the fall. The cities of San Diego and Tijuana were excited to host the Summit in collaboration with the UC San Diego Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies. Mayors from the entire border region from California to Texas spoke on panels highlighting cross-border challenges and collaboration on issues related to migration, economy and environment. Paloma Aguirre, Mayor Manuel Leos (Village of Vinton) and Mayor Mary Casillas Salas (Chula Vista) Andy Carey, Emily Young and JC Thomas Mayor Kevin Faulconer (San Diego) and Frank Carrillo 16 GBSAN.COM | MAY 2020 Mayor Gerardo Sanchez (San Luis, Arizona), Mayor Trey Mendez (Brownsville, Texas) and Mayor Bruno Lozano (Del Rio, Texas)