COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. (KVOA) – An overwhelming influx of migrants continues to raise concerns for southern Arizona's border towns.

Now, leaders are putting pen to paper for change.

A letter to the President of the United States signed by seven Cochise County mayors calls for action to relieve the crisis at the southern border.

Douglas Mayor Donald Huesch said, “Each of us is individually trying to solve the problem, but with little success. So we're all putting together a letter to show a united front. I've decided,” he said.

The letter calls for further funding to support staffing, additional advanced technology and measures to secure borders.

Mayor Douglas is one of seven mayors hoping the letter will generate some kind of response, but he says he hasn't seen any such response so far.

“We need some order and we have to resolve as quickly as possible what has become a hopeless situation. And many of us, if we're being honest, would say it's hopeless right now. ” Huesch said.

As the number of border crossers continues to soar, these mayors feel this is a public safety issue for their communities.

“So the need to process migrants seeking asylum leaves a gap open along the border where these illegal activities are taking place,” Heusch said.

That's why they're asking for help.

Benson Mayor Joe Conrad said, “We care about people who are legitimately seeking asylum. We want them to succeed and be safe. And what's happening right now is a very important thing for them. That's not the case,'' he said.

Conrad is calling on everyone from Arizona to Washington, D.C., to come together to combat this ongoing crisis.

“We have to work together. We have to come up with solutions that are viable and affordable,” Conrad said.

Click below to read the full letter.