2009 Photo Gallery
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Todd and Kate Kendell at the San Diego Democratic Clubs reception on November 7, 2009.
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City crews work to repave the streets at 40th and Wightman in City Heights on September 1, 2009.
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Council President Ben Hueso and Councilmembers Tony Young and Todd Gloria celebrate Fiesta del Sol on August 8, 2009.
Councilmember Todd Gloria joins Councilmember Donna Frye on July 29, 2009 for the re-opening of a tunnel under Friars Road that helps complete pedestrian and bicycle access between District Three neighborhoods, the San Diego River and points north.
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Councilmember Gloria honors Charlene Gabriel for her dedicated career in public service upon her retirement.
Bruce Coons of Save Our Heritage Organization discusses the history of the Marston House at the historic residences re-opening on July 23, 2009.
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Councilmember Todd Gloria joins Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer, Fire-Rescue Chief Tracy Jarman and Mayor Jerry Sanders at the Regional Public Safety Institute to welcome the regions four newest canine members of the Urban Search and Rescue Team.
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Councilmembers Todd Gloria and Kevin Faulconer announce the passage of two measures to stimulate construction jobs in the City of San Diego on July 21, 2009.
Councilmember Gloria helps cut the ribbon on accessibility improvements at the Diversionary Theatre in University Heights on July 14, 2009.
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Councilmembers Todd Gloria and Carl DeMaio celebrate the Council's unanimous support for the proclamation of LGBT Pride Week in July, 2009.
Councilmember Gloria takes Aaron Price Fellows on a tour of City Hall with a stop at his office on July 6, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria discusses the potential for a new Hillcrest-Mission Hills Branch Library at a Friends of the Library meeting on July 2, 2009.
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Council District 7 Chief of Policy Don Mullen, SDSU Director of Diversity Aaron Bruce and Councilmember Todd Gloria gather after raising of the rainbow flag at SDSU on July 1, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria honors The Big Kitchen legend by proclaiming June 29, 2009 as Judy "The Beauty" Forman Day in the City of San Diego. Here he shares a happy hug with the renowned community leader.
Councilmember Todd Gloria speaks with City Heights neighbor Stephen Russell at the City Heights Community Development Corporation Annual Dinner on June 25, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria encourages his colleagues to support the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" at the City Council meeting on June 22, 2009.
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Councilmembers Tony Young and Todd Gloria recognize the contributions of the local Filipino community by proclaiming June 9, 2009 Philippine Independence Day.
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Councilmember Gloria and Fire-Rescue Chief Tracy Jarman recognize retiring City employee Brent Lindberg on June 9, 2009 for his career of caring for the maintenance and construction of fire stations.
Councilmember Gloria looks on as the Girl Scouts Camp in Balboa Park received a new playhouse thanks to the help of Deloitte & Touche, whose employees volunteered all day to improve the site as part of the companys 10th Annual Impact Day.
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Councilmember Gloria tours the remarkable Vietnam Veterans of San Diego complex on June 4, 2009.
Councilmember Gloria keeps his colleagues smiling at the kickoff for the Hire A Youth Program on June 3, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria takes time to discuss impacts of state budget cuts on local organizations like Family Health Centers on May 29, 2009.
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Councilmember Todd Gloria, Council President Ben Hueso and San Diego Housing Commission CEO Rick Gentry Announce the effort to purchase and rehabilitate homes in foreclosure to prevent blight. May 28, 2009.
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The Todd Squad enjoyed a warm welcome at the Kensington Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2009.
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Leaders of San Diegos LGBT community, Mayor Jerry Sanders and Councilmember Todd Gloria celebrate the proclamation of Harvey Milk Day in May, 2009.
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A highlight of the North Park Festival of the Arts for Councilmember Gloria was meeting Flicka Scholarship winner Julie Le. May 17, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria celebrates his heritage at Indian Days in Balboa Park on May 10, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria discusses neighborhood concerns with residents of Normal Heights and City Heights at Lestats on May 9, 2009.
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Arbor Terrace, a new affordable housing complex in Normal Heights, opened with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on April 29, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria honors his alma mater along with colleagues Tony Young and Donna Frye by proclaiming April 28 as University of San Diego Day.
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San Diego Padre Edgar Gonzalez, a Charger Girl, Fire-Rescue Chief Tracy Jarman, join Councilmember Gloria and staff members to raise money at the annual STAR/PAL Celebrity Waiters Luncheon at the Balboa Park Club.
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Councilmember Gloria plants a tree in Balboa Park on Arbor Day. April 23, 2009
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Councilmember Gloria's Assistant, Venessa Jackson-Jordan, welcomed granddaughter Nikayla Jackson to the District Three office for "Take Your Son and Daughter to Work Day" on April 23, 2009.
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On April 22, Councilmember Gloria addressed the North Park Lions Club.
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Councilmember Gloria celebrates Earth Day and encourages recycling with Bonita Blue Bin at Earth Fair in Balboa Park on April 19, 2009.
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Mayor Jerry Sanders, Councilmember Gloria, Rick Gentry of the San Diego Housing Commission, Jon Gant of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Diane Takvorian of the Environmental Health Coalition announce a grant from HUD for residential lead abatement in San Diego.
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Councilmember Gloria and canyon and environmental advocates pose on March 30 after proclaiming April 2009 to be Children and Nature Month in the City of San Diego.
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North Park neighbors gathered at Sea Rocket Bistro on March 28, 2009 for a community coffee with Councilmember Gloria.
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Councilmember Gloria helped welcome the Honorable Betty Yee of the State Board of Equalization to a meeting of the San Diego County Democratic Women's Club on March 28, 2009.
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Councilmembers Todd Gloria, Marti Emerald and Carl DeMaio shared their insights and answered questions about City issues at the Spirit of the Barrio luncheon benefiting Family Health Centers on March 20, 2009.
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On March 14th Councilmember Gloria held his first community coffee at the City Heights-Weingart Branch Library.
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Councilmember Gloria fielded questions from local residents at a community coffee at Kensington Cafe on March 14, 2009.
Councilmember Gloria commemorated the 60th Anniversary of the Mid-City Little League on opening day, March 7, 2009 and led the City in proclaiming the day Mid-City Little League Day in San Diego.
Read Across America is the annual celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Councilmember Gloria celebrated by reading to students at Cherokee Point Elementary on March 6, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria spoke with a High Tech High student at the 2009 San Diego Regional First Robotic Competition on March 6, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria visited TranscenDANCE, a youth arts program in City Heights, on February 12, 2009.
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In honor of Black History Month, Councilmember Gloria participated in the 18th Annual Heritage Day Parade on February 28, 2009.
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Urban Corps: Councilmember Gloria joined Mayor Jerry Sanders and Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer on February 20, 2009 to break ground for the San Diego Recycling Education and Community Outreach Center, a project of Urban Corps San Diego.
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Mama's Kitchen: Thanks to the personal generosity of its members, San Diego City Firefighters Local 145 donated funds to Mama's Kitchen. Councilmember Gloria joined them for the check presentation on January 20, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria volunteers with the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council to clean up his neighborhood of City Heights on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 19, 2009.
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Councilmember Gloria speaks with attendees at the Hillcrest Town Council meeting on January 13, 2009.
Councilmember Todd Gloria speaks at the grand opening of the newest Family Health Center location in North Park. January 12, 2009