FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Tuesday, June 10, 2025

CONTACT:
MayorPress@sandiego.gov 

SAN DIEGO – Following the City Council’s vote today to advance a modified City budget for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), the Gloria Administration released this statement from Director of Communications, Rachel Laing:  

“Last month, Mayor Gloria presented the City Council with a proposed budget that was responsible, strategic, and balanced. Today, the Council added tens of millions of dollars in new spending and changes, many of which raised concerns from both the Independent Budget Analyst and the City Attorney’s Office.

“Over the next several days, the Mayor and his team will closely review the Council’s amendments to ensure the final budget meets the level of fiscal responsibility this moment demands, especially given the current economic uncertainty and global instability. 

“As always, San Diegans can count on the Mayor to sign a budget that is balanced, fiscally sound, and workable for our city.” 

Per the City Charter, the Mayor has five days from the date of transmission to sign the budget into law or exercise his authority to line-item veto. Should the Mayor choose to use the line-item veto, the City Council has the option to override that veto with six votes.

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