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New State Law Targets Sex Trafficking, While Housing, Wages, and Infrastructure See Major Progress
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria highlights the implementation of a new state law that shifts accountability in prostitution and human trafficking cases by holding sex buyers responsible and protecting victims in impacted neighborhoods like Barrio Logan, along with major progress converting the long-vacant 101 Ash Street tower into 247 affordable homes after securing federal funding, a new local minimum wage increase to $17.75 per hour, the opening of new affordable homes and park improvements in San Ysidro through the City’s Bridge to Home program, early data showing rents declining as housing production increases, and new road repairs underway across Eastern and Southern San Diego as the City continues working to fix the roads.
Building Attainable Homeownership, Strengthening Public Safety, and Protecting Homelessness Support
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria outlines a new community-driven housing initiative, Neighborhood Homes for All of Us, aimed at expanding attainable homeownership through small-scale, for-sale housing. The update also covers the City Council’s vote to continue the San Diego Police Department’s use of license plate reader technology with strong privacy safeguards, a reported 23 percent drop in Downtown property crime following the implementation of Proposition 36, and the Mayor’s participation in a bipartisan coalition urging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to protect critical Continuum of Care funding that supports housing and services for people experiencing homelessness.
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s "From the Mayor's Desk" newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria addresses public questions about the City’s use of license plate reader technology ahead of the City Council’s annual review, outlining strengthened safeguards, strict data limits, and oversight measures that protect civil liberties while supporting public safety. The update also details a recommended $15 million Bridge to Home investment to advance 528 new affordable homes across Redwood Village, Grantville, Hillcrest, and East Village, supporting families, seniors, and people at risk of homelessness. Additionally, San Diego’s selection as the new home of the flagship annual TED Conference beginning in 2027 is announced, positioning the city as a global hub for innovation.
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria emphasized major steps to address San Diego’s housing crisis, including a new community engagement effort to rebuild the "missing middle" of attainable, for-sale homes. The update also showcased how Automated License Plate Recognition technology helped San Diego Police safely locate a missing senior, highlighted neighborhood repairs funded by reinvested parking-meter revenue, and celebrated the economic boost and community pride generated by WWE Survivor Series at Petco Park.
- From the Mayor's Desk
This week’s newsletter highlights strong momentum across San Diego — with new national data showing residents among the most satisfied in any major U.S. city and local crime dropping thanks to focused police work and technology that’s delivering results. The City is rolling out new trash and recycling bins to more than 225,000 households and recycling old bins into new products, while ALPR technology helped detectives close a dangerous robbery case in Mira Mesa. San Diego is also preparing to host WWE’s Survivor Series at Petco Park and inviting K–12 students to apply for this year’s Mayor for a Day contest.
Building More Housing, Strengthening Safety Tools, and Fixing the Damn Roads
- From the Mayor's Desk
This week’s "From the Mayor's Desk" newsletter highlights new affordable housing milestones in Grantville, Little Italy, and City Heights; real cases showing how Automated License Plate Recognition helps detectives solve serious crimes; early results from the City’s freeway-cleanup partnership with Caltrans that reduced encampment fires by 48 percent; and new pothole repair trucks that will help crews fix the damn roads faster.
Honoring Peter Seidler’s Legacy, Advancing Public Safety, and Investing in San Diego’s Neighborhoods
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk,” Mayor Todd Gloria reflects on the dedication of “Peter Seidler Way” outside Petco Park, honoring the late Padres owner’s lasting impact on compassion and community in San Diego. The newsletter also highlights how Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology is delivering measurable results in crime prevention, the completion of long-awaited upgrades at Scripps Ranch’s Jerabek Park, and the planting of 30 new trees with local students for Kate Sessions Day in Oak Park — part of the City’s ongoing work to create a cleaner, greener, and safer San Diego for all of us.
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria highlights strong early results from the City’s new partnership with Caltrans to clear freeway-adjacent encampments, a major shift redirecting parking meter revenue into neighborhood repairs, the upcoming annual review of Automatic License Plate Reader technology, community food distributions supporting families affected by the federal shutdown, and the City’s decision to make its successful Citrotech wildfire prevention program permanent — underscoring continued progress on safety, infrastructure, and community well-being.
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk,” Mayor Todd Gloria reaffirmed San Diego’s support for military families, veterans, and federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting local organizations offering assistance and announcing upcoming food distribution events in partnership with the San Diego Food Bank. The newsletter also detailed a $32.4 million state grant to create 80 new affordable homes in Birdland—half reserved for veterans—and the City Council’s unanimous confirmation of Rolando Charvel as Chief Financial Officer. Mayor Gloria further emphasized his commitment to honoring voters’ will by challenging the recent court ruling on the Midway District height limit to keep the Sports Arena redevelopment moving forward.
San Diego Recognized as Safest Big City in America
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s “News from the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria highlighted new data showing San Diego has the lowest per-capita homicide rate among major U.S. cities — reinforcing its standing as one of the safest big cities in America. The newsletter also detailed the City’s rollout of new gray trash bins to modernize waste collection, major milestones from the Mayor’s “Build More Housing” tour, two sponsored state bills signed into law to strengthen housing policy and protect vulnerable youth, and a successful binational trade mission to Mexico City focused on economic collaboration and environmental priorities.
