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City Expands Shelter Capacity While Calling on County to Step Up on Behavioral Health
- From the Mayor's Desk
Balanced Budget, New Downtown Shelter for Women and Children, and Equity Ingrained
- From the Mayor's Desk
- From the Mayor's Desk
- From the Mayor's Desk
Targeted Reforms for ADU Program, Expanding Housing and Park Investments
- From the Mayor's Desk
Mayor Gloria Backs State Anti-Trafficking Bills, Tackles Housing Affordability and Public Safety
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Gloria highlights two anti-human trafficking bills sponsored by his administration to give law enforcement stronger tools to protect communities and survivors. He also answers the first “Ask the Mayor” question, beginning with how the City is making San Diego more affordable through housing reforms. Other updates include a new nonstop flight to Washington D.C., funding from the voter-approved hotel tax, and U.S. Senate action on fentanyl legislation.
New Shelter Beds, Housing Projects, and Safe Parking Options Support Families, Youth, and Seniors
- From the Mayor's Desk
Mayor Gloria Launches “Ask the Mayor” and Highlights Progress on Housing, Equity, and State Advocacy
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Gloria introduces “Ask the Mayor,” a new way for San Diegans to ask questions and get direct answers about City policies, priorities, and decisions. Residents can submit questions by emailing askthemayor@sandiego.gov or by subscribing to the newsletter and voting on which questions should be answered each week. The newsletter also highlights new affordable housing projects in Serra Mesa and San Carlos funded through the City’s Bridge to Home initiative, ongoing advocacy for continued state homelessness funding and efforts to embed equity in every City decision, from budgeting to community investment.
Refining Housing Policies, Enhancing Public Safety, and Advancing Equity
- From the Mayor's Desk
In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter: Mayor Todd Gloria is taking steps to refine its Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Density Bonus Program to ensure it delivers more housing while addressing community concerns. The mayor and the City Council has also repealed Footnote 7, restoring transparency and public input in land-use decisions in Southeastern San Diego. Plus: Mayor Gloria is backing two state bills to combat human trafficking and improve public safety, alongside coordinated City efforts to enhance conditions in Barrio Logan. A new state bill sponsored by the Mayor, SB 569, would require Caltrans to work with local governments on addressing freeway encampments. The City also remains committed to equity, with millions invested in underserved communities and systemic reforms ensuring fairness in City governance for generations to come.
San Diego Celebrates Soccer Milestone, Housing Progress, and National Recognition
- An Update on Homelessness
In this week's "From the Mayor's Desk" newsletter: San Diego celebrated a historic moment as San Diego FC played its inaugural home opener at Snapdragon Stadium, solidifying the city’s reputation as a major soccer destination. A newly signed law strengthens efforts to preserve affordable housing, ensuring more low-income residents can remain in their homes. The City continues to lead in addressing homelessness, with the latest Homekey project in Mission Valley converting a former extended-stay hotel into 161 new homes. San Diego’s commitment to innovation and sustainability was also recognized nationally, earning What Works Cities Silver Certification for excellence in data-driven government and LEED Gold Certification for leadership in sustainability.
