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

December 17, 2025 - 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.

City Council Review of License Plate Readers, Major Affordable Housing Investment, and TED Conference Relocation

December 12, 2025 - 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.