In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria discusses representing San Diego in Philadelphia as mayors from across the country gathered to mark America’s 250th anniversary and reflect on the role local government plays in shaping the nation’s future. The update also includes the City’s transfer of $8.5 million in developer-paid housing preservation funds to help protect affordable homes San Diegans already rely on, more than $75 million in youth programs and services for kids and families, cost-saving energy upgrades at City facilities, federally funded improvements coming to Civic Center Plaza, and support for veterans, active-duty service members, military spouses, and military families.

In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria discusses his new role as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and what it means for San Diego’s work to build more homes, keep neighborhoods safe, reduce costs and invest in infrastructure. The update also includes a fact check on the temporary Mission Beach lifeguard tower, new federal data recognizing San Diego for one of the nation’s largest drops in unsheltered homelessness, the reopening of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Swimming Pool in South Encanto after major renovations, and the opening of The Bel, bringing 80 new affordable homes to Hillcrest.

In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk,” Mayor Todd Gloria addresses the tragic violence at the Islamic Center of San Diego and honors the heroic actions that protected worshippers. The update also outlines key restorations in the May Revise, reflecting community feedback to protect neighborhood services while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Additional highlights include a settlement that averts deep service cuts by ending paid parking in Balboa Park and lowering future trash fees, answers to resident questions about public safety funding, construction beginning on the new Oak Park Branch Library, and a fact check clarifying that the Hillcrest Pride Promenade is funded through restricted transportation dollars—not the City’s General Fund.

In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk," Mayor Todd Gloria highlights a second consecutive year of declines in unsheltered homelessness, driven by expanded shelter options, outreach, and efforts to build more homes. The update also explains the difficult choices in the City’s draft budget, including changes to some youth programs while maintaining many others, and reinforces the focus on protecting core services. Additional highlights include an audit showing improved encampment response and investments from parking meter revenue delivering faster repairs to streets, sidewalks, and streetlights in neighborhoods across San Diego.

In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk," Mayor Todd Gloria outlines his draft budget to close a deficit while protecting public safety, fixing roads, reducing homelessness, and building more homes. The newsletter also highlights new affordable housing openings in City Heights and Serra Mesa, progress on state legislation, and San Diego’s bid to host the 2029 Invictus Games, an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured, and sick military personnel and veterans.