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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.
