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.

From Housing Solutions to Public Safety Wins, This Week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” Highlights Progress Across San Diego

December 2, 2025 - 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.

San Diegans Report High Satisfaction as City Advances Public Safety, Welcomes WWE, and Rolls Out Major Service Upgrades

November 25, 2025 - 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.