In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria highlights San Diego’s continued leadership on housing, with nearly 80 percent of new apartments opening countywide in 2026 located within city limits. The weekly update also details measurable public safety improvements citywide, including continued crime reductions and expanded emergency response capacity reported in the 2025 Progress Report (read the full report at sandiego.gov/2025progress). Additional stories focus on cutting red tape to support behavioral healthcare providers, and launching a major energy retrofit program to modernize public facilities, cut emissions, and lower long-term costs while advancing climate goals.

Mayor Gloria Signs Community Plan Updates, Advances Infrastructure, and Expands Economic Opportunity

January 27, 2026 - From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria highlighted the signing of the Clairemont and College Area Community Plan updates to add housing capacity and improve safety, mobility, and public spaces. The update also covered global economic milestones, new funding for stormwater upgrades, financial assistance for trash and recycling fees, and state funding to move forward Grove Neighborhood Park in San Diego's Otay Mesa-Nestor neighborhoods.

Mayor Todd Gloria Outlines Progress, Fiscal Responsibility, and Next Steps in State of the City

January 21, 2026 - From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria reflects on his 2026 State of the City address and the visible progress San Diegans can see—from closing most of the City’s long-standing structural deficit to building more homes, reducing homelessness, and continuing declines in crime. The update also highlights a new five-year Measure C modernization plan for the Convention Center, major investments in neighborhood infrastructure, and confirmation that the Midway Rising redevelopment will move forward to deliver new homes, parks, and a modern arena.