In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk,” Mayor Todd Gloria reflects on the dedication of “Peter Seidler Way” outside Petco Park, honoring the late Padres owner’s lasting impact on compassion and community in San Diego. The newsletter also highlights how Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology is delivering measurable results in crime prevention, the completion of long-awaited upgrades at Scripps Ranch’s Jerabek Park, and the planting of 30 new trees with local students for Kate Sessions Day in Oak Park — part of the City’s ongoing work to create a cleaner, greener, and safer San Diego for all of us.

City Advances Homelessness Response, Neighborhood Improvements, Public Safety Tools, and Community Support Efforts

November 3, 2025 - From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk” newsletter, Mayor Todd Gloria highlights strong early results from the City’s new partnership with Caltrans to clear freeway-adjacent encampments, a major shift redirecting parking meter revenue into neighborhood repairs, the upcoming annual review of Automatic License Plate Reader technology, community food distributions supporting families affected by the federal shutdown, and the City’s decision to make its successful Citrotech wildfire prevention program permanent — underscoring continued progress on safety, infrastructure, and community well-being.

Before and after photo of encampment cleanup

San Diego Stands with Military Families During Federal Shutdown; State Awards $32.4 Million for Veteran Housing

October 29, 2025 - From the Mayor's Desk

In this week’s “From the Mayor’s Desk,” Mayor Todd Gloria reaffirmed San Diego’s support for military families, veterans, and federal workers affected by the ongoing government shutdown, highlighting local organizations offering assistance and announcing upcoming food distribution events in partnership with the San Diego Food Bank. The newsletter also detailed a $32.4 million state grant to create 80 new affordable homes in Birdland—half reserved for veterans—and the City Council’s unanimous confirmation of Rolando Charvel as Chief Financial Officer. Mayor Gloria further emphasized his commitment to honoring voters’ will by challenging the recent court ruling on the Midway District height limit to keep the Sports Arena redevelopment moving forward.