FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Tuesday, June 23, 2025

CONTACT:
MayorPress@sandiego.gov 

SAN DIEGO - Mayor Todd Gloria issued the following statement regarding the City Council’s vote to partially override the Mayor’s line-item veto of their Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget modifications:   

“Today, some members of the City Council attempted to fully override my line-item veto, and they failed. That outcome affirms the need for fiscal responsibility and a realistic approach to budgeting—something I’ve committed to and San Diegans deserve. 

“Let’s be clear: a full override would have doubled down on unrealistic assumptions, unsustainable spending, and decisions that put our city’s future at risk. That path was rejected. 

“While the Council has now chosen to partially override certain vetoes, I remain concerned that these actions could still weaken our ability to stay on stable financial footing. If their assumptions don’t hold, they’ll be responsible for the fallout: midyear cuts, layoffs, facility closures, brownouts, and broken promises to the communities we all serve. 

“I did not run for Mayor to repeat the mistakes of the past. I have been honest with San Diegans about our finances and made every effort to fix the structural deficit, making tough decisions necessary to build a stronger future. 

“This is a moment for steady leadership, which I will continue to provide for all of us. San Diegans deserve no less.” 

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