Ruling Clears the Way for Thousands of Homes, Economic Revitalization of the Midway District

December 21, 2023, 11:28 am

San Diego voters twice approved the removal of the 30-foot height limit in the Midway-Pacific Highway district, recognizing that the height limit would stymie the redevelopment of the City’s 48-acre Sports Arena property.   Read more about Ruling Clears the Way for Thousands of Homes, Economic Revitalization of the Midway District

Mayor Gloria Unanimously Confirmed by U.S. Senate to Serve on Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board 

December 15, 2023, 10:26 am

  The United States Senate on Thursday unanimously confirmed Mayor Todd Gloria to serve as a Trustee on The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board of Trustees. The Mayor was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden on July 11, 2023.   Read more about Mayor Gloria Unanimously Confirmed by U.S. Senate to Serve on Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation Board 

Mayor Gloria Secures Council Approval for Second Housing Action Package 

December 14, 2023, 4:05 pm

  The City Council has approved Mayor Todd Gloria’s latest package of policy reforms aimed at building new housing that San Diegans can afford.   Read more about Mayor Gloria Secures Council Approval for Second Housing Action Package 

Building a Stronger and More Inclusive Local Economy

December 14, 2023, 3:07 pm

Our Economic Development Department (EDD) has put together a new Economic Development Strategy that details real-world programs and initiatives to help boost the local economy and ensure it works for all San Diegans.   Read more about Building a Stronger and More Inclusive Local Economy

Illicit Fentanyl-Related Arrests Up 53% in City of San Diego

December 11, 2023, 10:38 am

Last November, I signed an executive order that directed greater law enforcement and legislative action to address the proliferation of illicit fentanyl.  When I issued my executive order last fall, I did so with the recognition of the immense human toll this dangerous drug was having – how… Read more about Illicit Fentanyl-Related Arrests Up 53% in City of San Diego

Surveying People Experiencing Homelessness in Downtown San Diego to Better Understand How to Help  

December 6, 2023, 9:37 am

In early October, City staff and community partners surveyed people experiencing homelessness in Downtown San Diego as part of an effort to better understand their needs and how we can help them end their homelessness.   Read more about Surveying People Experiencing Homelessness in Downtown San Diego to Better Understand How to Help  

The City of San Diego’s Inclement Weather Shelter Program, Explained

December 6, 2023, 9:30 am

Winter is coming, which means temperatures will drop and people experiencing homelessness will need additional warm, safe places to go, especially when it rains.   Read more about The City of San Diego’s Inclement Weather Shelter Program, Explained

San Diego K-12 Students Invited to Submit Essay for Annual ‘Mayor for a Day’ Contest 

December 4, 2023, 12:17 pm

My annual “Mayor for a Day” contest for City of San Diego K-12 students is now live!  The winner will shadow me and other City leaders for a day, plus have a special role at the State of the City address in January of 2024.   Read more about San Diego K-12 Students Invited to Submit Essay for Annual ‘Mayor for a Day’ Contest 

State’s Encampment Resolution Funding is Helping City Move People into Housing

December 4, 2023, 12:09 pm

Thanks to the State of California’s Encampment Resolution Funding program, California has cleared 5,679 encampments from the state right-of-way since July 1, 2021. This has moved people experiencing homelessness into housing.   Read more about State’s Encampment Resolution Funding is Helping City Move People into Housing

Mayor Gloria Announces New Funding Awards for Bridge to Home Program

November 28, 2023, 11:22 am

Mayor Todd Gloria announced today that five affordable housing projects have been recommended to receive a total of $15.4 million in City funding under the Bridge to Home initiative, which helps get shovels in the ground more quickly by providing gap-financing assistance.  Read more about Mayor Gloria Announces New Funding Awards for Bridge to Home Program