CAMPBELL CHRONICLES

January 10, 2025
 

Dear District 2 resident,

 

Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were restful and well spent with loved ones. At the beginning of my seventh year as the City Councilmember representing District 2, I have been reflecting on some of the accomplishments we achieved in the past year. From new parks to new policies, here are some highlights from 2024:

  • Celebrated the reopening of the Cathy Hopper Friendship Center in Clairemont, including the introduction of free or low-cost programming for seniors.
  • Passed the amendments to the Sidewalk Vending Ordinance.
  • Accepted a $37M low-interest loan from the federal government for stormwater infrastructure repairs in South Mission Beach.
  • Passed a policy initiative to require All Gender Family Restrooms in new or remodeled City facilities, along with men and women's restrooms.
  • Improved crosswalks near Loma Portal Elementary, Point Loma High School, and Dana Middle School in Point Loma with flashing beacons and new paint.
  • Approved the City's first ever Child and Youth Master Plan.
  • Completed the repairs to the Bermuda Beach Access Stairs and reopened the stairs to the public.
  • Recognized business and community leader Diane Powers with an honorary street sign in Old Town San Diego.
  • Passed the De Anza Natural Amendment to the Mission Bay Park Master Plan.

This is just a glimpse at the progress we have made together in District 2, and I look forward to Proudly Serving District 2 again in 2025!

Sincerely,

Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
District 2
San Diego City Council
 

The City Council will resume regular Council meetings on Monday, January 13 at 10am. Committee meetings will resume on Wednesday, January 15 at 9am with the Budget & Government Efficiency Committee. You can view the schedule of upcoming Council and Committee meetings by clicking the button below.
 

2025 Council Committee and External Assignments

This year, I will continue as the Chair of the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee, and will serve as Vice Chair of the Environment Committee and as a member of the Public Safety Committee and the Economic Development & Intergovernmental Relations Committee. I will also continue as one of the City's appointees to the San Diego River Conservancy Board, and I will serve on the SANDAG Shoreline Preservation Working Group and as an alternate representative to the MTS Board of Directors.
 

Permanent Barrier Installation for Sunset Cliffs

In response to increasing coastal erosion and public safety concerns, City crews have installed a permanent barrier to a section of the bluffs at Sunset Cliffs, located between Adair Street and Osprey Street. Erosion of the bluffs, made worse by recent king tides events and winter high surf levels, presents a risk to the safety of visitors to Sunset Cliffs, and this permanent barrier will help keep people safe as they enjoy the park.
 

In-House Mill & Pave Team Completes Work on Channel Way

This year's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget featured, for the first time, an allocation for the Transportation Department to fund an additional in-house Mill & Pave Team to help expedite the completion of street repairs. This team has been hard at work across the city, and recently completed permanent repairs to a section of Channel Way in the Midway District, between Hancock Street and Western Street, which had a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) as low as 14.1. Thank you to the Transportation Department staff who made these repairs possible!
 

Get It Done Research Panel

The Performance and Analytics Department (PandA) wants to improve your experience using Get It Done, the official platform for reporting non-emergency issues. If you are interested in joining a user research panel as a District 2 representative, please click the button below to complete the screening survey. If you are selected to take part in this study, you will be contacted via email. Those selected to participate in this study will receive a $50 Gift Card.
 

San Diego Foundation National Rainbow College Fund

The San Diego Foundation has launched the National Rainbow College Fund (NCRF) in California - the first scholarship designed to exclusively support LGBTQ+ students pursuing higher education. The NCRF aims to ease the financial burden of accessing higher education while dealing with some of the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community. Each awardee will receive $2500 that can be used for tuition, books, fees, room and board, and other educational expenses. The San Diego Foundation is hosting a scholarship overview webinar on January 23 at 3pm. The application period is from January 15, 2025 - March 5, 2025. To register for the webinar, click the button below or visit https://rainbowcollegefund.org/ 
 

City of San Diego Measure B Trash Study

The City is considering enhanced trash collection services and new fees, as per Measure B passed by the voters in 2022, and is asking for your feedback on the proposal. To get involved in the conversation, you can take the questionnaire by clicking the button below, or visit the project website to see the latest updates.
 

New Statewide Parking Law In Effect January 1, 2025

Beginning January 1, 2025 a new state law went into effect that prohibits vehicles parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk to improve the range of vision for approaching drivers and protect pedestrians crossing the street. For the first 60 days this law is in effect, SDPD will issue warning notices to vehicles parked in violation of this new law, and after the warning period, drivers can be ticketed for violating this law even if there is no signage or red curb in the area. Studies have shown that if drivers have greater visibility at crosswalks, crashes involving pedestrians can be more easily avoided, which will help San Diego achieve its Vision Zero goals. For more information on the new law, click the button below.
 

Have a question or need assistance from the City? Contact your respective Community Representative from my Office:
 

If you need assistance with non-emergency community concerns, please use the Get It Done App or you can call my office or email me directly.

Office of Councilmember
Jennifer Campbell
City Administration Building
202 "C" Street, 10th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

 

619-236-6622