Draft General Plan Environmental Justice Element

On July 1st, the City Planning Department presented their draft General Plan Environmental Justice Element, which proposed changes to the General Plan that would implement environmental mitigation measures for residents most affected by air and water quality issues, and center environmental and climate outcomes as we plan for our city's future. We must include environmental policy goals in everything we do as we look ahead, and I am grateful to the Planning Department staff for their hard work at putting together this proposal, which passed unanimously at Council.

Mira Mesa Epicenter

On July 2nd, the City Council unanimously approved a 45-year lease to the County for the Mira Mesa Epicenter, a vacant City-owned recreation center that will be transformed into community center adjacent to Mira Mesa Community Park. The County of San Diego will make improvements to the building and facilitate activities and programming for all residents to enjoy, including performing arts and music, youth drop-in services, homework assistance, and more. If approved by the County, the Epicenter is projected to be ready to open to the public by late 2025 or early 2026. To learn more about the project, click the button below.

Resolution in Support of Sharp Healthcare Workers' Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

On July 2nd, the City Council unanimously passed a resolution in support of the workers of Sharp Healthcare as they fight for better pay and working conditions. Workers must have the right and the opportunity to discuss their futures without harassment or undue pressure, and I stand in solidarity with the Sharp Healthcare workers who have chosen to unionize and bargain for their pay and working conditions. Thank you to the members of SEIU United Healthcare Workers West and LiUNA Local 89 for showing up and supporting the Sharp Healthcare workers.

Pure Water San Diego Night Work Update

Starting on Saturday, July 7, crews began night work to install pipelines within the Clairemont Drive and Balboa Avenue intersections. The work is being performed at night to minimize traffic impacts, and will last approximately ten days. Crews are working between 9pm and 5am. Detours are in place during working hours, and during non-working hours, all lanes of traffic are open through the intersection.

Bridge to Home Round 4 Funding Announced for Affordable Housing Projects

On July 11th, Mayor Gloria announced round 4 of the Bridge to Home Initiative, with $20 million in additional funding that will help create more than 400 affordable homes in San Diego. The first three rounds of Bridge to Home funding have supported the creation of a total of 1,384 new affordable homes, many of which included wraparound services for people transitioning out of homelessness. The announcement took place in Clairemont, where three affordable housing projects are currently being built with a fourth planned in the near future. Thank you to Mayor Gloria for your commitment to building more affordable housing for San Diegans!

Midway Rising Public Meeting - August 8

Join the Midway Rising team at The Heights Golf Club for an informational workshop on August 8 at 6pm (complimentary parking provided onsite). Attendees will learn more about Midway Rising's redevelopment vision, latest milestones, and the road ahead! To RSVP, click the button below.

California LGBTQ Foundation Brunch

Thank you to Mayor Gloria for extending an invitation to the California LGBTQ Foundation's Pride Brunch! It was so great to see our state representatives! The Foundation does great work fostering civic engagement and developing future LGBTQ community leaders and programs that enhance the LGBTQ community.

Coordinated Eviction Prevention System

City Heights CDC launched the Coordinated Eviction Prevention System Program to support eligible low-income households in San Diego County with the aim of preventing evictions. The program is centered on offering wraparound supportive services tailored to each enrolled household's situation. If you believe that you qualify and are interested in applying to the program, click the button below.

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

Manuel Reyes: Community Representative for Ocean Beach, Old Town, and South Clairemont (South of Balboa Ave.) | MaReyes@sandiego.gov
Carrie Munson: Community Representative for North Clairemont (North of Balboa Ave.) and Mission Bay Park | CMunson@sandiego.gov
Seamus Kennedy: Community Representative for Mission Beach | SKennedy@sandiego.gov
Margaret Doyle: Community Representative for Point Loma and Midway | MargaretD@sandiego.gov

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