Dear Neighbor,
As the holiday season begins, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to you. Your support, engagement, and dedication to our community have made this year truly meaningful.
Together, we’ve worked hard to address the challenges facing our neighborhoods while creating opportunities to make District 3 an even better place to live, work, and thrive. From enhancing public safety and advancing housing affordability to supporting vibrant and inclusive cultural districts and strengthening infrastructure, your input and collaboration have been invaluable.
As we reflect on the year behind us, let’s also look ahead with hope and determination.
The holiday season is a time for connection, giving back, and celebrating the diversity that makes our community so special.
Thank you for allowing me to serve you as your Councilmember.
I wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season and a wonderful end to the year.
Yours in service,
Stephen
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Topping Out Ceremony for Harrington Heights
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Construction of a new affordable housing complex reached a milestone with a topping out ceremony to mark completion of the building's structure.
The new Harrington Heights housing development in East Village will offer 273 housing units for San Diegans struggling to find permanent and truly affordable housing such as individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans, families, and people living with disabilities.
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Meeting with North Park Residents to Discuss Traffic Calming Solutions at 32nd and Thorn
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Thank you to the North Park residents and business owners who hosted a productive discussion on traffic calming measures at 32nd and Thorn Street!
Your insights are helping guide our efforts to improve safety and address traffic concerns in North Park and across District 3.
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World Day of Remembrance for Victims of Traffic Accidents
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I was pleased to join Families for Safe Streets, Circulate San Diego, and the families of victims of traffic-related accidents to renew our commitment for safer streets for all.
My office remains committed to working with advocacy groups, community members, and law enforcement to address pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle accidents in District 3 and throughout the city.
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It was great to see so many residents at community events in November. I appreciated our conversations about how we can keep improving our neighborhoods. Below are highlights of some of those November events.
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Building Industry Association Awards
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I was honored to accept the Housing Leadership Award from the Building Industry Association for my office's hard work expanding housing opportunities in San Diego.
Thank you to the BIA for this recognition!
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Community Gathering at the San Diego LGBT Center
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I had the privilege of joining our LGBTQ+ community at the San Diego LGBT Center to recommit to the fight for equality and justice.
I am grateful to the Center and all the organizations that made the event a success.
Together, we’ll keep striving for a world that is free of discrimination.
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Exciting news for Downtown! The first of 50 IKE kiosks is now live, offering residents and visitors easy access to public transit information, security updates, and other valuable resources.
Thank you to the Downtown San Diego Partnership and IKE Smart City for their teamwork in bringing this innovative kiosks to District 3.
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Celebrating Mara Elliot Day in the City of San Diego
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My City Council colleagues and I, as well as a large group of the city's attorneys, honored outgoing City Attorney Mara Elliot for her dedication to making San Diego a safer city for all residents.
My sincerest gratitude to City Attorney Elliott for her partnership in addressing key issues in our city.
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Celebrating Julie Coker Day in the City of San Diego
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The San Diego City Council honored Julie Coker for her outstanding leadership at the San Diego Tourism Authority.
Her vision for a safe re-opening of our tourist areas played a key role in revitalizing our city's tourism industry after the pandemic.
San Diego will miss Julie's dedication as she embarks on the next chapter of her career.
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Children’s Grief Awareness Day
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My office joined Councilmember Marni von Wilpert’s office to present a proclamation officially recognizing November 21 as Children’s Grief Awareness Day.
I was pleased to acknowledge the incredible work of The Elizabeth Hospice’s Children’s Bereavement Program, which provides free grief support to children and families in our community.
Thank you to The Elizabeth Hospice for their dedication to helping grieving children heal and find hope.
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International Imperial Court Annual Community Turkey Giveaway
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The District 3 team was honored to join Assemblymember Chris Ward, LGBT Advocates Big Mike and Nicole Murray Ramirez, and community members to donate turkeys for the International Imperial Court Annual Community Turkey Giveaway.
Thank you to everyone that donated meals this Thanksgiving!
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MTS Wildcatting Campaign
As Chair of the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS), ensuring the safety of our riders is a top priority. This includes not only passengers on buses and trolleys but also those utilizing other forms of transportation, like taxis.
I joined San Diego District Attorney Summer Stephan, fellow MTS Board members, and local law enforcement officials to address a critical issue impacting our region; wildcatting—the practice of unlicensed ridesharing along the border.
Together, we are taking proactive steps to combat this illegal activity, ensuring a safer, more reliable transit experience for everyone in our community.
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Walk in Support of San Diego Youth Services
I was pleased to help kick off the walk in support of San Diego Youth Services, an organization that has been making a real difference in the lives of young people throughout our city. Their dedication to providing essential resources, guidance, and opportunities for youth facing challenges is truly inspiring.
It's an honor to stand alongside them and support their mission to create a brighter future for the next generation.
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Bankers Hill in District 3.
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Upcoming Events in District 3
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Our District is the perfect place for entertainment, dining, and sightseeing! Check out all of the upcoming events and get to know all that District 3 has to offer:
- Balboa Park December Nights- Friday, December 6, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm & Saturday, December 7, 11:00 am- 11:00 pm, Balboa Park.
- San Diego Bay Parade of Lights- Sunday, December 8 & Sunday, December 15, 5:30 pm, San Diego Bay.
- Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo- Thursday, December 12 - Saturday January 4, 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM, San Diego Zoo, 2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101.
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