This week, I had the honor of presenting a City Council proclamation declaring June 5, 2025, as Detective Sergeant Lawrence “Skip” Cahill Day in the City of San Diego. After 38 years of dedicated service with the San Diego Police Department, Skip is retiring—leaving behind a legacy of courage, integrity, and leadership. From his early years in the Southeastern Division to his role as a Canine Officer, Traffic Division leader, and Court Liaison Sergeant, Skip has consistently gone above and beyond to serve our city. We held a ceremony to celebrate him and thank him for nearly four decades of keeping San Diegans safe.

Another big one for District 7 drivers, especially San Carlos residents: Jackson Drive has been resurfaced! Our infrastructure remains my most important priority for our neighborhoods – and even in tough budget years, I’m committed to being a vote for serious investment in our roads. Proud to get this one done for you, District 7 – stay tuned for more roads soon!

If you’re looking for a great District 7 business to support, look no further than the San Diego Vegan Market, which I had the pleasure of touring on Thursday. Sunny, the owner, took me around the shop and told me about his journey to getting where he is now.

As Chair of San Diego’s Economic Development and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, I focus on two things: strengthening our local economy and advocating for policies at the state and federal levels that impact San Diegans. This week, a resolution I authored—part of that “intergovernmental relations” work—came before the full City Council and passed unanimously.

The resolution supports Assembly Bill 752, a proposal by Assemblymember Anamarie Ávila Farias, a newly elected legislator from the East Bay. The bill makes it easier for daycare centers that are colocated—meaning they’re inside apartment buildings or on the same property as community amenities like schools, churches, or libraries—to get permitted. Right now, these centers face too many unnecessary zoning and regulatory hurdles, which makes it harder to provide childcare in the neighborhoods that need it most.

In short, the bill would treat these colocated daycare centers as “by right” residential uses, rather than commercial ones—cutting through the red tape and making it easier to open childcare facilities close to where families live.

While some may wonder why a city like San Diego would weigh in on a state-level proposal, the truth is: it matters. When the Legislature is considering hundreds of bills, it helps for them to know which ideas have real support on the ground. A resolution like this can make a difference.

So what’s next? AB 752 still needs to pass through the full Assembly and Senate before it can land on the Governor’s desk. I’ll keep you posted.

An added bonus was that I had the chance to meet some of the kids from the Armed Services YMCA, who came by to City Hall the morning that this resolution was heard. I am always inspired by our young people – and this time was no different.