This month's edition of the “Update on Homelessness and Housing” spotlights San Diego’s progress in opening new shelters for women, children, and transition-age youth—while urging the County to fulfill its responsibility for behavioral health care. Mayor Gloria outlines the threat facing the Rosecrans Shelter due to County-led demolition plans and highlights recent achievements including expanded Safe Parking at the H Barracks site near the airport. These updates reflect the City’s continued push to build more housing and provide supportive services that end homelessness for good.

In this week’s newsletter, Mayor Gloria outlined the City’s balanced draft budget, which protects core services while addressing a growing deficit. Key highlights include new revenue sources, increased funding for emergency response, and major investments in roads, stormwater infrastructure and homelessness services. The newsletter also spotlights the opening of the Rachel’s Promise Center in Downtown, which will soon serve up to 210 women and children experiencing homelessness. Additional updates cover equity-focused budgeting and the Mayor’s latest book picks! 

 

In this week’s "From the Mayor’s Desk" newsletter, Mayor Gloria details the budget process and announces the opening of an expanded shelter for LGBTQ+ youth, doubling the capacity and providing tailored support services. Mayor Gloria also discusses the new trash fee proposal aimed at creating fairness among residents, and answers San Diegans' questions about bike lane infrastructure.