FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
July 22, 2024

CONTACT:
MayorPress@sandiego.gov

SAN DIEGO – Mayor Todd Gloria and City Councilmember Raul Campillo jointly issued the following statement after the City Council voted unanimously to place on the November 2024 ballot a measure that would raise the sales tax by 1% to improve streets, storm drains, parks, libraries, public safety and other City services:

“Today, by voting to place a sales-tax measure on the November ballot, the City Council made a courageous, bold move that has the potential to enhance the quality of life for every resident of our city. It is an opportunity to address the longstanding shortage of resources that for decades has held our city back and caused our infrastructure like streets and sidewalks and public assets like parks and police stations to fall into disrepair.

“This City Council and Mayor have prioritized necessary long-term fixes to our infrastructure rather than band-aid solutions – and with the voters’ approval of this measure, we have the chance to truly double down on this approach.

“By working together to pass this measure, we can build a city that not only functions but thrives – not just for the present generation, but for generations to come.

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