Mayor Todd Gloria - Democratic Mayors

In his State of the City address, Mayor Todd Gloria shared his vision for San Diego in 2022, focusing on infrastructure, public safety, housing, and homelessness.

Mayor Gloria spoke about infrastructure improvements, including the Pure Water San Diego program and his Sexy Streets initiative. Regarding public safety, he stated that the city is working to ensure they have the necessary resources to combat crime and implement an Independent Commission on Police Practices.

“I’m as hopeful and optimistic as ever because I believe we are on our way. I promised to reinvigorate San Diego with a jolt of Big City Energy, fostering a culture of YES that will help us ascend to our rightful place as one of the greatest cities in the country,” said Mayor Gloria.

He also shared plans for addressing housing and homelessness, including using $21 million in federal funds to create new homes for low-income residents and 480 new housing vouchers.

Watch the Mayor’s address here.

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