December 19, 2023

San Diego City Council Updates

Here’s what happened at the San Diego City Council Hearings this month:

• City Council approved Chamber-endorsed Housing Action Package 2.0, a package of housing reforms and development incentives put forward by Mayor Gloria to spur housing production, especially for affordable and workforce housing. 
• The Chamber Policy Team was an instrumental part of the advocacy efforts in support of the package for months and is pleased to see the Council support the package and continue the City’s efforts to address our housing crisis. 
• Council President Sean Elo-Rivera was appointed as Council President for another term and Councilmember Joe LaCava was appointed as Council President Pro Tem.
• The Council voted to declare a behavioral health bed crisis in the City and to direct staff to push for more funding and policies that will increase mental health resources and reduce hurdles in care at the county, state, and federal levels.
• Lisa Jones’ received confirmation as President & CEO of the San Diego Housing Commission!