Dear Inquirer,

Linda Vistans: get excited! We’ve officially cleared a major hurdle to bring a brand-new off-leash dog park to Mission Heights Park. The project was just approved as part of the park’s updated General Development Plan — meaning we’re one big step closer to getting more tails wagging in Linda Vista.

I'll be fighting to secure full funding in the upcoming City budget, and I’ll be sure to keep you updated as things move forward.

Thank you to Vic, my Director of Community Engagement, for lending his pup Kaido for a social media video we posted on this!

The following is shortened for brevity:

Since moving to Sherman Heights eight years ago, my rent has increased 36%, SDGE has increased approximately 50% (41% between 2017 and 2022 and 5.7% as of early 2025, and a proposed 2.6% increase for electricity and 8.6% for gas approved for 2025), and food has increased at least 30% (29.7% between 2017 and 2024) and inflation in San Diego is the highest in the country at 4%.

In the past eight years, my salary has increased only 5%.  I am being priced out of living in the city.

Residents are on the edge of survival here.  Please don't push us over with yet another fee. – Theresa

Theresa, while you aren’t a constituent of mine, you make an important point: the cost of living is already crushingly high for so many San Diegans, and the last thing that folks need is more fees to do anything and everything.

The perspective of folks like yourself is why I voted no on the trash fee, for example. Balancing the City’s budget on the backs of folks like yourself is no way to treat people who are already on the edge.

While I represent just one vote out of nine Councilmembers, I will continue to forcefully fight back against any measure that imposes out-of-touch, out-of-line fees on our citizens.

As families across San Diego get ready for Thanksgiving, I know many are feeling the pinch more than ever -- especially with recent delays in SNAP payments and other chaos due to the government shutdown. The Union-Tribune helpfully put together some pointers on how to access affordable Thanksgiving meals; see their article here, and if you have the means, consider helping families in need in whatever way you can.

It’s been a huge month for sports in District 7! Congratulations to the Patrick Henry High School girls’ flag football team for making school history with their first-ever CIF Division IV championship, capping their season with a 25–20 win over Mount Carmel.

On the golf course, Patrick Henry junior Zadie Posternack captured her second straight San Diego City Conference individual title, winning both the stroke and match play competitions at Balboa and Torrey Pines.

And on the soccer field, the Crusaders Soccer Club wrapped up their season in San Carlos with multiple undefeated teams — including the 2013 Competitive Boys Elite team, who finished with a perfect 12–0 record.

From the classroom to the field, our D7 student-athletes continue to make us proud. Congratulations to all the players, coaches, and families who make these victories possible!

With rainy weather beginning today and continuing into next week, it’s imperative that we’re prepared. Please see helpful information from the City (pasted from this link):

Residents should report storm-related issues, such as flooding or downed trees, by using the Get it Done App or by calling 619-527-7500. If it is a life-threatening emergency, call 911. 

San Diego residents can plan for the rain and help reduce the risk of flooding near their homes and properties by taking a few simple steps: 

• Sweep and pick up trash, leaves, grass clippings and other debris that collect around storm drains and curb gutters near your home. 

• Keep the lids securely closed on trash and recycle bins when placing them out on the street for collection. Place each bin approximately 2 to 3 feet away from the curb so as not to impede the stormwater flowing on the street. 

• Proactively turn off irrigation to save water and minimize runoff. 

• Know the safest routes to and from your home or property should flooding occur. 

• Slow down and do not drive, ride or walk through flood waters. 

• Do not open or lift manhole covers in the event of street flooding. 

• During the rains, multiple crews from the City’s Storm Patrol operation will be actively monitoring areas throughout the city and responding to incidents, such as temporary flooding and downed trees or branches. 

Sandbags are also available in limited supply and can be picked up at 11 recreation centers, centrally located in each City Council District. Sandbags are limited to 10 bags per City of San Diego household or business, and sand is not provided. 

As the sandbags are not pre-filled, residents are encouraged to also plan to buy sand at local hardware stores or landscape suppliers. 

Sandbags are available at [Allied Gardens Recreation Center, 5155 Greenbrier Ave] only during the recreation center's regular hours of operation.

This email series is called the 'Raul Roundup.’ I'll be sending along a few things I'm seeing online, reading about in the news, and doing as your City Councilmember. These fun, informative, and short emails will arrive straight to your inbox every Friday.

Hope you have a great weekend.

All the best,

Raul

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Office of Councilmember
Raul A. Campillo
City Administration Building
202 C Street, 10th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

619-236-6677

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