Dear Inquirer,
On May 27, the City Council met for the fourth public comment hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Budget, which was rescheduled from its original date due to the tragic shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Many of the concerns expressed by District 2 residents with the initial budget have been addressed in the May Revise. Most importantly, I was able to protect the North Clairemont Library, which was proposed to be closed but will remain open to the over 75,000 visitors it serves every year. Additionally, staffing to clean and maintain the public restrooms in our shoreline parks was preserved. Unlike last year, this year, we must create a balanced, responsible budget based on actual revenue rather than presumed revenues.
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Thank you to all the residents who have provided their feedback at Council, through the survey, or via email or phone to my office. Creating a balanced, responsible budget of this size is a difficult task, and it is important for residents to share their opinions throughout this process.
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Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
District 2
San Diego City Council
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- June 2: Release of the Independent Budget Analyst's final recommended modifications to the FY27 Draft Budget and Councilmembers' final budget modifications.
- June 5: Budget Review Committee (BRC) discusses the recommended City Council budget modifications.
- June 9: City Council approval of the FY27 Budget with final modifications.
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Sourpuss Donuts | 3231 Mission Boulevard
At 3231 Mission Blvd (92109), there is a new cafe in Mission Beach called Sourpuss Donuts. Sourpuss Donuts uses organic ingredients, slowly fermented sourdough, no seed oils for cooking, and no artificial flavoring, offering a "better for you" donut. They also offer sandwiches, bowls, burgers, coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks, plus an outdoor patio to enjoy all of them. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Check them out by clicking the button below.
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Street Closures for the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon | May 31
The Rock n Roll Marathon is happening on Sunday, May 31, and several roads throughout the City will be closed, including in Old Town and Bay Park. Please plan accordingly and leave extra time to get to destinations around the City. To avoid busy streets, use public transit or a ride-share service. Click the button below for a course map and a list of road closures.
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Ocean Beach and Bay Ho Bulky Trash Item Pickup Events
In the past month, staff from the Environmental Services Department completed trash pickup events for residents of Ocean Beach and Bay Ho in Clairemont. Our Environmental Services Department collected 15.2 tons of waste in Ocean Beach and 7.2 tons of waste in Bay Ho, helping to serve the residents of District 2.
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Next Phase of Work for Pure Water SD - Final Striping Work on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. & Genessee Ave.
Beginning May 26, a planned street reconfiguration will resume along the northern portion of the Pure Water SD project on Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Consistent with the City's Mobility Master Plan and the Clairemont Community Plan, the Transportation Department will be adding Class II and Class IV bike lanes along Clairemont Mesa Blvd. and Genessee Ave. For your safety, please follow all posted signage. Please allow extra travel time and plan commutes accordingly.
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Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
May 22 is Harvey Milk Day in California. Harvey Milk was the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in San Francisco in 1977. He was a trailblazer who opened the door for all the openly LGBTQ+ elected officials who came after him. This year's Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast brought together LGBTQ+ people and allies alike to celebrate some of the many leaders within our community, including Point Loma High School senior Addison Bullard, who has been dedicated to creating safer and more inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth at their school and on a nationwide level. Congratulations to all the award recipients and thank you for all that you do for the LGBTQ+ community!
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San Diego Housing Commission First-Time Homebuyer Program
Homeownership in the City of San Diego is within reach for middle-income families with assistance available from the San Diego Housing Commission’s Middle-Income First-Time Homebuyer program. Eligible households can receive a low-interest, deferred-payment loan and a grant toward closing costs – a total of $50,000 to support their home purchase. To learn more, click the button below.
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Delivery of New Recycling Bins Has Begun
The City’s Environmental Services Department will begin delivering new light blue recycling bins this month to households eligible for City-provided trash service. Customers can look up when the delivery of new blue cans will occur for their neighborhood, and crews will remove the old blue bins on that same day. The delivery process is expected to continue over the course of several months, and Environmental Services will notify customers about their bin delivery date through mailers to the property owner’s address. To learn more about the delivery of new bins and see when your bin delivery date will be, you can click the button below to look online through your Residential Waste Collection Services Portal.
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Have a question or need assistance from the City? Contact your respective Community Representative from my Office. Please note that some staff changes have occurred, and your Community Representative may be different:
- Manuel Reyes: Ocean Beach and Mission Bay
- Carrie Munson: Clairemont
- Seamus Kennedy: Midway District
- Margaret Doyle: Point Loma
- Guillermo Castillo: Old Town and Mission Beach
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If you need assistance with non-emergency community concerns, please use the Get It Done App or you can call my office or email me directly.
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Office of Councilmember
Jennifer Campbell
City Administration Building
202 "C" Street, 10th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-6622
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