The race between former San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer and sitting County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer for representation in the county’s coastal communities is heating up. Both candidates are vying to improve the county’s response to homelessness, with Faulconer pledging to make significant changes and Lawson-Remer arguing she has already made progress since taking office in 2021. However, neither candidate has a proven track record of leadership in this area, leaving doubts about their ability to deliver on their promises.
Lawson-Remer recently staged a campaign stunt to highlight Faulconer’s involvement in a real estate deal gone wrong, positioning him as unfit for supervisor. Faulconer’s administration faced criticism for several debacles, including a slow response to homelessness issues and questionable real estate transactions.
In other local news, a school board debate highlighted issues of transparency and school choice, while Mayor Todd Gloria and City Council President Sean Elo-Rivera committed to investing in stormwater infrastructure if a new city tax passes. Additionally, concerns have been raised about rising home prices in Mid-City and plans to revitalize downtown El Cajon.
For parents navigating San Diego’s school system, a virtual workshop on the “A Parent’s Guide to San Diego Schools” is being hosted to help make informed decisions. Independent expenditures in local races and public safety concerns related to a popular holiday decoration event in East County are also making headlines. Overall, the upcoming local elections and current issues facing the community continue to shape the political landscape in San Diego.
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