Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego announced the elimination of the city’s chief operating officer position as part of budget cuts and a restructuring of city management. The move came amid concerns about the former COO’s performance, including a failed homelessness initiative and rumors of falling asleep in meetings.
In addition to the removal of the COO position, Gloria also dissolved the Office of Race and Equity and implemented changes to merge programs and offices within the city. The restructuring aims to streamline city operations and restore a strong mayor form of government as intended by voters 20 years ago.
Meanwhile, local refugee resettlement agencies in San Diego are facing challenges due to President Trump’s freeze on federal funds. The funding freeze has led to layoffs and financial struggles for organizations assisting refugees, leaving newly arrived refugees uncertain about their future.
In other news, homelessness continues to be a pressing issue in San Diego County, with more people becoming homeless than finding housing in recent months. San Diego State University is proposing a billion-dollar housing project to accommodate over 5,000 students, while the county is increasing fees for camping, parking, and fishing at county parks.
State Senator Brian Jones is preparing legislation to limit cities and counties from adopting policies that exceed state law regarding collaboration with immigration officials. Additionally, egg prices have led to some individuals attempting to bring eggs across the border from Mexico, despite restrictions on certain items. Congressmember Sara Jacobs spoke with KPBS about potential cuts to programs and cities proposed by the Trump administration.
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