Overview
- He vowed to advance the Midway Rising arena redevelopment despite the state Supreme Court reinstating the 30-foot height cap, with public hearings and a council vote planned for spring.
- He announced plans to enter exclusive negotiations with the San Diego Community College District to redevelop Golden Hall at the Civic Center.
- He said he will ask the City Council to approve a five-year, $118 million modernization of the San Diego Convention Center.
- He cited 7,500 homes permitted in 2025 and community plan updates enabling roughly 105,000 additional homes as evidence of housing momentum.
- He acknowledged a projected $110.6 million deficit for the next fiscal year and signaled further cuts, while urging Caltrans, the state and the county to expand support on homelessness and public safety.