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We want to hear from you: What are your questions for San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria?

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announces the opening of the new Safe Sleeping program at the City of San Diego’s Central Operations Station parking lot. The site can accommodate up to 136 tents, each can house a single person or a couple. The opening of the Safe Sleeping tents coincides with the activation of the city’s new Unsafe Camping Ordinance. The ordinance prohibits camping in all public spaces if shelter beds are available, San Diego, June 28, 2023.
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced the opening of the new Safe Sleeping program at the City of San Diego’s Central Operations Station parking lot, June 28, 2023.

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria finished Super Tuesday with a strong lead over challengers, and is likely headed to a November runoff for what could be his second and last four-year term.

Gloria was elected in 2020. He says he’s spent that time tackling San Diego’s biggest problems by encouraging more home construction, establishing safe campsites on the fringes of Balboa Park, and banning public encampments.

However, the mayor has been met with criticism of his housing and homelessness policies. In 2023, at least 6,500 city residents were reportedly unhoused — a 35% increase from 2022.

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Next Tuesday, Mayor Gloria will join Jade Hindmon on KPBS Midday Edition. We want to hear from you: What questions do you have for the mayor? What are the top issues he should prioritize? Which policies is he getting right, and which could be better? How could the mayor improve the lives of San Diegans like you?

Tell us your question below or give us a call at (619) 452-0228 and leave a message.
And don't forget to listen to KPBS Midday Edition on Tuesday, March 12, 2024!

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