FY 2026 financial report

Alleged the financial report omitted legal fees tied to a Fair Political Practices Commission investigation of Mayor Gloria and litigation involving the Neighborhood House Association.

Expressed cautious optimism that the structural budget deficit is shrinking and police overtime is being managed better.

Questioned the performance metrics of roughly $552 million in federal and state homelessness funding, saying outcomes for people like him haven't improved.

Mocked the reserve draw and urged cutting surveillance technology spending like smart street lights and ALPRs to fund homelessness services.

Questioned internal controls and the reserve draw, urging the council to read the IBA report's conclusion.

Said the city's roughly 980 leases are poorly tracked and offered to help audit them for unpaid rent.

Questioned whether commercial properties are being properly assessed given $2.8 million in appeal refunds, and warned an EIFD for Midway Rising could starve the rest of the city.

Criticized heavy settlement spending and outsourcing contracts outside San Diego, urging local hiring and investment in infrastructure before it becomes lawsuits.

Criticized cuts to libraries while questioning waste and accountability in major projects like the data center.

Said people with lived homelessness experience are treated as tokens rather than professionals and are excluded from the mayor's new committees.

Raised Bay Area rent pressures and suggested exploring property tax reform that doesn't hurt renters.

Asked the city to use unspent homelessness funds to improve conditions at the encampment, including ground cover and shade structures.

Called the reserve draw a wake-up call, noting 73% of the general fund goes to salaries and benefits, and asked how the city will meet growing obligations.