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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Diego public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Consolidation of Cultural Affairs under Economic Development
A municipal code change formally moves the Department of Cultural Affairs under the Economic Development Department, implementing budget consolidations approved earlier this year. Artists and arts advocates worried the arts could lose visibility and commission oversight.
Higher education resolution
The Council formally condemned federal pressure on universities and pledged to protect academic freedom, responding to funding cuts and visa revocations affecting UCSD and other local schools.
Cannabis delivery services regulation
New rules create a permit for out-of-town cannabis deliveries into San Diego and boost penalties for illegal operators. Licensed businesses and some residents pushed for stronger enforcement and fees.
FY2027 Business Improvement District budgets and assessments
About $1.5 million in assessments from 12,000 businesses across 18 districts will fund marketing, events, cleanups and small-business support — money collected from businesses and spent in their own districts.