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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Diego public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Water revenue bonds for Pure Water and water system
The city is adding $6.65 million to its contract with Trussell Technologies to keep the North City Pure Water facility on track — part of the recycled-water program that will eventually supply a big chunk of the city's drinking water.
La Jolla Terrace HOA lawsuit over failed underground pipe
The city is facing a lawsuit from a homeowners association claiming property damage from a failed underground city pipe. Speakers used the case to press the city on aging water and stormwater infrastructure — fix problems proactively instead of waiting for failures and lawsuits.
Public Power / Municipalization of SDG&E
Should San Diego buy SDG&E's electric grid and run it as a public utility? The Phase II study says it's feasible and could save ratepayers billions, but union workers fear job losses and the price tag could top $7 billion. No vote was taken — this was informational.
Chollas Stormwater Infrastructure Loan
Councilmembers pushed to spend flood-reimbursement money and new budget dollars on channel clearing and the Beta Street channel, citing the 2024 floods and El Niño risk. The Foster motion included $1.35 million for stormwater channel maintenance.