Councilmember· 2020-12-10–2028-12-11
Sean Elo-Rivera
San Diego
About
Sean Elo-Rivera's platform centers heavily on governmental transparency and campaign finance reform. His priorities include updating disclosure rules, regulating the use of artificial intelligence in political mailers, and increasing accountability regarding lobbyist spending.
Campaign promises (3)
- transparencyPropose new campaign finance disclosure rules to increase transparency in local politics.
- transparencyDemand transparency in San Diego election spending and the use of artificial intelligence in mailers.Related votes
- transparencyPush for increased lobbyist transparency through the 'Follow the Money' proposal.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 52
- Total speaking time
- 8:13:20
- Avg per meeting
- 9:29
- Segments
- 4971
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Top issues during term (20)(Taxes Budget)
Fiscal Year 2027 budget and rising costs
The city says every one-cent gas price increase adds $10,000 a month to its fuel bill.
November 2026 Ballot Proposals Pipeline
Election costs about $2.3 million from the General Fund; the failed measure would have raised an estimated $100 million annually.
Labor negotiations with city employee unions
Any raises or equity adjustments negotiated will affect the city's ongoing payroll costs amid a budget deficit.
Gliderport lease and city facility revenue
Testimony cited a gliderport lease of roughly $4,000 per year against operator revenue reportedly near $1 million.
FY 2027 salary ordinance and executive car allowances
The allowance is $475 per month for one position — small money, but symbolic amid budget cuts.
HHAP Round 6 homelessness funding
Nearly $26 million in state grant funding for homelessness programs.
Rental assistance family contribution increases
Loss of federal EHV rent subsidies for voucher holders as of November 30.
Sole-source extension of OpenGov pavement management contract
The full ten-year contract would total about $1.2 million, with the extension adding roughly $659,000.
Trash fee on the property tax roll
Homeowners will see the fee — roughly $404 for a standard 95-gallon baseline package — on their property tax bills this fall.
Cannabis business tax collections audit
No direct cost; a clean audit supports the city's bond ratings and borrowing costs.
$48.3 million vehicle fleet financing
Total debt service of about $56.8 million over the life of the lease, paid from the Vehicle Replacement Fund.
$7.8 billion infrastructure funding gap
A $7.8 billion shortfall over five years — roughly $1.5 billion a year — that will shape what gets fixed and when.
Outside legal counsel spending
Up to $5 million more in authorized outside counsel spending across the five firms.
Litigation settlements costing taxpayers
Over $57 million in settlement payments across the consent items.
Flatiron West settlement accountability
The settlement costs the city $2.5 million, with a portion from the general fund.
Golf course lease oversight
The Fairbanks Ranch increase adds roughly $375,000 a year; auditors estimated up to $2.5 million more annually if rates matched comparable courses.
FY2027 Downtown PBID budget
About $15.4 million in assessments on downtown property owners, including roughly $961,257 from City-owned property.
Utility affordability state legislation
SDG&E's pending rate case could add about $22.48 per month to a typical family's gas and electric bill.
Maintenance assessment district annual reports
Assessments appear on property tax bills for property owners in 64 districts citywide.
FY 2027 budget adoption
A roughly $2 billion general fund budget with a $15.3 million structural gap and no reserve contributions since 2023.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Elo-Rivera was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.
Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)
No votes found matching Taxes Budget.