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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 8h

San Diego is not expendable. Our lives are not bargaining chips. The President’s words were reckless, dangerous, and a betrayal of the people he swore to protect. I love this city, and I will never stay quiet when someone treats our families, neighbors, and communities like they are disposable.

Tonight, the President of the United States stood on a stage and told a cheering crowd, “Let them take out San Diego.” He went on to call the destruction of our city “a very small price to pay.”

San Diego is home to 1.4 million people. We are workers, families, children, veterans, immigrants, sailors, Marines, and people who love this city and call it home. We are not expendable. Los Angeles is not expendable. No American city is.

For a President to speak so casually about an attack on the people he is sworn to protect is reckless, dangerous, and treasonous. At a time when American servicemembers and their families are already bearing the consequences of his war with Iran, San Diegans deserve a President focused on keeping them safe, not talking about sacrificing them.

Every elected leader in San Diego, regardless of party, should condemn these comments without qualification. There should be nothing partisan about standing up for our city and the people who live here.

Our lives are not bargaining chips.

Donald, keep our name out of your mouth.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 14h

⚠️🌡️ San Diego is under extreme heat warning until Thursday, Oct. 8, at 8 p.m. Certain libraries, recreation centers and other public buildings are available if you need a place to cool down: sandiego.gov/PlacesToCoolDown Stay cool, San Diego!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 18h

📢 Checkout what’s happening at City Hall this week! This week’s docket includes Affordable Housing Fund’s annual report, state legislative update, and potential changes to the City’s Arts & Culture funding framework. View the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

San Diegans have raised serious concerns about automated license plate readers for years. Today, PANA and the ACLU announced a lawsuit challenging San Diego’s program. Here’s my response:

For years, San Diegans asked our city to respect our privacy and not let a private company record our every movement. The mayor and a majority of the council ignored us.

For years, San Diegans asked the city to invest in community instead of spending millions on creepy surveillance. The mayor and a majority of the council ignored us.

Across the country and here at home, those concerns have been proven right — improper data sharing, misuse of the technology, and false arrests.

Last Thanksgiving, a San Diego man spent nearly a month in jail after police relied on a Flock hit that put the wrong car at a crime scene five miles away.

Now, the Partnership for the Advancement of New Americans,

represented by the ACLU, is suing the city, arguing its Flock program violates the California Constitution.

More than 200 cities have ended their contracts with Flock and similar companies this year. San Diego should follow their lead: cancel the contract and Get the Flock Out of San Diego.”

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Monica de la Cruz @monicadlc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Love catching a city council member bike commuting in the wild! @seanelorivera.bsky.social

Blurry photo of CM Sean Elo Rivera biking through the intersection of Broadway and Park wearing a suit

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌺 Join us TOMORROW (Saturday, September 26th) at Dennis V. Allen Park to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Enjoy food, live music, and recreational activities. This free event is brought to you by the Mt. Hope Neighborhood Group.

Colorful flyer for the 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on Saturday, September 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dennis V. Allen Park, 850 Boundary St., San Diego, CA 92102. The free community event features The City’s Rock Da World DJ Will, live music by Karlos Paez and Ritmo de Plebes, Aztec cultural dancers, Mountain View Ballet Folklorico, bachata and salsa dancers, free food, bounce houses, face painting, and cultural arts and crafts. Presented by the Mount Hope Neighborhood Group and Dennis V. Allen Community Recreation Group. The cream-colored flyer is decorated with bright floral illustrations and hands waving Puerto Rican, Mexican, Colombian, and Venezuelan flags, along with logos from community organizations and event partners, including the City of San Diego, Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, and County Supervisor Paloma Aguirre.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Last Saturday we joined Crystal Irving and Dr. Kyra Greene at SEIU 221’s 2026 Member Convention for a panel about what it means to win together in today’s anti-worker Trump era. When working people come together, we can build a San Diego that works for San Diegans. ✊🏽

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Last night, we had the honor of joining The San Diego LGBT Center to celebrate the newest inductees to the Community Wall of Honor. The Wall of Honor has celebrated LGBTQ+ San Diegans and allies whose leadership, advocacy, service, and love for community have helped shape our city.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED! The deadline to submit applications for our internship program has been extended to Wednesday, Oct 7th. ➡️ Submit your applications at mysandiego.info/apply ❓For any questions, please email RMarin@sandiego.gov

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

♻️🗑️ City crews at work! Last week, our Environmental Services Department collected 27.21 tons of material, including 2.89 tons of recyclables during a coordinated Mountain View Mini Cleanup. Thank you to our hardworking City crews and thank you to all the community members who participated!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📢 Checkout what’s happening at City Hall this week! This week’s docket includes a report on the City’s HUD-funded programs, budget schedule, labor standards enforcement, and more. View the agenda and how YOU can participate! #SanDiego #CityCouncil #District9

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This is not an anti-technology resolution. It’s not an anti-innovation resolution. This is about people. As autonomous vehicles expand in San Diego we demanded greater accountability and consideration for workers, first responders, and everyone who uses our streets.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢 Checkout what’s happening at City Hall this week! On the docket: protecting workers and local control as AI and autonomous vehicles are deployed, affirming San Diego’s commitment to combating anti-Muslim hate, and more. View the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📢 Council and committees are back! On the agenda is everything from the City’s budget priorities to neighborhood investments and infrastructure. View the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

This is not a time to wait. This is not a time to pause. This is a time to act. At yesterday’s ICE OUT San Diego rally, I spoke about dignity, accountability, and the responsibility elected officials have to stand up when members of our communities are being harmed. #ICEOUTSanDiego

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Neighbors raised concerns about graffiti + more near ECB & Marlborough. We elevated the requests and City staff followed up to make sure they were addressed. The result: fencing removed, property cleaned, and graffiti painted over. Thank you to neighbors, staff, & everyone who helped get this done.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🎉 Happy National Intern Day! Today, we’re celebrating the incredible interns who bring curiosity, creativity, and fresh ideas to our team. To each of our interns: Thank you for sharing your time, talents, and leadership with us. The future of public service is bright because of you! 💙

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🛣️ Our City Transportation crews recently repaired 31 potholes across District 9. Thank you to our City crews for helping make District 9’s streets safer and smoother for everyone who drives, bikes, walks, and rolls through our communities. 🔨🚲🚗

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

⚽️🌎 No better place to enjoy the world’s game than City Heights! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Colina del Sol Community Park for an exciting World Cup Final. Congratulations to Spain on the championship and to Argentina on an incredible tournament! 🎥 𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒕 + 𝑬𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑫𝟗 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏 𝑰𝒗𝒚✨

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Rabbi Mike Rothbaum @ravmike.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

In or near San Diego? Join Congregation Dor Hadash of San Diego, @seanelorivera.bsky.social, and our partners for a Tisha B'Av memorial for the victims of ICE brutality, at the Schwartz Federal Building, Thursday at 10:30. May we support each other in our grief, and may it lead us to action.

EVERY LIFE A UNIVERSE

On Tisha B'Av, the Jewish people's day of mourning, join us as we mourn the murder of our neighbors and destruction of families by ICE brutality, our modern American catastrophe.

Speakers include Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and Rabbi Michael Rothbaum

THURSDAY, JULY 23
Gather at 10:30AM, Program 11-12
Federal Building: 880 Front St. San Diego

More info: bit.ly/iceoutofsdmobilize

FOLLOWED BY SPECIAL PROCESSION TO HARBOR DRIVE 11:45-12:30: Procession, ICE Out message with a
Comic Con twist

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride, San Diego! Today, we marched in the #SanDiegoPride Parade alongside thousands of San Diegans celebrating the joy, resilience, and power of our LGBTQ+ community. Thank you to the incredible San Diego Pride staff and volunteers who made today’s celebration possible. ✨

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🚧 Traffic Advisory: Caltrans will close the eastbound and westbound SR-94 connectors to southbound SR-15 on Tuesday, July 14, from 9:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. for overnight paving work. For real-time traffic updates, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

📢 Checkout what’s happening at City Hall this week! Council will consider appointments to the Commission on Police Practices, preparations for the November election, and the next steps in the City’s water cost-of-service process. View the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

High temperatures can be dangerous, especially for children, seniors, and pets. Please take precautions to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. For more info on staying cool, visit mysandiego.info/cool and coolzones.org

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📢 Checkout what’s happening at City Hall this week! This week at Council, we’ll be discussing updates to the City’s budget priorities, digital literacy investments, economic development, long-range planning, housing and infrastructure projects. View the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

This 4th of July, I’m reflecting on the generations of people who fought to make “We the People” mean all of us. Freedom isn’t something we inherit. It’s something we defend. That means protecting our democracy and building a country where liberty and justice truly belong to everyone.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Today is Pay Raise Day. Less than a year after Council unanimously passed the Hospitality Minimum Wage Ordinance, thousands of hospitality workers across our city are earning more. This victory belongs to workers who organized, spoke out, and refused to accept poverty wages.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Did you know that Pride is celebrated nationally during the month of June, but in San Diego we continue the celebration into July? Find out why by checking out these graphics 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Michelle spent 3 years experiencing homelessness while working multiple jobs to rebuild her life. When she was finally ready to apply for housing, hidden fees, application costs, and surprise charges stood between her and a place to call home. 🎥 Watch Michelle share her story.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🏠 Happening TODAY at 2PM! Council will receive a presentation on the Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost Transparency Ordinance (aka the Junk Fees Ordinance). This proposal is about bringing more transparency, accountability, and fairness to the rental housing market.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

📢 Checkout what’s happening at City Hall this week! This week at Council, we’ll be discussing key issues including affordable housing preservation, renter protections, wage enforcement, recreation investments, and community engagement updates. View the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

The Office of Child & Youth Success brought together youth, community organizations, and resources for the 2026 Youth Summit. Young people from across our city connected with mentors, organizations, and opportunities designed to help them thrive.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

✅ The Follow the Money Ordinance is advancing. Today, Rules Committee voted unanimously to move the policy to full City Council for consideration. San Diegans deserve to know who is spending money to influence City Hall decisions before those decisions are made. Next Stop ➡️ Full City Council

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Graphic from Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera’s office with a green money-themed background and large red text reading “Follow the Money Ordinance.” A green checkmark appears next to the word “ADVANCING.”

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Page 1 of a news release from Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera dated June 24, 2026. Headline: “Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera’s ‘Follow the Money Ordinance’ Advances to Full City Council with Unanimous Support.” The release says the ordinance would require real-time disclosure of money spent to influence City decisions and prohibit campaign contributions from lobbyists to the officials they lobby.

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Page 2 of Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera’s news release on the Follow the Money Ordinance. Text explains that the ordinance would require covered communications to identify top funders, disclose AI-generated or AI-altered content, and ban campaign contributions from registered lobbyists to City officials and candidates. It says the proposal now moves to the full City Council and emphasizes that public trust depends on transparency.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This San Diego renter paid $150 in application fees only to discover that one of the apartments they applied for wasn’t actually available...and then came hidden fees. For too many families, the advertised rent isn’t the real cost of housing.

Slide 1 of 3 in the “What Junk Fees Have Cost Me” series. A rental application form is shown in the background with a yellow sticky note pinned on top. Large text reads: “$150 in application fees and only ONE apartment was actually available.” The graphic introduces a real story from a San Diego renter about paying multiple application fees for housing.

Slide 2 of 3. A yellow note pinned to a rental application form contains a quote from a San Diego renter. The renter says their family paid $75 application fees for two listings with the same property manager, later learned only one apartment was actually available, and then faced hidden trash fees after moving in. The quote concludes: “Housing is expensive enough without surprise costs and fine print.” The graphic invites viewers to share their stories at mysandiego.info/story.

Slide 3 of 3. A yellow note pinned to a rental application form reads “Take Action.” The graphic encourages viewers to share their story at mysandiego.info/story, attend the City Council hearing on June 30 at 2:00 PM, and show support for efforts to address hidden rental fees by visiting mysandiego.info/junkfee.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

⚠️ Hidden rental fees are costing San Diegans hundreds of dollars every year. Application fees. Processing fees. Surprise charges. Fees added AFTER signing a lease. Renters deserve to know the true cost of housing BEFORE they sign. Learn more about the proposed Junk Fees Ordinance👇🏽

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Red and white graphic styled like a protest sign. Large text reads: “Attention: San Diego Renters. What Are Rental Junk Fees?” The graphic introduces a campaign to educate renters about hidden housing costs. A footer directs viewers to mysandiego.info/junkfee for more information.

Graphic 2 (The Problem)

Red informational graphic explaining that many San Diego renters face hidden “junk fees” on top of high rent. Examples include processing fees, surprise charges, duplicate application fees, and misleading rental ads. The graphic states that these extra costs make housing less affordable and harder to plan for.

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Informational graphic describing the proposed Residential Rental Price Gouging, Fee Exploitation, and Cost Transparency Ordinance. The policy would cap rental fees at 5% of rent, require landlords to disclose fees upfront, ban fees for basic services, limit excessive late fees, and prevent surprise charges after signing a lease.

Graphic 4 (What Does This Mean?)

Graphic explaining how the proposed ordinance would help renters by reducing hidden fees, improving price transparency, helping households better budget for housing costs, and providing more stability and predictability in the rental process. Viewers are encouraged to share their stories at mysandiego.info/story.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

📢 Checkout what’s happening at City Hall this week! We’ll be discussing key issues including public power, homelessness outreach, government transparency, neighborhood park investments, and transportation infrastructure improvements. View the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the fathers and caregivers who show up with love, strength, and unwavering dedication. On this Father’s Day, we especially want to uplift immigrant dads who fight to keep their families together. To all the dads building a more just, compassionate world, thank you. 💙

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free. Celebrate Juneteenth by taking action to progress policies that provide Black Americans equitable opportunity at sdd9.info/naacp19

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

San Diegans are being ripped off by investor-owned utilities. That’s why we partnered w/ Climate Action Campaign to bring forward an Energy Affordability Package. Working families shouldnt be forced to choose between keeping the lights on vs putting food on the table while Sempra rakes in billions.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Today, Council voted unanimously to stand with San Diego’s Somali community and condemn the racist rhetoric, harassment, filming, and stalking targeting Somali Americans. Thank you to PANA, @udw.org, and the Somali community members who spoke up, organized, and helped make today’s action possible.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

📢 Checkout what’s happening at City Hall this week! Council and committees will consider a range of items focused on housing, public safety, infrastructure, economic development, and responsible stewardship of public resources. View the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

🎙️🍻 News, brews, and a whole lot of love for San Diego. Thank you to @voiceofsandiego.org for having me on tonight’s Brews & News Live Podcast at District 9’s Soda Bar. Grateful for local journalism, honest conversations, and getting to talk about the future we’re fighting for together.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Today, we welcomed Genesis from Promises2Kids to shadow our District 9 team. She joined meetings, briefings, and even Land Use and Housing Committee. We were also proud to present a D9 Proclamation recognizing National Foster Care Month. Thank you, Genesis, for spending the day with us.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🚨 The final hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget has started! We’ll be posting updates here throughout the meeting so stay tuned!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

🚨 It’s BUDGET GO TIME! We cannot stress how important it is for us to hear from you. For all the big numbers and spreadsheets, YOU remind us that the City budget is first and foremost about people. There are numerous ways for you to participate and voice your thoughts.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🏛️ City Council is back in session! This week at City Hall, the Council and committees will take up key decisions on the City budget, housing, infrastructure investments, homelessness programs, and economic development. View the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Join us TOMORROW (Friday, June 5) at 9am when the Budget Review Committee convenes to discuss the recommended City Council budget modifications to the Proposed FY27 Budget.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🚨 Yesterday, the Independent Budget Analyst released their report on final recommended City Council modifications to the Mayor’s FY 2027 Proposed Budget and review of the May Budget Revision. Take a look at the report at mysandiego.info/ibareport

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

During the month of June, we commemorate National LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month. It’s important to honor our history, amplify love over hate, and celebrate LGBTQ+ joy.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Torrey Pines belongs to all of us. So does the revenue it generates. We just redirected millions in golf course surplus revenue to rec centers, libraries, and parks — in the neighborhoods that need it most. More on how we tapped into the Golf Enterprise Fund to get this done:

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