Government that works for you
By Councilman Todd Gloria On June 8, voters approved Proposition D and affirmed the city of San Diego’s current form of governance. Called Strong Mayor, this structure mirrors that of the federal government, with separate legislative and executive branches. As a former congressional aide, I am very familiar with the functions of a legislative branch. [...]
Look for the ‘gold’ in North Park’s housing market
By Bill Vivian You’d think it was the California Gold Rush of the 1800s right here in North Park these days. The local hills appear to be just full of gold. But what hills you ask? We all know the local hills in the area — Golden Hill, Mission Hills, Hillcrest, but in North Park? [...]
The basic need of shelter
By Councilman Todd Gloria For too long, addressing homelessness seemed to be off the table in San Diego. It’s now on the minds of most San Diegans, according to the recent survey on Residents’ Opinion on City Services, and I continue to work aggressively toward solutions to address this complex issue. As chair of the [...]
Honor Our Veterans – vote yes on Prop C
By Councilman Todd Gloria Thousands of our neighbors, family members and friends are serving our country in uniform on battlefields and peacekeeping missions around the world. As you head to the polls on June 8, you will have an opportunity to honor their service as they return home. Proposition C will update the city of [...]
Public Safety Remains Priority One
By Councilman Todd Gloria Public safety will always be my top priority. Both the police and fire-rescue departments are impacted by budget cuts, and monitoring the impacts is in everyone’s best interest. In March, a few criminal incidents made the news in Council District 3. I applaud the San Diego Police Department’s quick response which [...]
Italian real estate market: homeowners and investors keep their heads above water
By “Broker Bill” Vivian It may still be “La Dolce Vita” in Italy today as it has been for decades. With the American real estate market in shambles for a good percentage of its inhabitants, it’s interesting to note that there are countries in the world where homeowners and investors are keeping their heads above [...]
Funding the future
Using life insurance to pay for the long-term care of a loved one with special needs By William Keesling If you have a minor or adult child or other family member with special needs, you know how important it is to plan ahead for their long-term care. One component you may have already considered is [...]
Stronger neighborhoods through smarter policy
By Councilman Todd Gloria Neighborhood character sets North Park apart from other communities in San Diego, just as each area of our city contains its own unique qualities. As the chair of the Land Use and Housing Committee, I continue to work hard to protect and celebrate the best of San Diego neighborhoods and ensure [...]
Providing for loved ones with special needs
By William Keesling If you’re caring for someone with special needs, you know how important it is to prepare for the future and the possibility that, one day, you may no longer be able to provide the care this person’s needs. Providing for someone with special needs involves preparing for the long-term needs of a [...]
Take a bow North Park
It’s nice to be noticed and when it is arguably the best newspaper in America, you have every right to take a bow. So, North Park, could there have been a better way to wrap up 2009 than to have The New York Times say you been transformed “into one of San Diego’s most vibrant [...]
