Helpful Hints to Prevent Fires and Prepare for Emergencies
By Councilman Todd Gloria After two notable canyon fires in District 3 in the last month and an unprecedented region-wide blackout, it is imperative that all neighbors remember fire prevention tips and emergency preparedness measures. Many canyons intertwine the dense, urban neighborhoods of District 3. While they can provide open space, recreation opportunities and lush [...]
Keep it Going, North Park!
By Councilman Todd Gloria North Park today is far different from the North Park I knew growing up. For anyone who has not been to the neighborhood in the last decade, it would likely be barely recognizable. From the Birch North Park Theatre to the varied restaurants to the unique coffeehouses to the diverse artists, [...]
Medical marijuana ordinance provides safe access and neighborhood protection
By Councilman Todd Gloria As someone who understands the critical importance of marijuana as medicine for many people, I felt it necessary to challenge the notion that there is no place in our city for medical marijuana consumer cooperatives. State law permits patients to possess and use marijuana, but federal law considers it an illegal [...]
The State of District 3 – Todd Gloria
The following are excerpts from Councilman Todd Gloria’s Feb. 23 State of District 3 address, taken from his prepared remarks: No one questions that keeping the public safe should be the city’s top priority. 2010 saw the unfortunate implementation of fire engine brownouts. For District 3, that means that every other month, the engine at [...]
The Pothole Nemesis
Smoothing out the rough spots By Councilman Todd Gloria As San Diegans, we are blessed with a terrific climate, plentiful sunshine, and amazing people. A noticeable negative aspect of life in our fine city is the generally poor condition of our roads. Because of potholes, traveling in North Park or any other District 3 community [...]
The State of District 3
By Councilman Todd Gloria Happy New Year! 2010 flew by and included exciting successes and left some challenges to be addressed this year. 2010 started with the implementation of citywide budget cuts, notably including the closure of eight fire engines almost every day. North Park’s engine is out of service in odd-numbered months. To help [...]
Balance is a worthy and achievable goal
By Councilman Todd Gloria It was not too many years ago when North Park was seen as a somewhat blighted old neighborhood. Today, it is much closer to the vision many of us have shared for the community for years: a thriving arts and culture entertainment district. This dream is becoming a reality, and the [...]
Councilman Todd Gloria responds to critical Wal-Mart ad
(Editor’s Note: Councilman Todd Gloria responds to a full-page advertisement by Wal-Mart in the Oct. 17 issue of The San Diego-Union Tribune regarding superstores, under the headline,“What is Councilmember Todd Gloria trying to hide? Ask Him.” Following are Wal-Mart’s questions and Gloria’s responses.) Wal-Mart: Why is he pushing a bill that would essentially ban larger [...]
Public Transportation: A work in progress
By Councilman Todd Gloria The San Diego region will grow by approximately 1 million people in the next 40 years. Considering the current condition of much of our public infrastructure, we must step up our planning efforts to ensure all San Diegans have a sustainable quality of life. To help, the city is aggressively investing [...]
Homeless Solutions
San Diego needs a permanent homeless services and housing center By Councilman Todd Gloria Shelter is one of our most basic needs as people. With more of our San Diego neighbors without places to live than ever before, addressing chronic and family homelessness requires leadership, sustained focus and dynamic regional action. Almost 500 local people [...]
