County of San Diego: District 1 Runoff Election 

Voting continues! Voters from San Ysidro, Chula Vista, Golden Hill, parts of Spring Valley, and elsewhere, will have the opportunity to vote for the next San Diego County District 1 Supervisor until July 1.

The BIA has endorsed Mayor John McCann, a longtime supporter of housing, to represent our South County communities and help to create more homes county residents can afford.

If you live in the district or have friends, family, or colleagues who live in District 1, we encourage you to get out and vote! Please share this message with your networks. Thank you!

BIA Endorses CV Mayor John McCann for San Diego County Supvervisor - ENGLISH

BIA Endorses CV Mayor John McCann for San Diego County Supvervisor - SPANISH

ADU Density Program

We were disappointed to see that the final action from San Diego City Council regarding the ADU Density Bonus program severely restricts the use of the program such that we are concerned many will opt not to use it going forward, thereby erasing potential housing units. The final vote, which was a close 5-4 (Council President La Cava, and Councilmembers Campbell, Foster, Von Wilpert, and Campillo supporting) went even further than the already narrow scope provided within the staff report.

More specifically, Councilmember Foster presented an amendment to the staff report that capped in the following:

• Lots less than 8,000: 4 units
• Lots between 8,001-10,000: 5 units
• Lots over 10,001: 6 units

The issue brought out a record-setting number of written public comment and over 200 in-person. Overwhelmingly, speakers spoke in opposition about housing, using words like “virus”. While the ultimate outcome was frustrating, we will be eagerly watching the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and their response. Last Friday, HCD sent a strongly worded letter warning the City that because of the role of ADU density bonus in the City’s housing element, that this change could jeopardize the City’s Pro-Housing designation.

HCD Letter to San Diego City Council: ADU Density Bonus Program

Housing Advocates: there is strength in numbers so please forward this email to your network, including your employees. Help us grow our coalition of supporters advocating for more homes and apartments San Diegans can afford!