Sacramento Report: What Mayor Todd Gloria Is Looking for From Newsom’s Last Year

Sacramento Report: Mayor Todd Gloria’s Priorities for Newsom’s Final Year

More funding for homelessness services remains a top priority for Mayor Todd Gloria of San Diego, the eighth-largest U.S. city facing a persistent homelessness crisis similar to other major Californian metropolitan areas.

Homeless Housing Assistance and Budget Cuts

In 2024, the state’s Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) program allocated $1 billion for cities across California, with San Diego receiving $26 million. However, lawmakers removed the entire $1 billion from the program in this year’s budget to help address a $12 billion state deficit.

This program was one of the largest dedicated statewide efforts aimed at combating homelessness, supporting people battling addiction, mental health issues, and instability in housing.

Additional Statewide Initiatives

Another key program is the Community, Assistance, Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) Court, which focuses on people with severe mental illness by putting them on treatment plans.

Concerns About Funding Reductions

Local officials and advocates warn that the cuts to HHAP funding, combined with reduced federal support from the Department of Urban Housing and Development, might impair cities’ abilities to combat homelessness.

“Restoring the funding has become a priority for officials in cities with astronomical housing prices, including Gloria’s.”

Mayor Gloria emphasizes that restoring funding is critical for cities heavily impacted by housing affordability challenges.

Author’s Summary

This report highlights San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria’s urgency in restoring homelessness service funding, essential for addressing mental health and housing crises amid California’s budget cuts.

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Voice of San Diego Voice of San Diego — 2025-11-07

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