City Council Approves $43.3 Million Mira Mesa Park Upgrades, Amenities
The Council approved the long-awaited second phase of Mira Mesa Community Park, including a new aquatics complex, skate park, and recreation upgrades.
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San Diego leaders have a $10 million plan to restore arts funding
Coverage of the public-private proposal Kent helped lead to restore most of the arts and culture funding at risk in the City budget.
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San Diego ballot measure would protect oversight agencies, give council new budget powers — at mayor’s expense
Reporting on Kent’s proposed ballot measure to protect independent oversight and clarify the Council’s budget role under the Strong Mayor system.
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Mira Mesa Epicentre reopens after a nearly decade-long closure
The Mira Mesa community celebrated the grand reopening of the Epicentre as a youth and teen space - thanks to a City-County partnership with leadership from County Supervisors Chair Lawson-Remer and Council President Pro Tem Lee.
Read the coverageCouncil approves lease for 101 Ash Street housing project
The Council approved a path to turn the long-vacant 101 Ash Street property into affordable housing.
Read the coverageMost San Diego City Council members want to keep libraries open. Here’s how it could happen
Council budget discussions focused on protecting library access while the City addressed a significant shortfall.
Read the coverageSan Diego adopts new rules governing sales of affordable housing
Coverage of new tenant protections and preservation requirements when deed-restricted affordable housing is sold.
Read the coverageNew Seat, New Title, New President
Council President Joe LaCava recognized Kent’s leadership chairing both Budget & Government Efficiency and Land Use & Housing, including guiding the Council through the budget and multiple community-plan updates.
Read the coverageIt’s Lit! City, Community Leaders Flip Switch on New Convoy District Gateway Sign
Coverage of the gateway sign’s launch and Kent’s role in completing a long-planned landmark for the Convoy District.
Read the coverageLease agreement paves way for long-awaited revival of Mira Mesa Epicentre
The City-County lease moved the long-closed Epicentre closer to reopening as a youth center and behavioral-health resource.
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