John McCann

Defense / Veterans As a Navy veteran, John McCann understands the importance of honoring those who have served. As Mayor, he will fight to expand healthcare access, job training programs, and essential services for veterans, ensuring they receive the support they have earned. Environment / Energy The ongoing sewage crisis from Tijuana has severely impacted our coastal communities, threatening public health, marine life, and local businesses. I have been actively working with local, state, and federal officials to secure funding for infrastructure improvements, hold responsible parties accountable, and push for long-term solutions to stop the flow of toxic waste into our waters. Chula Vista deserves clean beaches and a safe environment, and I remain committed to ensuring this crisis is addressed with urgency and transparency. Housing John McCann has enacted one of the strictest homeless encampment bans. Under his leadership, Chula Vista opened the Otay Village Bridge Shelter, providing homeless individuals with a path to permanent housing, along with access to clean, safe accommodations. Taxes / Budget Fighting to lower the cost of living by cutting government waste, opposing unnecessary tax hikes, and blocking burdensome policies like the mileage tax and SANDAG tax. Played a key role in defeating these measures. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Mayor John McCann is committed to keeping our communities safe. He supports increased funding for law enforcement, ensuring our Sheriff’s Department and local police have the resources they need. His leadership in Chula Vista’s wildfire response has demonstrated his ability to protect residents in times of crisis.