Kent Lee

Economy A strong economy is essential to opportunity and quality of life. Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, and we must ensure San Diego remains a place where businesses can grow and thrive. That means improving permitting processes, ensuring predictable regulations, and supporting key industries like life sciences, technology, tourism, and neighborhood-serving businesses. Social Services Homelessness remains one of the most complex challenges facing our region. Addressing it requires a comprehensive approach—from prevention to shelter to long-term housing solutions. We must strengthen coordination between the City, County, and regional partners while ensuring that existing programs are funded and operating effectively. Increasing housing supply, expanding outreach, and connecting individuals to services are all critical components of a strategy that is both compassionate and results-driven. Infrastructure / Transportation The City must do more to address longstanding maintenance and infrastructure backlogs that impact neighborhoods across San Diego. I will continue prioritizing funding and improving efficiency to ensure services are delivered reliably across all communities. Taxes / Budget I have focused on asking tough questions, pushing for clearer answers, and advancing solutions grounded in real-world implementation. That includes strengthening oversight and improving transparency in the budget process. Economy We recently celebrated the opening of new residential housing along Convoy Street—an important step toward creating a more vibrant, mixed-use community where people can live, work, and enjoy the district. I will continue working with community leaders and stakeholders to support thoughtful growth that uplifts culture, strengthens small businesses, and enhances quality of life. Housing I will continue advancing policies that increase housing supply while investing in infrastructure to support growing communities. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Public safety is essential to the quality of life in every neighborhood. That means ensuring our first responders are supported, while also investing in prevention and community-based solutions. We must address recruitment and retention challenges, ensure competitive compensation, and continue building trust between public safety agencies and the communities they serve.