These core value were determined after surveying a cross-section of people in neighborhoods throughout San Diego.  For a summary of the most current survey results, click here. To take the survey yourself, please click here.

Better City Government

• Fiscally responsible
• Open, transparent, and accessible to neighborhoods and communities
• Encourages and welcomes community participation in government decisions that affect neighborhoods and communities
• Accountable and responsive to neighborhoods and communities

Livable Neighborhoods and Communities

• Adequate community services: police, fire, libraries, recreation centers, parks
• Maintained infrastructure: streets, sidewalks, water, sewer, public buildings
• Quality schools
• Stronger small businesses
• Accessible and affordable public transit
• Homelessness addressed

Sustainable Development

• Adequate infrastructure for new development
• Protection and enhancement of urban canyons and wildlife
• Protection and preservation of historic assets and community character