| Citywide – Legislative Leadership |
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Elected Chair of the Strong Mayor Transition Committee by Council colleagues following voter approval of 2004's Proposition F, which created strong mayor/strong council form of government for 5-year trial. |
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Created the City's first Ethics Commission and provided it with subpoena power and independent legal council. |
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Elected unanimously by City Councilmembers to serve as City's first-ever Council President in 2005. Re-elected in 2006 and 2007. |
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Hired City's first Independent Budget Analyst to provide independent budget and policy advice to the City Council. |
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| Citywide – Economic Stability Achievements |
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Jumpstarted construction of Petco Park and East Village revitalization project. |
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Renegotiated ballpark construction bonds in 2002, saving taxpayers nearly $4 million per year. |
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Ended the Chargers ticket guarantee. |
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| Citywide – Environmental Achievements |
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Spearheaded legislation to ban smoking at City Parks and Beaches. |
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Supported alcohol ban at City Parks and Beaches. |
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Led effort to reduce sewer spills by 80%. |
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Created citywide plan for utility undergrounding all residential lines. |
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Built trails and trail connectors throughout the City. |
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| Citywide – Public Safety Achievements |
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Supported 8% raise for police officers to stop the loss of experienced officers and improve public safety citywide. |
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Increased fire department budget by nearly 50% over four years to provide additional offers and equipment to reduce response times and boost wildfire response. |
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Oversaw rebuilding after 2003 and 2007 wildfires and supported changes to brush management and code enforcement policies to improve fire prevention. |
