Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in National City public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in environment with high priority
Air Pollution and APCD Representation
Longtime residents Cesar and Borita Javier appeared repeatedly, citing air contamination from nearby industrial operations and pressing council members Bush and Yamane — who sit on regional air quality boards — to report back on solutions for pollution-related health harms.
Tidelands Avenue Electric Truck Hub
The Port of San Diego presented its 70-truck electric charging hub at 19th and Tidelands. Most speakers supported it for cleaner air and union jobs; Mayor Morrison pressed hard on lithium battery fire risk and the site being upwind of the dense Westside. Formal council action is expected June 30.