Esther Sanchez

Mayor2020-12 - 2028-12 (month-level start: December 2020 (elected mayor Nov 2020, first woman and Latina mayor, per CBS8/NBC San Diego); began second term Dec 2024, sworn in at the Dec 11, 2024 ceremony per Voice of San Diego; month-level end: December 2028, four-year term per NBC San Diego)

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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 1, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 23
Total speaking time: 14:00:08
Avg per meeting: 36:32
Segments: 12708

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Top issues during term (1)(Environment)

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Climate Action Plan electrification and funding debate

The CAP implementation cost study (by EPIC) is not yet complete; an FY 2026-27 CAP administration budget is adopted.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Environment.

Voting record (2)(Environment)

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Voted yesAug 5, 2026

confirm issuance of a Class 32 Infill categorical exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines and adopt a resolution approving Development Plan (RD24-00008), Tentative M

Voted yesAug 5, 2026

adopt a resolution (Attachment 1) confirming issuance of a Categorical Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of