Sean Elo-Rivera
About
Sean Elo-Rivera's platform centers heavily on governmental transparency and campaign finance reform. His priorities include updating disclosure rules, regulating the use of artificial intelligence in political mailers, and increasing accountability regarding lobbyist spending.
Campaign promises (3)
- transparencyPropose new campaign finance disclosure rules to increase transparency in local politics.
- transparencyDemand transparency in San Diego election spending and the use of artificial intelligence in mailers.Related votes
- transparencyPush for increased lobbyist transparency through the 'Follow the Money' proposal.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 52
- Total speaking time
- 8:13:20
- Avg per meeting
- 9:29
- Segments
- 4971
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Top issues during term (10)(Environment)
Tijuana sewage emergency
No direct cost attached to the declaration itself, but the underlying crisis drives major water infrastructure spending.
La Jolla Cove sea lion protection
Disposable vape ban request
Climate Action Plan progress and challenges
Staff say many climate programs are underfunded or delayed, and the city is hunting for alternative funding sources.
Streamview Drive green infrastructure funding (Item 100)
Brings outside state disaster recovery funding to a neighborhood stormwater project residents have sought for years.
Stormwater and climate investment
$7 million climate equity fund contribution at issue.
La Jolla Bluffs unpermitted odor-abatement spraying
The city reportedly spent about $63,946 on product for the unpermitted sprays and faces potential liability.
Electronic waste recycling gaps
Opposition to offshore oil and gas drilling
No direct city cost, but an oil spill could threaten tourism, fishing, and coastal economies.
$111.8 million municipal energy retrofit program
Designed to be cost-neutral — energy savings cover the 25-year loan payments, with an $8 million federal tax credit helping pay down principal.
Decisions during term (7)
Recorded while Elo-Rivera was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
S400: Denial of appeal of environmental determination, 11370 Paymogo Court (PRJ-0573108)
Continuance of Item 600 — Appeal of Environmental Determination, 11370 Paymogo Court (PRJ-0573108)
Authorization to Execute a Contract with NRC Environmental Services, Inc. (ITB 10090459-26-S) to Provide as Needed Jetting and Pipe Cleaning at Public Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Item 202: Appeal of environmental determination for 710 Garnet Avenue Streetery
Award Three (3) As-Needed Environmental Consultant Support Services Agreements –Contracts 7 (H2526611-M) with Harris & Associates, 8 (H2526612-M) with Dudek, & 9 (H2526613-M) with Helix Environmental Planning, Inc.
Item 59 — Environmental Services Program Manager exemption (O-22039)
Item 60 — Environmental Services Program Coordinator exemption (O-22040)
Voting record (2)(Environment)
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