Council President Pro Tem Kent Lee

06/12/2026

Last week at the Ruby Awards, I had the honor of presenting Lisa Jones CEO of the San DIego Housing Commission, with the John Craven Public Service Memorial Award for her extraordinary commitment to affordable housing and our community’s most vulnerable residents.

Lisa leads with integrity, compassion, and transparency. Her work strengthens our region and expands opportunities for countless families. Thank you for continuing to serve.

06/11/2026

Tune in to the Land Use and Housing Committee today. June 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. for the following items:

✅ Informational item on challenges and solutions to obtaining homeownership
✅ Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1903, Assembly Bill 1406, and Assembly Bill 1070, Aimed at Expanding Homeownership Opportunities
✅ General Plan Maintenance Fee Update

You can find the full agenda by visiting Sandiego.gov/LUHMeeting.

06/10/2026

My statement on the FY27 Budget adoption.

06/08/2026

We are keeping an eye on the and remain in close contact with both San Diego PD and Fire-Rescue to ensure that residents have the latest updates.
The latest update:

Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve and surrounding homes are now under expanded evacuation orders and warnings due to the . Evacuation Orders Leave immediately. Take essential items, pets, medications, and important documents. Do not wait.

Order zones: SDC-1492-B SDC-1444-B SDC-1494 SDC-1444-A SDC-1492-A SDC-1443 SDC-1442 SDC-1399 SDC-1401 SDC-1446 SDC-1445 SDC-1497 SDC-1496 SDC-1493

📲 Check your evacuation zone using the Genasys Protect app or visit https://protect.genasys.com

📢 This is a developing incident.

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06/06/2026

The University Community Branch Library has been officially reopened! 📚

Some of the long-awaited upgrades include new flooring, new technology, expanded areas for teens and children, and more — ready to enjoy! Our libraries are so much more than books; they’re a gathering place where our community learns, grows, and belongs.

Special thanks to Branch Manager Melissa Martin and San Diego Library Director Misty Jones for their hard work leading this project.

06/06/2026

We're drawing a line in the sand. Arts are essential to San Diego—not expendable.

This morning we proposed a plan to reverse many of the budget cuts to arts and culture funding. I was joined by Budget Chair Councilmember Foster, County Vice Chair Monica Montgomery Steppe, the Prebys Foundation, and our arts organizations to announce our proposal, which will restore arts funding that supports our music venues, theaters, community festivals, and cultural programs in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.

But this is bigger than one budget cycle. We're building a regional partnership—bringing together local government, philanthropy, businesses, and our creative community—to ensure future generations inherit a San Diego where creativity and culture continue to thrive.

Let's build something stronger together.

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Read the full story at bit.ly/kpbs-artsd

06/01/2026

June marks the beginning of National Pride Month, when we celebrate the history, sacrifices, and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community and acknowledge the work ahead to achieve equality for all.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Join us as we celebrate some of the incredible AAPI-owned small businesses thriving in the Convoy/Kearny Mesa area! Small businesses are vital to San Diego’s economic growth and community strength.

Do you have a D6 small business favorite we should highlight? Leave your recommendations in the comments.

📍 Phở Duyên Mai
📍 Easy Does It
📍 Spicy Lao Kitchen
📍 Foto Op (Coming Soon!)
📍 Common Theory
📍 Realm of The 52 Remedies
📍 R3Fresh Juice Bar
📍 Up2You Cafe
📍 Sage French Cake & Coffee
📍 BLVCK LOTVS
📍 Woomiok

05/28/2026

Happy Birthday to our Director of Community Engagement, Ana! 🎉 Thank you for all the heart, dedication, and energy you bring to the team and the community. District 6 is lucky to have you—wishing you a wonderful year ahead!