44 Messages

  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
December 19, 2024 at 10:38 PM

Taking Up the Gavel

  New Seat, New Title, New President Just over a week is already in the books since the swearing-in of my second term and the great honor of being unanimously selected as City Coun…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
December 5, 2024 at 7:17 PM

Financing the City of San Diego

  5-YEAR BUDGET OUTLOOK RELEASED Mayor Todd Gloria released the City's 5-year Budget Outlook, marking the start of the City’s annual budget process. The numbers are sobering and …
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
November 21, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Serve, Survey, and Celebrate

  SERVING AT THE CITY The City has vacancies on key boards and commissions, including three important seats designated for District 1 nomination: Commission on Gang Prevention and …
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
November 14, 2024 at 7:59 PM

A Library of the Future is NOW OPEN

  PACIFIC HIGHLANDS RANCH LIBRARY GRAND OPENING We cut the ribbon on the Pacific Highlands Ranch Library! Libraries foster lifelong learning and play a fundamental role in enrich…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
November 7, 2024 at 11:09 PM

Breaking Ground and Building Community

  BREAKING GROUND AT MARCY PARK As the former representative of University City, I’m proud to be a part of the collaborative efforts between former Councilmembers Scott Peters and …
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
October 31, 2024 at 6:02 PM

Naval Ships and Safety Tips

  TRICK OR TREAT SAFETY TIPS 👻🎃 Happy Halloween, San Diego! Enjoy your evening of tricks and treats, but don’t forget to put safety first. Check out these tips from the San Diego F…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
October 24, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Tracking Our Environmental Progress

  CELEBRATING SOCCER STAR ALEX MORGAN I joined the Mayor and my colleagues in presenting world-renowned athlete, Alex Morgan, with a Key to the City. Alex Morgan's remarkable socce…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
October 17, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Conserve and Sustain

  ELECTRIFYING FIRE STATION 52 Today, first responders, UC San Diego, community leaders, city employees, and electeds cut the ribbon, celebrating the completion of the new Torrey P…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
October 10, 2024 at 9:48 PM

What’s Happening On Turquoise Street?

  TURQUOISE STREET PROJECT Vela Project, a 23-story mixed-use building in North Pacific Beach raises many questions and the ire of those who trusted in the integrity of the 1972 vo…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
October 3, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Knocking it Out of the Park

  RESTORING THE SAN DIEGUITO RIVER VALLEY The landmark San Dieguito River Wetland Restoration is complete! The project restored 84 acres of wetlands and creates a sustainable eco…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
September 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Seawall Work Underway

  THANK YOU, NORTHERN DIVISION Pacific Beach Town Council (PBTC) hosted its 44th Police And Emergency Services Appreciation Night (PAESAN), celebrating the accomplis…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
September 19, 2024 at 9:44 PM

Charge Up and Slow Down

  ELECTRIFYING THE PORT This week we celebrated the Port of San Diego’s deployment of the first all-electric mobile cranes in North America. Replacing their old diesel-fueled crane…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
September 12, 2024 at 9:39 PM

Calling On Property Owners and Managers

  SEEKING POTENTIAL SHELTER SPACE The City is calling on property owners and managers to submit sites available for purchase or lease that could serve as shelters through a Request…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 7:11 PM

Staying Safe in San Diego

  EXCESSIVE HEAT ADVISORY A sweltering heat wave has hit the San Diego region and is expected to last through the weekend. Please take care by drinking lots of water and staying ou…
  Office of Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
August 29, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Beach Bonfires and BBQs

  NEW BEACH FIRE SIGNAGE Beach bonfires and BBQing at the park are iconic San Diego experiences. Under my leadership, City Parks and Rec posted new signage with clear and consist…
  Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 5:41 PM

District One Town Hall Time

LaCava's Column THREE UPCOMING TOWN HALLS Join me for a free and in-person town hall to voice your concerns, ask questions, and hear my top priorities…
  Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 11:05 PM

Environment Committee Wants to Hear from YOU!

LaCava's Column LET US KNOW YOUR CONCERNS Today, I chaired the first Environment Committee meeting of 2024. Committee discussion included each member’…
  Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava · [email protected]
January 11, 2024 at 11:47 PM

A Stronger San Diego

LaCava's Column HAPPENING TODAY: HELP RECRUIT OUR NEXT SAN DIEGO CHIEF OF POLICE The City of San Diego is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as …
  Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 10:06 PM

Recruiting Our Next San Diego Chief of Police

LaCava's Column RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREES Did you know the City of San Diego’s Christmas Tree Recycling Program takes your Christmas trees and recyc…
  Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava · [email protected]
December 29, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Recap of my 2023 work for YOU

LaCava's Column: 2023 Legislative Record 2023 Legislative Recap A NOTE FROM COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JOE LACAVA As 2023…
  Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 7:02 PM

What is Legislative Recess?

LaCava's Column IS RECESS AT SAN DIEGO CITY HALL A VACATION? Legislative Recess is not a vacation. During this time, the council does not formally mee…
  Council President Pro Tem Joe LaCava · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM

New Leadership at the City of San Diego

LaCava's Column INTRODUCING COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JOE LACAVA  On December 11th, I was honored to receive a unanimous vote from my City Council coll…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 1:30 PM

LaCava's Column: October Newsletter

This month... LACAVA'S COLUMN October 2023 Edition COUNCILMEMBER JOE LACAVA APPLAUDS STATE AUDIT, SEEKS PROTECTIONS AGAINST ESCALATING UTILITY RATES   As Chai…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
September 22, 2023 at 5:11 PM

LaCava's Column: September Newsletter

This month... LACAVA'S COLUMN September 2023 Edition CITY GEARS UP FOR FY2025 BUDGET: TAKE ACTION & SHARE YOUR PRIORITIES We wrapped up the fiscal year f…
  Council District 1 · [email protected]
August 18, 2023 at 5:50 PM

IMPORTANT City of San Diego Tips - Preparing for Hurricane Hilary

City of San Diego Prepares for Storm Conditions due to Hurricane Hilary SANDBAGS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS AT CITY RECREATION CENTERS    SAN DIEGO – With significant rain and high winds forecast over th…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 2:40 PM

LaCava's Column: JULY Newsletter

This month... LACAVA'S COLUMN JULY 2023 Edition DISTRICT 1 BUDGET PRIORITIZES EFFICIENCY, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES   The San Diego City Counc…
  Council District 1 · [email protected]
May 15, 2023 at 11:05 PM

Invite: 5/20 District 1 Town Hall Meeting with Councilmember LaCava

RSVP Required Please join Councilmember Joe LaCava at his Town Hall for North D1 residents on Saturday, May 20, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at th…
  Council District 1 · [email protected]
May 13, 2023 at 3:51 PM

🚧 Traffic Alert: Overnight Closure of La Jolla Parkway Starting Monday

Download Document ‌ Council District 1 | 202 "C" Street, San Diego, C…
  Council District 1 · [email protected]
May 10, 2023 at 5:17 PM

Invite: TOMORROW 5/11 Virtual D1 FY24 Budget Discussion

RSVP HERE We’ve officially kicked off “Budget Season” in the City of San Diego. Councilmember LaCava is co-hosting a virtual District 1 Budget Discussion on Thursday…
  Council District 1 · [email protected]
May 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Invite: 5/11 Virtual D1 FY24 Budget Discussion

RSVP HERE ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Council District 1 | 202 C Str…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
May 8, 2023 at 5:23 PM

LaCava's Column: MAY Newsletter

This month... LACAVA'S COLUMN MAY 2023 Edition ROAD RESURFACING UNDERWAY ON LA JOLLA PARKWAY The much-anticipated repaving of La Jolla Park…
  Council District 1 · [email protected]
May 2, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Invite: 5/6 Councilmember LaCava FY 2024 Budget Discussion

RSVP Here Please join Councilmember LaCava at his District 1 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Discussion Meeting on Saturday, 5/6, at 10 AM at the La Jolla Recreation Center…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
April 4, 2023 at 3:25 PM

LaCava's Column: April Newsletter

This month... LACAVA'S COLUMN April 2023 Edition HELP SHAPE A SIGNIFICANT PIECE OF SAN DIEGO: DE ANZA NATURAL  De Anza Natural prese…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
December 31, 2022 at 12:24 AM

LaCava's Column: 2022 Legislative Recap

I am proud of the work my team and I have accomplished... 2022 Legislative Recap December 30, 2022 …
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
December 5, 2022 at 6:54 PM

LaCava's Column: December Newsletter

This month... December Edition December 5, 2022 Friends, The Holidays are upon us. Another year is almost in the books. We are all older and hopefully wis…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
August 11, 2022 at 7:40 PM

LaCava's Column: August Legislative Recap

I am proud of the work my team and I have accomplished... Legislative Recap August 11, 2022 It’s August, which means the city Council is officially on legi…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
August 1, 2022 at 7:09 PM

CANCELLED: August 6 “Java with LaCava”

In an abundance of caution... "Java with LaCava" Cancelled August 1, 2022 Friends, In an abundance of caution, I am rescheduling my August 6 “Java with LaCava…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
July 27, 2022 at 11:21 PM

Java with LaCava on August 6 in Torrey Hills

You are invited... "Java with LaCava" in Torrey Hills July 27, 2022 Friends, I invite you to swing by my next in-person “Java with LaCa…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
July 19, 2022 at 12:13 AM

LaCava's Column: July Newsletter

This month... July Edition July 19, 2022 Friends, Among other critical decisions, the Supreme Court handed down a decisive blow to the Environmental Prote…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 11:17 PM

LaCava's Column: Fiscal Year 2023 Budget & District 1

This month in City Hall... Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and District 1  June 16, 2022 Friends, After dozens of hours of public testimony and collaborative deli…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 6:29 PM

Java with LaCava on June 25 in University City

You are invited... "Java with LaCava" in University City June 9, 2022 Friends, If there’s one thing we learned these past years, it is …
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 4:15 PM

Final FY23 District 1 Budget Town Hall THIS SATURDAY at 10 a.m.

Join us Saturday morning... Final FY23 D1 Budget Town Hall May 16, 2022 Friends, On May 21 from 10 – 11 a.m., I am hosting my final District 1 Budget Town…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 4:14 PM

LaCava's Column: Budget Edition

Over the next several weeks... Budget Edition - Let’s Talk $ May 2, 2022 Friends, On April 15, Mayor Todd Gloria released his proposed Fiscal Year 2023 (F…
  Councilmember Joe LaCava · [email protected]
April 23, 2022 at 12:35 AM

LaCava's Column: Special Earth Day Edition

As the mantra says: Think global, act local. Earth Day Edition April 22, 2022 Friends, The 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report p…