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Politifest: Solutions to San Diego’s Street Homelessness Crisis How should San Diego leaders address street homelessness?

We've also got a La Jolla Country Day School student's review of our #Politifest2025 homelessness panel.

6 Things San Diego Could Do to Aid Homeless People with Behavioral Health Challenges Politifest speakers agreed that San Diego County government should take the lead on delivering solutions to aid homeless residents grappling with addiction and mental health conditions.

Discussions about homeless residents struggling with addiction and mental health challenges often quickly devolve into complications. Our #Politifest2025 panel sure dropped lotsa potential solutions.

Elo-Rivera Wants Tourists and Wealthy to Pay 'Fair Share' The councilmember wants to charge fees for tourists accessing Mission Bay and Torrey Pines Golf Course, as well as tax second homes.

We're also rolling out takeaways from #politifest2025.

@willhuntsberry.bsky.social detailed Councilmember @seanelorivera.bsky.social's push to get tourists and wealthy San Diegans to "pay their fair share."

A huge thank you to @voiceofsandiego for organizing today’s #Politifest2025. I was honored to receive an inaugural Politifest Solutions Showdown Award. I’m grateful I could share the stage with Mayor Gloria and Aimee Faucett, both leaders who care deeply about San Diego’s future.

Nick Serrano, chair of @sdcwa/@toddgloria’s deputy, says Metropolitan should pause its Pure Water wastewater recycling project. San Diego is building its own right now. But he says Met should take some of San Diego’s Colorado River supply instead. #politifest2025

Always good to spend time with @lisahalverstadt.bsky.social — one of the best journalists working on homelessness. #Politifest2025

Politifest | Oct. 4, 2025 ​Politifest 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the University of San Diego's Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. This annual public affairs summit, organized by Voice of San Diego, ...

PSA: @voiceofsandiego.org's got a great line-up of solutions-focused discussions at #Politifest2025 tomorrow - and it's not too late to get your ticket!

Politifest | Oct. 4, 2025 ​Politifest 2025 is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the University of San Diego's Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. This annual public affairs summit, organized by Voice of San Diego,...

Hearing a lot of concerns from San Diegans about the high cost of rent, electricity, water and childcare at City Council today. - If that speaks to you, join us for @voiceofsandiego.org Solutions Showdown this Saturday at #Politifest2025 voiceofsandiego.org/event/politi...

I've had great conversations about the shortcomings of San Diego's addiction and mental health treatment systems with each of these folks so I know this panel moderated by my colleague Jim Hinch is going to be great.

Join us at #Politifest2025: vosd.org/politifest

Excited to moderate this discussion next Saturday at #Politifest2025. It's going to be a good one.

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