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It’s Time for Accountability in Homelessness Spending

For years, Californians have been told that billions of dollars in homelessness funding would help solve one of our state’s most pressing challenges.

It’s Time for Accountability in Homelessness Spending

For years, Californians have been told that billions of dollars in homelessness funding would help solve one of our state’s most pressing challenges.

Written by Miles Himmel
November 13, 2025
Fighting to Keep the American Dream in San Diego

This week, my proposal to protect San Diegans from being priced out of homeownership by foreign investors and corporate speculators was rejected by my colleagues on the Board of Supervisors.

Written by Miles Himmel
October 23, 2025
Stopping Foreign Investors from Outbidding Americans

San Diego is facing one of the biggest crises of our time: the American Dream of homeownership is slipping away for working families and young people.

Written by Miles Himmel
October 16, 2025
Why Building a Home in San Diego Has Become Nearly Impossible

We talk a lot about the housing crisis in San Diego, but here's the truth: policies are making it worse.

Written by Miles Himmel
August 28, 2025
California Doesn’t Need More Apartment Mandates—We Need Real Housing Solutions

You may have seen recent headlines suggesting the State of California is finally making it easier to build housing.

Don’t be fooled.

Written by Miles Himmel
August 27, 2025
Progress on Homelessness, Public Safety, and Accountability

I wanted to share an important update from this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting — where we delivered real results for the people of San Diego County, especially here in North County.

Written by Miles Himmel
August 27, 2025
Fire Insurance Crisis: What We’re Doing to Fight for You

Fire insurance has become one of the most urgent issues facing homeowners in Southern California—and it’s probably the number one topic my office hears about every single week.

Written by Miles Himmel
August 27, 2025
SB 79 Is a Direct Attack on the American Dream

A new bill moving through Sacramento — Senate Bill 79 — is the clearest example yet of how out-of-touch and overreaching our state government has become.

Written by Miles Himmel
August 27, 2025
Our Veterans Fought for Us — Now It’s Time We Fight for Them

Too many veterans in San Diego County are sleeping on the streets they sacrificed to protect.

That’s unacceptable.

Written by Miles Himmel
June 19, 2025
In Memory of Janie McGarity

Today, we adjourned our Board of Supervisors in memory of Janie McGarity—a beloved member of our community who recently passed away after a courageous and prolonged battle with cancer.

Written by Miles Himmel
May 20, 2025