The fight between two Democrats for the southeastern San Diego City Council seat is shaping up to be among the most contentious City Council races this year. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Newcomer Martha Abraham represents a new era of politics to come to the district \u2013 one that distrusts City Hall, largely opposes new development and has garnered significant support outside of the district.\u202fShe recently secured an endorsement from the union that represents city firefighters after they pulled their endorsement of Foster. \u00a0<\/p>\n
Current Councilmember Henry Foster is the former chief of staff of the district\u2019s previous representative: now-County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe. He wants to continue to secure funding for core services like libraries, stormwater infrastructure and rec centers. He has fought vigorously with Mayor Todd Gloria on development and funding issues \u2013 and recently suggested the mayor should consider stepping down<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n On Saturday, Oct. 3, I\u2019ll be moderating a discussion between both candidates at Voice of San Diego\u2019s Politifest at the University of San Diego. \u00a0<\/p>\n The candidates have fierce camps of supporters, and community members are split on what kind of leadership they want for the district, as I wrote in an analysis of the race<\/a> last week. \u00a0<\/p>\n In the last few weeks, Abraham has stepped up her presence on social media. She called out the temporary status of the Skyline Hills Fire Station (which operates out of a tent) and did a video to wish the district<\/a> a Happy Hispanic Heritage Month (the first Spanish-language outreach I\u2019ve seen in this race thus far.) Abraham and Foster had a community forum in Emerald Hills this past weekend, but according to the OB Rag Foster was a no show<\/a>. \u00a0<\/p>\n I asked both candidates to prepare their solutions to the district\u2019s biggest problems. What\u2019s their plan for stormwater infrastructure? How would they create more affordable housing for residents? \u00a0<\/p>\n It\u2019ll be all that and more at this year\u2019s Politifest: Elections Showdown. Grab your tickets here<\/a>!\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \n\tRelated Posts\n<\/p>\n