San Diego District 2 candidate Nicole Crosby shares priorities
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Nicole Crosby and Richard Bailey. Photos: Courtesy of campaigns
One of two races for an open seat on the San Diego City Council is in District 2.
The big picture: Nicole Crosby, a deputy city attorney, is facing off against former Coronado Mayor Richard Bailey to represent the coastal district.
- Axios sent questions to both campaigns but only Crosby responded.
This interview has been edited for length.
Axios: What is the biggest issue facing District 2?
Crosby: City leaders pushing half-baked solutions to complex issues. As President of the Clairemont Town Council, I spoke out against the reckless ADU policy that allowed corporate developers to build mega complexes on streets that don't have proper infrastructure, without any parking, and without enough trash cans.
- Similarly, the rollout of the trash fees has been disastrous, from the bait and switch to the recent debacle with over and underbilling 18,400 households in the district.
What would you do about housing and affordability?
Crosby: San Diego's current approach to density has let predatory developers and corporate investors crowd out the families this city is supposed to serve. I will fight for housing policy that puts residents first, not developer profit margins.
- We must address the 6,000 entire-home short-term rentals sitting empty half the time, which threaten local businesses and drive families away. I will push for common-sense reforms like a two-night minimum stay to protect our neighborhoods.
How should the city address its budget problems?
Crosby: Auditing contracts, scrutinizing leases, pursuing every available dollar.
How do you differ from your opponent?
Crosby: My opponent moved to the district this year, is a career politician, and was a long time leader in San Diego's Republican Party.
- I am proud to be a lifelong Democrat, a working mom, longtime Clairemont resident and neighborhood leader.
What is one concrete thing you would accomplish in your first year?
Crosby: True representation at City Hall.
- Voters can measure success by seeing our district's priorities reflected directly in the final budget, including funding for fixed roads, repaired sidewalks, replaced streetlights, enhanced public safety and fully maintained rec centers and libraries.