MAYOR TODD GLORIA
MAKING
Todd Gloria made history as the first Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), Filipino American, to be sworn in as the 37th mayor of the City of San Diego. Embracing his role as a trailblazer in multiple aspects, Gloria identifies as a ‘lifelong public servant.’ A proud third-generation San Diegan, he openly discussed his upbringing and strong connection to his Filipino American heritage.
RECOGNIZED ASIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL DISTRICTS
Todd Gloria made history as the first Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), Filipino American, to be sworn in as the 37th mayor of the City of San Diego. Embracing his role as a trailblazer in multiple aspects, Gloria identifies as a ‘lifelong public servant.’ A proud third-generation San Diegan, he openly discussed his upbringing and strong connection to his Filipino American heritage.
Signs on I-805 to encourage people to visit San Diego’s Convoy District
“In 2020, San Diego City Councilman Chris Cate and then-Assemblymember Todd Gloria designated the area as the ‘Convoy Pan Asian Cultural and Business Innovation District.'”
SUPPORTING ASIAN AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESSES
Throughout the pandemic, Mayor Gloria supported local AAPI small businesses who needed help the most. Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino owned small businesses and nonprofits throughout San Diego received emergency relief funding to keep their doors open. Working with the Asian Business Association of San Diego, the City of San Diego provided $10M in COVID relief to small businesses.
Mayor Gloria Earns City Council Approval to Provide $10M in COVID Relief to Local Small Businesses
“…Mayor Todd Glorias plan to provide $10 million to support businesses and nonprofits hardest hit by the pandemic won the unanimous approval of the San Diego City Council.'”
LISTENING TO OUR COMMUNITY
Mayor Gloria established the AAPI Advisory Board, comprising more than 20 representatives from the AAPI diaspora in San Diego. This board serves the crucial role of regularly updating the Mayor on the concerns and challenges faced by AAPI organizations and communities. Simultaneously, it acts as a conduit for relaying information and tools developed by the administration to address the specific needs of the AAPI constituency. Through this proactive approach, the Advisory Board fosters a continuous and informed dialogue, ensuring that the Mayor remains attuned to the evolving needs of the AAPI community while facilitating effective collaboration between the city administration and its diverse constituents.
Gloria Appoints 15 San Diegans To Asian-Pacific Islander Advisory Group
‘”San Diego is home to a rich and diverse Asian and Pacific Islander community,’ Gloria said. ‘Having a `San Diego for all of us’ means hearing all voices, so I’m particularly proud to announce this API advisory group so we can better address the issues and concerns of our API residents.'”
KEEPING US SAFE
Upon assuming office in December 2020 amid the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and xenophobia, Mayor Gloria took swift action to address the rise in anti-Asian hate. He initiated the Safe Place Program, designating local small businesses as safe havens for victims of hate crimes or harassment to report incidents to the police. Collaborating with the San Diego Police Department’s Multi-Cultural Community Relations Office, the mayor facilitated proactive communication, offered crime prevention support, and assisted small business owners and community leaders. Additionally, Mayor Gloria actively engaged with the AAPI community through numerous business walks and town halls, encouraging residents to speak out against discrimination and providing tools for increased vigilance. To streamline reporting, a dedicated “Stop AAPI Hate” reporting center was established on the City of San Diego website under his leadership.
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