Eviction program in jeopardy due to budget reductions [Video]

SAN DIEGO — City of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria announced his proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year in April. The plan includes cuts in funding due to the city’s projected shortfall of about $136.8 million dollars.

“It was very surprising to see the mayor’s budget earlier this week, especially seeing the reduction to homeless programs,” Legal Aid Society of San Diego Directing Attorney Gil Vera said. 

Budget reductions would mean cutting funding from the San Diego Housing Commission which could impact many programs like the Eviction Prevention Program, which has been funded for about three years. 

“Funding is ending in June and so without that funding being extended, there’s going to be a lot less…we’re not going to be able to represent city of san Diego tenants in …