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Joe LaCava re-elected San Diego City Council president in unanimous vote
Summary
The San Diego City Council unanimously re-elected Council President Joe LaCava to another one-year term on Dec. 8, 2025. Pro Tem Lee moved the nomination and Councilmember Whitburn seconded; the council praised LaCava's leadership on infrastructure and transparency.
Council President Joe LaCava was re-elected to serve another one-year term after a unanimous council vote on Monday.
The appointment came after a brief nomination by Council President Pro Tem Lee, who praised LaCava for “thoughtfulness, integrity and transparency” in leading the council through several difficult issues this year. Councilmember Whitburn seconded the nomination and said the vote would likely be “the easiest vote we take all year.”
LaCava thanked his colleagues after the roll call confirmed the outcome and said he appreciated the collaborative process the council used over the past year, noting difficult budget decisions and long meetings to work through policy details. The clerk announced the result as passing unanimously, 8–0, with Councilmember Campbell absent.
Why it matters: The council president sets the dais agenda and runs council meetings, shaping which items receive priority and how public engagement is scheduled. Council members who spoke in favor of LaCava cited his work advancing infrastructure projects, engagement with constituents and a steady hand during contentious votes.
What’s next: LaCava will lead council proceedings through the next calendar year and oversee docketing and process for council business until the next selection in December 2026.
