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Public commenters press council on La Jolla Cove safety, youth substance use, and city spending
Summary
During an extended public comment period speakers urged accountability on threats against council members, pressed for more ranger activity and signage at La Jolla Cove to protect people and sea lions, and called for stronger oversight of high‑potency THC access for young people; a range of speakers also criticized city spending priorities and city technology initiatives.
A lengthy non‑agenda public comment period on Sept. 29 highlighted several recurring concerns raised by multiple speakers.
Public safety and political speech: Mary Davis told the council members they are not immune from targeted threats and cited recent public comments that she described as calling for violence against officials, urging the council to hold accountable elected officials whose rhetoric she said contributes to a toxic climate. Davis asked the council to be consistent in calling out rhetoric that incites violence.
La Jolla Cove and wildlife management:…
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