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Council adopts 2025-26 legislative platform with antitrust/pricing-algorithm amendment
Summary
Council approved the city's 2025-26 legislative platform, adding new priorities on mental health (Care Court/SB43/Prop 1), housing and an amendment to support legislation prohibiting pricing algorithms that use nonpublic competitor data.
The City Council unanimously approved the City of San Diego's 2025-26 legislative platform on Dec. 16 after accepting an amendment to support legislation that would prohibit pricing algorithms that rely on nonpublic competitor data.
Government-affairs staff presented the platform's updates, calling out priorities including implementation of the Care Court model, Proposition 1 and SB 43 changes to behavioral health, housing affordability measures, Vision Zero initiatives, pier infrastructure and Tijuana River Valley federal funding needs. Staff also noted pending federal community-project funding and a $200 million authorization for water projects in the region referenced in recent federal action.
Councilmember Elo Rivera proposed adding language supporting legislation to prohibit pricing algorithms that use nonpublic competitor data; staff accepted the amendment and the platform was adopted on a 9-0 vote (motion by Councilmember Campillo; second by Councilmember Elo Rivera). Members emphasized partnering with state and federal officials to pursue funding and legal changes that protect local control and equity.
Public commenters urged attention to veterans' issues, flavored-product regulation and community priorities. Staff said the platform will serve as guidance for rapid responses in Sacramento and Washington as the legislative sessions begin in early 2025.
