San Diego councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera faces backlash over controversial policies, while Raul Campillo was removed from a committee amid disputes.

San Diego City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera faces growing scrutiny over his policy choices, including backing a density-increasing plan without funding for infrastructure, supporting major utility fee hikes during record inflation, eliminating digital grocery coupons, and advancing tenant protections with unclear long-term effects. Critics say he prioritizes visibility over evidence-based governance. Meanwhile, Councilmember Raul Campillo was removed from the Land Use and Housing Committee, which he claims was retaliation for challenging proposals, though President Joe LaCava said it was due to a committee reassignment request. The cost-of-living committee was disbanded without explanation.