Retrospective coverage for October 19, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
San Diego's City Council unanimously confirmed Bethany Bezak as chief operating officer on Oct. 19, Mayor Todd Gloria announced in a statement following the vote. Mayor's statement.
Gloria said he selected Bezak because of her experience within city government and her ability to translate priorities into action. He thanked council members for considering the appointment and supporting it unanimously.
The mayor identified housing construction, neighborhood safety, infrastructure repair, fiscal discipline and more responsive government among the work ahead. His statement described those as priorities for the administration and council, not new programs approved by the confirmation vote. Confirmation announcement.