SAN DIEGO—The city of San Diego swore in its 74th city council Dec. 12, bringing about an entirely Democrat council for the first time in its history.
Outgoing Councilman Chris Cate, who was the only Republican on the ostensibly nonpartisan council, thanked his family, staff, and colleagues in his departing remarks—even though he sometimes disagreed ideologically with the latter.
“From the outset, I knew that our time in office would be short,” he said. “I’ve found that it is possible to have differences in opinion with my colleagues and still find a away to deliver for San Diegans.
“My team and I have helped thousands of San Diego families, passed meaningful policies, advocated for underserved communities, supported our local businesses—especially during the pandemic—and repaired several miles of streets and sidewalks,” he said….