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San Diego corrects trash-billing errors as budget gap narrows
Mayor Todd Gloria says the city caught the mistake before paper bills went out, refunded early payments and is working with the county on corrected bills.
San Diego is correcting errors in its new trash-fee bills after residents and City Council members raised concerns, Mayor Todd Gloria told ABC 10News. Gloria called the problem unacceptable and apologized for the mistake.
Paper bills: The error was identified before they were mailed
Early payments: The city says those payments were refunded
Budget outlook: The projected gap is about $120 million, down from roughly $300 million last year
Financial outlook due in November
Gloria said bills are not due for several more weeks while the city and county prepare corrected statements. He also said the city reduced its budget deficit to about $120 million this year and expects to release a five-year financial outlook in November.
The mayor separately said San Diego has continued clearing flood channels since the damaging 2024 floods and is focusing on communication and advance coordination as the region prepares for wet weather.
Original reporting: ABC 10News San Diego →