| From the Reporter |
| What’s New |
| After redistricting, downtown is now part of the 3rd City Council District, which includes neighborhoods like Hillcrest that are the heart of San Diego’s gay community. |
| What It Means |
| Surrounding beach and Latino communities didn’t want downtown in their district because of its heavy political influence. LGBT leaders saw it as an opportunity to gain political clout themselves. |
| What’s Next |
| Already, LGBT leaders from uptown have met with downtown leaders to formulate strategies for solving problems both communities face, like homelessness, aging infrastructure and parking. |