San Diego shouldn't need a political fight to keep bathrooms open

San Diego shouldn't need a political fight to keep bathrooms open

It should not take a political fight to keep restrooms open and parks usable. These are a minimum people should expect from a functioning city.

San Diego shouldn’t need a political fight to keep bathrooms open

by Raul Campillo / Times of San Diego / Aug. 15, 2026 From the moment Mayor Todd Gloria proposed closing public restrooms at Mission Bay Park as part of this year’s budget cuts, I opposed the idea. San Diego faced a difficult budget year. I ultimately voted for the city’s balanced budget, but I made clear during the budget process, twice, that I did not support closing Mission Bay restrooms. Cities have to get the basics right: clean streets, sa…