Praising 'even-handedness,' City Council reelects Joe LaCava as president

Joe LaCava unanimously named to another year as San Diego City Council president

San Diego Councilmember Joe LaCava, a La Jolla resident known for delving deeply into policy debates, will serve a second consecutive year in the pivotal role of council president. LaCava was unanimously awarded a second term Monday by his colleagues, who praised him for steady leadership during a budget crisis and fierce council debates about a new trash fee and backyard apartments. “Council President LaCava has approached this role with though…

Praising 'even-handedness,' City Council reelects Joe LaCava as president

San Diego City Council President Joe LaCava. (Photo by Ken Stone/Times of San Diego) The San Diego City Council Monday quickly and unanimously reelected Joe LaCava as Council President for the next year, praising his “even-handedness.” In fewer than five minutes, the council spoke glowingly of LaCava’s tenure in the role and voted 8-0 to bring him back for another year. Councilwoman Jennifer Campbell was absent. “I appreciate my council colleagu…

Joe LaCava swiftly and unanimously reelected as San Diego City Council President

The San Diego City Council Monday quickly and unanimously reelected Joe LaCava as Council President for the next year, praising his “even-handedness.” In fewer than five minutes, the council spoke glowingly of LaCava’s tenure in the role and voted 8-0 to bring him back for another year. Councilwoman Jennifer Campbell was absent. “I appreciate my council colleagues for the collaborative...

Same As It Ever Was: La Cava Re-Elected San Diego City Council President

By OB Rag Staff Report Much like Cabinet meetings at the White House, the San Diego City Council on Monday re-elected Council President Joe La Cava unanimously and with tributes that were downright worshipful. The casting of ballots took mere minutes and seemed to follow a script where each Councilmember recited a different set of La Cava’s awesome leadership skills. Only Councilmember Henry Foster III declined to join the performance. Councilme…