The FACTS About the Unsustainable Wage Mandate

Forces Cuts to Essential City Services

Protecting our local tourism economy is vital to growing tax revenue and supporting city services that San Diego residents rely on. Our tourism economy provides the resources for San Diego police and fire fighters to protect our neighborhoods.

    • $577 million in lost tax revenue after 10 years, including $187M in local tax losses — harming the city's long-term fiscal health.

    • Total lost tax revenue could result in a 50% cut to the city’s Homeless Shelters and Services Programs — leading to more unhoused individuals living on the streets.

Threatens Small and Family-Owned Businesses

Supporting small businesses in San Diego means supporting our local tourism economy. Sustainable tourism is critical for San Diego's future.

    • The ordinance would result in an annual loss of more than $158 million in visitor spending — impacting businesses of all sizes, including the city’s 3,695 restaurants and 153 craft breweries.

Hurts San Diego’s Economy & Increases Our Cost of Living

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    • $333 million in lost business activity every year — driving up costs and making San Diego poorer.

    • 4,398 jobs will be lost — hitting workers, families, and small businesses the hardest.