City Manager Whitney McDonald Resigns Effective January
San Luis Obispo's city manager will leave the post in January to pursue a career change, and the City Council will begin planning her replacement.
San Luis Obispo Politics News
City Hall
Mayor Erica Stewart to Run Unopposed for Third Term
The San Luis Obispo mayoral election is set to take place on November 3, 2026.
Civic Engagement
Live Poll
Do you think homelessness in your area is getting better or worse?
City Releases 2026 Homelessness Survey Results
San Luis Obispo's community survey on homelessness drew 676 participants, nearly double the 2024 response.
Law
Live Poll
Should cities prioritize converting historic sites into affordable housing over keeping them as public parks?
Court Clears Path for Waterman Village Housing Project
A California Superior Court dismissal allows the city and developers to resume plans for twenty new micro-units.
Elections
Live Poll
Should local government elections in your area prioritize non-partisan policy discussions over party labels?
San Luis Obispo Voters Will Head to Polls November 3
Residents will vote for one mayor and two City Council seats under a new single-vote system.
