NewsVoice of San DiegoNovember 3, 2026San Diego County
Voice of San Diego: District 4 Voters Weigh In on Council Race and Neighborhood Needs
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Voters in San Diego’s City Council District 4 share their perspectives on the race between incumbent Henry Foster and challenger Martha Abraham, focusing on community improvements, surveillance cameras, and local services.
Read the full story at Voice of San DiegoWhy It Matters
Residents in southeastern San Diego neighborhoods voice what is at stake in the local city council election, including neighborhood street conditions, park lighting, traffic calming measures, and the future of surveillance technology costing the city $2 million annually.
Key Facts
- Incumbent Henry Foster and challenger Martha Abraham are running in the tight race for San Diego’s City Council District 4, with Abraham trailing by twelve votes in the primary.
- Councilmember Henry Foster has led a push to remove the city's license plate reading cameras, which cost approximately $2 million a year.
- Voter Robert Earnest supports Foster due to his opposition to the Flock surveillance cameras, viewing them as an invasion of privacy.
- Voter Qweene Stocking ultimately voted for Foster after comparing candidates, noting a need for neighborhood improvements like better streets.
- Voter Mayra Espinosa supported Martha Abraham because she opposes recent City Council decisions, such as a new trash fee for homeowners and paid parking at Balboa Park.
- Voter Lucy Betterton stated that Councilmember Foster's team conducted a study and approved speed bumps on her downhill slope street after she submitted a request.
- Voter Robert Dorsey stated he planned to vote for a Democrat in the local race but was unfamiliar with the specific differences between the two candidates.
Who's Mentioned
PersonLucy Betterton“District 4 resident who voted for Henry Foster and requested speed bumps.”locationEncanto“Neighborhood in southeastern San Diego.”locationEmerald Hills“Neighborhood in southeastern San Diego.”PersonRobert Earnest“Resident of District 4 who supports Henry Foster and his stance on license plate”PersonHenry Foster“Incumbent City Councilmember and candidate running for re-election in District 4”PersonDonald Trump“President mentioned by a voter regarding national politics.”PersonQweene Stocking“Life-long resident of San Diego's City Council District 4 who voted for Henry Fo”locationSkyline“Neighborhood in southeastern San Diego.”locationLincoln Park“Neighborhood in southeastern San Diego.”PersonMartha Abraham“Community activist and candidate running for City Council in District 4.”PersonMariana Martínez Barba“City Hall reporter for Voice of San Diego and Report for America corps member.”PersonMayra Espinosa“District 4 resident who voted for Martha Abraham.”PersonRobert Dorsey“Retired veteran and District 4 resident voting in the local election.”locationSan Diego“City where the election and interviewed residents are located.”