San Diego Petitioners Push to Repeal City Trash Fee
- Signature gatherers were active across San Diego on May 10, 2026, promoting two separate petitions aimed at altering city policies.
- The effort is led by San Diego United Communities, with the goal of placing both issues on the November ballot.
- Marget Virissimo is associated with the movement to challenge these fees.
Signature gatherers were active across San Diego on May 10, 2026, promoting two separate petitions aimed at altering city policies. The drive, which took place on Mother’s Day, focused on the repeal of the city’s trash fee and the modification of parking charges at Balboa Park.
The effort is led by San Diego United Communities, with the goal of placing both issues on the November ballot. Organizers are seeking enough signatures to force a public vote on the measures, which target current San Diego City Council policies.
Marget Virissimo is associated with the movement to challenge these fees. Signature gatherers were deployed to various high-traffic areas throughout the city, including Liberty Station, to engage with residents and collect the necessary authorizations for the petitions.
The campaign targets the existing trash fee and the costs associated with parking at Balboa Park, reflecting ongoing local opposition to these specific city charges.