Mara Elliott Defeats Cory Briggs For San Diego City Attorney – November 5
Incumbent Mara Elliot on Tuesday night has claimed victory over challenger Cory Briggs for City Attorney. “When I was elected four years ago, I pledged to put the people of San Diego first, and that’s just what we’ve done,” Elliott said in a statement.
Latinas Lead California Endorses Mara Elliott for City Attorney – October 18
“Thank you for your endorsement, Latinas Lead California. As San Diego’s first Latina City Attorney. I’ll never forget where I came from or who I’m fighting for. We must keep fighting for our values.”
Endorsement: Mara Elliott is our recommendation for San Diego City Attorney – October 15
Such accomplishments led the California Lawyers Association to name Elliott the state’s Public Lawyer of the Year in June. They are also why The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board endorsed Elliott well before the March primary.
San Diego City Attorney clearing low-level marijuana convictions – September 25
“When our work is done, thousands of San Diegans will be able to move forward with their lives without this mark on their records,” Elliott said. “These people were prosecuted under laws that are no longer on the books, for activities that are now legal in the eyes of the court, the state legislators and the voters of California.”
Since pandemic, restraining orders sought to remove guns from suicidal San Diegans nearly triples – September 20
In a news release last week, City Attorney Mara Elliott said stress from the COVID-19 pandemic is likely behind the marked increase. She urged those in crisis to seek help, and asked San Diegans to check the welfare of people in their respective circles.
San Diego’s law requiring guns be locked at home to take effect this week – September 11
The Safe Storage of Firearms Ordinance, authored by City Attorney Mara Elliott and approved by the City Council in July, requires all guns in a residence be stored in a locked container, or disabled by a trigger lock, unless they are being carried by or are under control of the owner.
Uber and Lyft drivers are very likely employees, California judge rules – August 10
“Today’s ruling is a milestone in protecting workers and their families from exploitation by Uber and Lyft,” San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott said.
City Attorney seeks to shut down Bankers Hill Airbnb, claiming loud parties during COVID pandemic – August 7
The San Diego City Attorney’s office took action Friday to shut down a Bankers Hill short-term rental, accusing the owner and property manager of multiple violations, including the hosting of loud gatherings by renters in violation of state and county COVID-19 regulations.
City Attorney Mara Elliott Named Public Lawyer of the Year- July 29
Elliott’s selection “continues the tradition of selecting a public attorney who constantly goes above and beyond providing mere legal advice to her clients. Her distinguished career demonstrates a commitment to safeguarding taxpayer dollars and protecting the rights and safety of Californians.”
San Diego credited with growth in statewide use of restraining orders to curb gun violence – July 5
The study authors noted that San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott’s endorsement of using such orders “may help explain the disproportionate increase in use in San Diego, suggesting that local leadership may play a role in local policy use.”
City Attorney shuts down ‘squalid’ independent living facility in college area – June 16
The facility on Ewing Street has been ordered to close due to health code violations and its “frequent calls for police service for disturbing the peace,” the San Diego City Attorney’s office said.
Editorial: SDSU West advances for the right reasons. Thanks, Mara Elliott – May 29
“We took the time needed to get the deal right so that San Diegans and future generations are not saddled with a rushed and shortsighted deal that we later regret,” Mara Elliott said.
Uber and Lyft face landmark lawsuit over gig worker classification – NBC News, May 5
The state filed the lawsuit in San Francisco County Superior Court along with the city attorneys from San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego, and it accuses the companies of violating a new state law known as “AB5.”
3 Shotguns Seized From Man Claiming COVID-19 Government Tracking Takeover – NBC San Diego, April 25
An armed Rancho Peñasquitos man who claimed the government and Bill Gates were using the coronavirus pandemic “hoax” to scare Americans into an elaborate tracking system has been apprehended, San Diego City Attorney Mara W. Elliott said Saturday.
News 8 investigates price gouging in San Diego during the coronavirus pandemic – CBS San Diego, March 24
“In the state of California once there’s a state of emergency declared, and the governor did enact an emergency situation a couple of weeks ago, they can’t increase prices by more than 10% after that declaration of emergency,” Elliott said.
San Diego prosecutors crack down on COVID-19 hate crimes, price gouging – 10 News San Diego, March 24
City Attorney Mara Elliott said, “We are working together with all levels of government to target and hold accountable those who spread hatred and exploit residents while our community grapples with these difficult circumstances.”
Women Breaking Boundaries: Latina Leaders to Speak on Campus – March 13
City AtCalifornia State University San Marcos will host “Latina Leaders,” the second edition of its Women Breaking Boundaries speaker series, on Monday, March 27. The distinguished speaker series is held once each semester, featuring successful women leaders in nontraditional fields.
Elliott, Briggs headed for runoff in race for San Diego City Attorney – San Diego Union Tribune, March 3
“With all 796 precincts reporting in unofficial results, Elliott captured 66.31 percent of the vote…”
City of San Diego gets restraining orders to keep library employees safe – CBS San Diego, February 18
“We bring a request to a court and we say we need an order to restrain this person from coming to these premises or being close to the individual who is being threatened,” explained City Attorney Mara Elliott.