District 4 Candidate Martha Abraham Vows to Push Footnote 7 Probe If Elected

Martha Abraham, a candidate for San Diego's District 4 City Council seat, is pledging to investigate Footnote 7, a contentious 2019 housing policy that permitted higher-density development in southeast San Diego neighborhoods by drastically reducing minimum lot sizes. Although the policy was rescinded last year amid community opposition, Abraham argues an investigation is necessary to prevent similar situations and address what she characterizes as procedural violations. Her opponent, incumbent Henry Foster, faces criticism for allegedly having prior knowledge of the plan while claiming ignorance, though he ultimately supported its removal.