Councilmember Joe LaCava is honored to represent the residents and businesses of San Diego, City Council, District 1, where he is currently serving his second term. LaCava was unanimously elected by his colleagues as the President of the City Council and chairs the Council’s Rules Committee. He works on the Environment Committee and is First Vice Chair on the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) Board of Directors.
In 2024, he served as chair of the Board of Directors for San Diego Community Power and the San Dieguito River Park Joint Powers Authority, and chaired SANDAG’s Regional Planning Committee.
He is a San Diego native and San Diego State University graduate. He has lived in District 1 since 1983 with his wife Lorene, a retired kindergarten teacher, where they raised two daughters.
President LaCava is a licensed civil engineer bringing extensive experience in land use, housing, infrastructure, climate change, and the environment. Prior to his election in 2020, he served on nearly 30 civic boards, planning groups, and commissions. The combination of technical expertise and community engagement makes him an effective leader on policies, legislation, and budgets that meet the needs of his district and all San Diegans.