Mayor Gloria Appoints Bethany Bezak As City Of San Diego’s Chief Operating Officer

Mayor Todd Gloria today announced the appointment of Bethany Bezak as the City of San Diego’s Chief Operating Officer, subject to City Council confirmation. Bezak, who currently serves as the City’s Chief Performance and Logistics Officer, will oversee day-to-day City operations and report directly to the Mayor.

The appointment marks the next step in Mayor Gloria’s work to strengthen City finances, improve accountability and deliver reliable services to San Diegans.

Bethany shares my administration’s vision and values and has a proven ability to turn priorities into results,” said Mayor Todd Gloria. “She leads with respect for our employees, demands accountability, and understands that San Diegans deserve responsive, dependable service from their city government. She is ready to build on the progress we have made and lead our organization forward.”

Mayor Gloria assumed direct oversight of City operations in February 2025 to address significant financial and operational challenges. Facing a substantial structural deficit for the second consecutive year, he restructured the organization, appointed new executive leadership, and strengthened accountability while implementing difficult, but necessary budget reductions. Those actions have placed the City on stronger financial footing, with its historic structural deficit nearly eliminated.