Henry Foster III
$200,800
total money tracked
Connected Interests
San Diego Parks Foundation
$100,000
Foster told UT (Feb 2026) he "directed potential campaign donors to give instead to community projects." Only documented result: $100K Airbnb behested payment to SD Parks Foundation for Encanto skate plaza. Foster frames corporate behested payment as grassroots donor redirection. This conflation raises shadow fundraising concerns: behested payments bypass campaign contribution limits and allow unlimited corporate donations at politician direction. Foster campaign site separately claims "$100M secured" for parks/streets/youth with no specifics.
Airbnb
$100,000
Airbnb made $100K behested payment to SD Parks Foundation at request of Councilmember Henry Foster III for Encanto skate plaza. Disclosed Nov 28, 2025. Coincided with council consideration of new vacation rental tax measure.
David Malcolm
$800
David Malcolm (Real Estate, Cal West Apartments) → Re-Elect Henry Foster III 2026. Prominent SD real-estate/political figure at the City $800 cap. efile F460 Sched A.
San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO
San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council endorsed Henry Foster III for City Council District 4 special election 2024.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E)
Henry Foster III voted NO on putting Power San Diego municipal utility initiative on Nov 2024 ballot (June 11, 2024, 8-0 vote).
Municipal Employees Association
Municipal Employees Association endorsed Henry Foster III for City Council District 4 special election 2024.
AFSCME Local 127
AFSCME Local 127 endorsed Henry Foster III for City Council District 4 special election 2024.
Carpenters Union Local 619
Carpenters Local 619 endorsed Henry Foster III for City Council District 4 special election 2024.
SAN DIEGO FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 145
San Diego Firefighters Local 145 endorsed Henry Foster III for City Council District 4 special election 2024.
IBEW Local 569
IBEW Local 569 endorsed Henry Foster III for City Council District 4 special election 2024.
Teamsters Local 911
Teamsters Local 911 endorsed Henry Foster III for City Council District 4 special election 2024.
Neighbors For A Better San Diego
Henry Foster III motioned to repeal Footnote 7 AND rescind the bonus ADU program in a single vote. Council voted unanimously in favor. Neighbors for a Better San Diego cheered the move. Foster broke the pro-housing majority.
Henry Foster III
Foster proposed and won 5-4 vote to cap ADUs: 4 units for lots ≤8K sqft, 5 for 8K-10K, 6 for 10K+. LaCava switched to yes. Kent Lee, Elo-Rivera, Whitburn, Moreno voted no. State HCD threatened violation of state law.
Henry Foster III
Foster voted NO on 23-home Klauber Drive Encanto development made possible by since-repealed Footnote 7. Council approved 6-3. Foster tried to find legal grounds to reject but failed. LaCava and Campillo joined in NO vote.
Henry Foster III
Foster voted YES on Balboa Park paid parking (6-2 vote Sept 15, then 6-3 final vote Nov 18, 2025). Controversial vote — challenger Martha Abraham criticizes him for it. Foster defended: "My voting record reflects leadership."
Henry Foster III
Foster voted NO on water rate hike of 14.7% (Jan 2026) + 14.5% (Jan 2027) = 31.3% cumulative. Passed 5-4. Foster joined von Wilpert, Kent Lee, Moreno in opposition.
City of San Diego
Henry Foster III worked as Equal Opportunity Contracting Program (EOCP) manager for City of San Diego from 2010 until fired Aug 29, 2016. Role involved reviewing city contracts for equity/nondiscrimination compliance. Personnel doc (PRA) shows "recommended not be rehired." Supervised by Kristina Peralta (now deputy COO for Gloria).
Monica Montgomery Steppe
Henry Foster III served as chief of staff to Monica Montgomery Steppe from 2018-2024, first on City Council then County Board of Supervisors. Foster ran own construction company 2016-2018 after being fired from city. Montgomery Steppe's departure to Board of Supervisors created D4 vacancy Foster won.
Kristina Peralta
Kristina Peralta was Henry Foster III's direct supervisor when he served as EOCP manager at City of SD (2010-2016). Peralta is now deputy COO for Mayor Gloria. Foster as Budget Committee chair pushed to eliminate deputy COO positions in 2025 budget fight — potential conflict of interest given Peralta's role in his firing.
Todd Gloria
Foster was one of 4 main architects of budget compromise that eliminated 2 deputy COO positions at $400K each from Mayor Gloria office. One position held by Kristina Peralta, who supervised and fired Foster from City EOCP in 2016. Budget passed 7-2 on June 10, survived partial veto override 6-3 on June 23. Peralta departed Nov 2025.
Henry Foster III
Foster voted YES (8-1, Campillo sole NO) on March 3, 2026 to place empty homes tax on June ballot. $8K tax on 5,140 vacant second homes. Notable: Foster accepted $100K Airbnb behested payment (Nov 2025) and Airbnb spent $15M opposing original vacation rental tax. But STR component was stripped from final measure — Foster voted for slimmed-down version that excluded vacation rentals.
D.R. Horton
D.R. Horton purchased Old Memory Lane parcel in Emerald Hills for 130-home development using Footnote 7 upzoning. Challenger Abraham and community activists accuse Foster of supporting the project. Foster's office has not publicly opposed it. Radio Towers project went to Planning Commission Nov 2025.
Daniel Horton
Daniel Horton serves as Chief of Staff to Councilmember Henry Foster III. Named on Foster Form 803 behested payment filing. Not related to D.R. Horton homebuilder.
Martha Abraham
Martha Abraham is primary challenger to Foster in 2026 D4 council race. Raised $19,506 in H2 2025 vs Foster $8,557. Abraham emerged from Footnote 7 fight, criticizes Foster on Balboa Park parking, developer ties. Grassroots campaign backed by nurses, teachers, small business owners.
Airbnb
Airbnb influence chain on Foster and STR tax: (1) Airbnb made $100K behested payment to SD Parks Foundation at Foster request (Nov 2025, Form 803); (2) Airbnb spent $15M opposing original vacation rental tax including paid protestors; (3) STR component stripped from empty homes tax after Jan 28 3-2 Rules Committee kill (Campillo, Moreno, Lee voted to kill); (4) Foster — who chairs Budget Committee and accepted $100K behested payment — voted YES on the stripped-down version Mar 3, 2026 (8-1). Foster NOT on Rules Committee so could not directly kill STR component. Pattern: Airbnb cultivated Foster via behested payment while running parallel campaign to remove STR tax. Foster voted for the version that protected Airbnb hosts.
Klauber Development Corp
Klauber Development Corp (CEO Cindy Phan) submitted the 23-home Klauber Ave project in Encanto using Footnote 7 zoning loophole. Foster voted NO on the 6-3 approval (July 2025). Community suspected Foster District 4 office was involved in creating the Footnote 7 provision, citing lobbyist records and emails — allegations Foster denied. No direct donation from Phan or Klauber Development to Foster found.
SDRE Homebuilders
SDRE Homebuilders (Christian Spicer, CEO) is the most prolific large-scale ADU developer in San Diego, with a 73-unit project at 698 Leghorn Ave in Encanto (District 4) approved just before August 22, 2025 rollback deadline. Spicer secured $150M from Fortress Investment Group. Foster led the council opposition to the bonus ADU program, winning 8-0 vote to draft elimination plan (Jan 2025), then 5-4 cap vote (June 2025). No direct donation from Spicer or SDRE to Foster found.
Build Ur ADU LLC
Build Ur ADU LLC (attorney Daniel Forde as registered agent for 159 entities) proposed 43-unit ADU complex at 1348 Tarbox St, Encanto — 1 acre, no parking, 2,000% density increase. Neighbors for Encanto picketed Forde home March 2025. Forde sent threatening legal letter to city council. Foster initiated and won 8-0 unanimous council vote (Jan 28, 2025) to begin removing the Bonus ADU program. No direct donation from Forde or Build Ur ADU to Foster found.
Henry Foster III
Foster voted YES (unanimous) to repeal Footnote 7 from zoning code. Called the lack of transparency in its 2019 creation "unacceptable." However, he acknowledged large lot sizes in D4 are discriminatory and expressed conflicted feelings about the vote. Repeal took effect March 2025 but does not apply retroactively to projects already in pipeline.
D.R. Horton
D.R. Horton proposed 100+ single-family home project on 31 acres along Old Memory Lane in Emerald Hills (D4) using Footnote 7 zoning provision. 13 homes deed-restricted affordable. Project not yet approved as of May 2025. Second major development in Foster's district exploiting the Footnote 7 loophole.
INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS POLITICAL INC. (ISP)
Integrated Solutions Political (ISP) provides monthly office expenses to Foster 2026 reelection committee (Aug-Dec 2025). ISP is a San Diego political consulting firm. Standard campaign vendor relationship.
Politica Campaign Treasury
Politica Campaign Treasury provides professional services (legal/accounting) to Foster 2026 reelection committee. Standard campaign compliance vendor.
Tiffany Harrison
Tiffany Harrison serves as Chief of Staff to Councilmember Henry Foster III (as of Jan 2026). Attended Encanto skate plaza community meeting. Note: Daniel Horton was listed as CoS on Nov 2025 Form 803 — possible staff transition.
Jacqueline Kennedy
Jacqueline Kennedy serves as Senior Policy Advisor to Councilmember Henry Foster III. Presented skate plaza plans at Encanto community meeting Jan 2026.
Joe LaCava
Joe LaCava endorsed Henry Foster III for 2026 re-election in District 4. LaCava and Foster are part of a soft 5-member majority bloc on the all-Democrat council.
Kent Lee
Kent Lee endorsed Henry Foster III for 2026 re-election in District 4. Kent Lee and Foster are part of a soft 5-member majority bloc on the all-Democrat council.
Sean Elo-Rivera
Sean Elo-Rivera endorsed Henry Foster III for 2026 re-election in District 4. Elo-Rivera and Foster are part of a soft 5-member majority bloc on the all-Democrat council.
Vivian Moreno
Vivian Moreno endorsed Henry Foster III for 2026 re-election in District 4. Moreno is termed out after 2026. Moreno and Foster are part of a soft 5-member majority bloc on the all-Democrat council.
Sean Elo-Rivera
Foster joined Elo-Rivera's soft 5-member majority bloc after winning March 2024 special election to replace Montgomery Steppe. UT reports Foster + LaCava + Kent Lee + Elo-Rivera + Moreno "form a soft five-member majority on the nine-member, all-Democrat council." All 4 bloc members endorsed Foster for 2026. Bloc vulnerable: Moreno termed out, Abraham challenging Foster.
Henry Foster III
Foster claims "secured over $100 million for parks, streets, and youth programs" on 2026 campaign website. Ballotpedia candidate survey (2024) reveals this refers to his 5-year tenure as Chief of Staff to Montgomery Steppe (2019-2024), not his own council tenure (April 2024-present). The $100M encompasses standard CIP allocations from city general fund, DIF fees, CDBG grants, and state/federal sources — not private donor redirections. Foster FY26 budget memo (22 pages) requests all infrastructure funding from public sources, with zero mention of private donor involvement. Only documented private donor-funded project: $100K Airbnb behested payment for Encanto skate plaza. CPPS discretionary grants total ~$100K/year.
Foster for City Council 2024
Foster for City Council 2024 was Henry Foster III's controlled campaign committee for the March 2024 special election. Total fundraising ~$20K. Committee filed termination statement June 3, 2024.
San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council AFL-CIO
SD-Imperial Counties Labor Council endorsed Foster for City Council 2024
MLK DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Martin Luther King Jr. Democratic Club endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 2024 special election
SAN DIEGO DEMOCRATS FOR EQUALITY
San Diego Democrats for Equality endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 2024 special election
San Diego Building and Construction Trades Council
SD Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Foster for City Council 2026
Black and African Women Rise Democratic Club
Black and African Women Rise Democratic Club endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 2024 special election
Blue Dream Democratic Club
Blue Dream Democratic Club endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 2024 special election
San Diego Labor Democratic Club
San Diego Labor Democratic Club endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 2024 special election
Joe LaCava
Foster-LaCava voting bloc: co-endorsed, co-coordinated budget amendments, aligned on PLA and Balboa Park parking. Fractured on water rates (Foster NO, LaCava YES).
Sean Elo-Rivera
Foster-Elo-Rivera voting bloc: co-endorsed, aligned on PLA, budget, Balboa Park parking. Fractured on water rates (Foster NO, Elo-Rivera YES).
Kent Lee
Foster-Kent Lee voting bloc: co-endorsed, aligned on PLA, budget, Balboa Park parking. Also aligned on water rates (both NO) and vacation home tax dynamics.
Vivian Moreno
Foster-Moreno voting bloc: aligned on PLA and water rates (both NO). Moreno broke on Balboa Park parking (NO while Foster YES) and budget (NO while Foster YES).
Monica Montgomery Steppe
Monica Montgomery Steppe endorsed Henry Foster III (her former chief of staff) for D4 2024 special election
Nora Vargas
County Board Chairwoman Nora Vargas endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 2024 special election
Foster & Foster Construction Company, Inc.
Henry Foster III is Director and CEO of Foster & Foster Construction Company, Inc. (CA entity #2578280, filed 2004). He reportedly ran this company for ~2 years (2016-2018) after being fired from City of San Diego EOCP position in August 2016, before becoming Montgomery Steppe chief of staff in 2018. Company remains Active in CA SOS records as of July 2025.
Paragon Builders Inc.
Henry Foster III served as Vice President and Operations Manager at Paragon Builders Inc. before his 2010 city employment. Per his official city bio, he had "more than 25 years of experience in the construction industry" across multiple firms.
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied John C Thomas III re: Coordinate with City staff on relevant regulatory updates and cell site approval requirements.
Christopher Wahl
A. Christopher Wahl (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied John C Thomas III
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied Henry Foster, III re: Grocery Store Coupon Ordinance. Amend to allow for manufacturer coupons and loyalty programs.
Ben Boyce
Ben Boyce (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Henry Foster, III
Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Henry Foster, III
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied Henry Foster, III re: Renewal of the downtown property and business improvement district.
Christopher Wahl
A. Christopher Wahl (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Henry Foster, III
Elizabeth Hansen
Elizabeth Hansen (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied John C Thomas III
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied John C. Thomas III re: (South Otay/Southwest Village Specific Plan) Entitlement for property south of SR 905 and east of I
Elizabeth Hansen
Elizabeth Hansen (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied John C. Thomas III
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied John C. Thomas III re: (South Otay/Southwest Village Specific Plan) Entitlement for property south of SR 905 and east of I
Elizabeth Hansen
Elizabeth Hansen (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied John C. Thomas III
Southwest Strategies
Southwest Strategies LLC lobbied Henry Foster, III re: New lease for Northeast MB, LLC (Mission Bay RV Resort formerly De Anza Harbor Resort & Golf) & exte
Ashley Johnson
Ashley Johnson (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied Henry Foster, III
Elizabeth Hansen
Elizabeth Hansen (Southwest Strategies LLC) lobbied John C. Thomas III
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Contract or other related policy or ordinance changes that relate to ambulance and related medical s
CRAIG BENEDETTO
Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
Marshall Anderson
Marshall Anderson (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
BROWNSTEIN, HYATT, FARBER, SCHRECK, PAC
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP lobbied Henry L. Foster III re: Implementation of Volo Sports in the city of San Diego
Gregory Sileo
Gregory Sileo (Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP) lobbied Henry L. Foster III
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP lobbied John C. Thomas III re: Processing of entitlements for Sports Arena project, located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego,
Elizabeth J. Wilgenburg
Elizabeth J. Wilgenburg (Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP) lobbied John C. Thomas III
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Regulatory issues facing the Downtown San Diego Partnership, including efforts to enhance public saf
Marshall Anderson
Marshall Anderson (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
Bartell & Kwiatkowski LLC
Bartell & Kwiatkowski LLC lobbied Eric C Young III re: Modifications to the City of San Diego and San Diego Humane Society contract
Adrian Kwiatkowski
Adrian Kwiatkowski (Bartell & Kwiatkowski LLC) lobbied Eric C Young III
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Policy or ordinance changes related to revenue management tools.
Marshall Anderson
Marshall Anderson (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
CRAIG BENEDETTO
Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
Bartell & Kwiatkowski LLC
Bartell & Kwiatkowski LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Tentative map approval for 1362 Klauber Ave., San Diego, CA 92114
Jim Bartell
Jim Bartell (Bartell & Kwiatkowski LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Regulatory issues facing the San Diego Lodging Association, including fees, infrastructure and publi
CRAIG BENEDETTO
Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
Marshall Anderson
Marshall Anderson (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Strengthening the client's reputation and building awareness of state Medi-Cal products throughout t
Marshall Anderson
Marshall Anderson (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
BENJAMIN HADDAD
Benjamin Haddad (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
Intesa Communications Group
Intesa Communications Group, LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Consideration of public financing opportunities for Seaport San Diego.
MADDY KILKENNY
Maddy Kilkenny (Intesa Communications Group, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Development, approval and appropriate implementation of land use regulations regarding short-term re
CRAIG BENEDETTO
Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
Marshall Anderson
Marshall Anderson (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP lobbied John C. Thomas III re: Seeking clarification of new Housing Commission rules regarding ability to provide affordable housin
Elizabeth J. Wilgenburg
Elizabeth J. Wilgenburg (Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP) lobbied John C. Thomas III
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Coordinate discussions with the City of San Diego related to the Client's long term use of the facil
Marshall Anderson
Marshall Anderson (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
CRAIG BENEDETTO
Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Approval of Density Bonus Agreement for 124 Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92101
John J. Del Propost
John J. Del Propost (Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Request for Density Bonus at 8333 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92111
CRAWFORD, DAVID
David Crawford (Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP
Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP lobbied John C Thomas III re: Redevelopment of a portion of Marriot La Jolla, 4240 La Jolla Village Drive
PAUL ROBINSON
Paul E. Robinson (Hecht Solberg Robinson Goldberg & Bagley LLP) lobbied John C Thomas III
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Approval for the termination of the Parking Use Agreement
Daniel Rockholt
Daniel Rockholt (Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP lobbied Henry Foster, III re: An open space agreement for private development and maintenance of private open space.
Steve V. Serna
Steve V. Serna (Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP) lobbied Henry Foster, III
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: SRO conversion permits and construction permits for hotel located at 1037-1039 Fourth Avenue, San Di
JUSTINE NIELSEN
Justine K. Nielsen (Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: SRO conversion permits and construction permits for hotel located at 1037-1039 Fourth Avenue, San Di
JUSTINE NIELSEN
Justine K. Nielsen (Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: SRO conversion permits and construction permits for hotel located at 1037-1039 Fourth Avenue, San Di
JUSTINE NIELSEN
Justine K. Nielsen (Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP lobbied Henry Foster, III re: An open space agreement for private development and maintenance of private open space.
Carey Algaze
Carey Algaze (Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP) lobbied Henry Foster, III
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: (Kettner & Cedar) Whether City should grant Holland Partner Group?s efforts to obtain development pe
JEFFREY FORREST
Jeffrey W. Forrest (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Presidio Public Affairs Group
Presidio Public Affairs Group lobbied Henry Foster III re: Issuance of permits for hotel development project at the corner of 4th Avenue and J Street in Downto
JAMES LAWSON
James Lawson (Presidio Public Affairs Group) lobbied Henry Foster III
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Process application to entitle land located within the Mira Mesa Community Plan area. The land to b
Jeffrey Chine
Jeffrey Chine (Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Presidio Public Affairs Group
Presidio Public Affairs Group lobbied Henry Foster III re: Implementation of project labor agreements on construction projects.
JAMES LAWSON
James Lawson (Presidio Public Affairs Group) lobbied Henry Foster III
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: (220 W. Broadway) Whether the City should approve permits for redevelopment of the Old County Court
Inga Lintvedt
Inga Lintvedt (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: New Lease
Robert Caplan
Robert Caplan (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Clarification of application of inclusionary housing regulations to Mt. Acadia project (City Project
Timothy Hutter
Timothy Hutter (Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: New Lease
Robert Caplan
Robert Caplan (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Process application to entitle land located within the Mira Mesa Community Plan area. The land to b
Jeffrey Chine
Jeffrey Chine (Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Whether City should enter into an agreement with California State University to transfer the stadium
Jennifer Chavez
Jennifer Chavez (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Kelsey Clayton
Kelsey Clayton (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Whether City should grant discretionary approvals and development permits for master plan community
Whitney Hodges
Whitney Hodges (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
JEFFREY FORREST
Jeffrey W. Forrest (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: New Lease
Robert Caplan
Robert Caplan (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Erik Schraner
Erik Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Redevelopment of former Rancho Penasquitos golf course for senior restricted project known as The Ju
Jeffrey Chine
Jeffrey Chine (Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Process application to entitle land located within the Mira Mesa Community Plan area. The land to b
Jeffrey Chine
Jeffrey Chine (Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Whether City should grant approval of affordable housing agreements for The Harlow Project aka San D
John Ponder
John E. Ponder (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of master affordable housing agreements
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Procopio Cory Hargreaves & Savitch LLP
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: SRO conversion permits and construction permits for hotel located at 1037-1039 Fourth Avenue, San Di
JUSTINE NIELSEN
Justine K. Nielsen (Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Law Offices of Donna Jones
Law Offices of Donna Jones lobbied Walter Spath III re: Approve CDP/SDP rescinding CUP 89-1157 and CUP 444 & lot line adjustment to allow development of 30
DONNA JONES
Donna D. Jones (Law Offices of Donna Jones) lobbied Walter Spath III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of master affordable housing agreements
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Law Offices of Donna Jones
Law Offices of Donna Jones lobbied Walter Spath III re: Approve CDP/SDP rescinding CUP 89-1157 and CUP 444 & lot line adjustment to allow development of 30
DONNA JONES
Donna D. Jones (Law Offices of Donna Jones) lobbied Walter Spath III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues related to various proje
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues related to various proje
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of master affordable housing agreements
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP
Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Subordination of affordable housing deed of trust in favor of San Diego Housing Commission for resid
Jeffrey Chine
Jeffrey Chine (Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis, LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of master affordable housing agreements
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues relating to various proj
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Follow up to approval of development permit and related environmental approvals for properties known
John Ponder
John E. Ponder (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of master affordable housing agreements
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied Walter Spath III re: Follow up to approval of development permit and related environmental approvals for properties known
John Ponder
John E. Ponder (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied Walter Spath III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues relating to various proj
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of master affordable housing agreements in Pacific Highlands Ranch
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues relating to various proj
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues relating to various proj
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of master affordable housing agreements in Pacific Highlands Ranch
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of two master affordable housing agreements in Pacific Highlands Ranch
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of two master affordable housing agreements in Pacific Highlands Ranch
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of two master affordable housing agreements in Pacific Highlands Ranch
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of two master affordable housing agreements in Pacific Highlands Ranch
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Approval of two master affordable housing agreements in Pacific Highlands Ranch
Erik Schraner
Erik L. Schraner (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP
Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP lobbied Oscar Galvez III re: Site Development Permit for two hotel developments: Padres Trail Inn at 4200 Taylor Street, 92110 an
CYNTHIA MORGAN-REED
Cynthia Morgan (Higgs, Fletcher & Mack LLP) lobbied Oscar Galvez III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues relating to various proj
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Joseph P Martinez
Joseph P. Martinez II (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues relating to various proj
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use advice in connection with master affordable housing agreement in Pacific Highlands Ranch fo
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues relating to various proj
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues relating to various proj
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek
Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek lobbied Walter Spath, III re: Land use law advice in connection with environmental and real estate issues relating to various proj
Thomas Steinke
Thomas F. Steinke (Seltzer Caplan McMahon Vitek) lobbied Walter Spath, III
Joe LaCava
Council President LaCava appointed Henry Foster III to chair the powerful Budget and Government Efficiency Committee for 2025, replacing Kent Lee. Budget committee is especially critical with $300M deficit. Foster had served as chief of staff to Montgomery Steppe who previously chaired Budget. LaCava and Foster are in same voting bloc.
Airbnb
Airbnb made $100,000 behested payment to SD Parks Foundation at request of Councilmember Henry Foster III (Nov 28, 2025). Earmarked for Encanto skate plaza in Foster's D4. Largest council behested payment of 2025. Disclosed while City Council was considering ballot measure to impose new vacation rental tax of $5K per bedroom. Illustrates the typical flow of behested payments from entities with policy interests — a flow conspicuously absent from council president LaCava.
Building Industry Association of San Diego County PAC
Building Industry Association of San Diego endorsed Henry Foster III for City Council District 4 special election 2024. BIA endorsed all three members of the LaCava bloc (LaCava, Whitburn, Foster) but not Campillo.
Building Industry Association
Foster voted YES on Preservation & Progress Package A (5-1 council vote). Foster, appointed Budget chair by LaCava, voted with Whitburn (appointed to Land Use by LaCava) on the developer-friendly preservation weakening. LaCava bloc voted as a unit despite LaCava himself voting NO.
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce PAC
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce PAC endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 special election 2024. Chamber endorsed all three LaCava bloc members (LaCava, Whitburn, Foster).
San Diego Police Officers Association
San Diego Police Officers Association endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 special election 2024. SDPOA also endorsed Whitburn 2024 and gave $21K directly to Whitburn 2020. SDPOA endorsed all three LaCava bloc members.
Joe LaCava
LaCava appointed Foster to Select Committee on Addressing Cost of Living (Dec 2024). Foster served as member alongside chair Elo-Rivera and von Wilpert. Committee eliminated Dec 2025.
Foster & Foster Construction Company, Inc.
Henry Foster III is Director and CEO of Foster & Foster Construction Company, Inc. (CA #C2578280, filed Jan 2004). Company remains Active with Good standing as of Jul 2025 while Foster serves as SD City Council D4 member and Budget Committee chair. Foster ran the company "for two years" (2016-2018) per VOSD. Company address: 9921 Carmel Mountain Rd #104, SD 92129. Foster's campaign bio omits this company despite listing other construction employers.
Elena Foster
Elena Foster (née Leavy) is the mother of Councilmember Henry Foster III. Confirmed via obituary of Henry Louis Foster Jr. (d. 2021), who was married to Elena for 49 years. Their children: Henry III, Brandon, Amber DuBois. Elena resides at 431 S Euclid Ave, Valencia Park, SD 92114. Elena made a contribution to the Re-Elect Henry Foster III 2026 committee that was later returned (Sep 13, 2025).
California Working Families Party
California Working Families Party endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 reelection 2026. Listed on Foster campaign website endorsement page.
San Diego Labor Coalition (LIUNA Local 89)
LIUNA Local 89 (San Diego Labor Coalition) endorsed Henry Foster III for D4 reelection 2026. Listed on Foster campaign website.
AFSCME Local 127
AFSCME Local 127 endorsed Henry Foster III as "Friendly Incumbent" for D4 2026. Also endorsed Kent Lee (D6) as friendly incumbent. Dual-endorsed in open D2 and D8 races. Pattern confirms institutional labor alignment with LaCava bloc incumbents.
San Diego County Lodging Association
SDCLA lobbied Henry Foster III on TOT/Convention Center Q1 2026 (EC-604).
Foster & Foster Construction Company, Inc.
Henry Foster III disclosed on his assuming-office Form 700 (Schedule A-2, 04/08/2024) that he is CEO/President of Foster & Foster Construction Company, Inc. (CA #2578280, ACTIVE/Good Standing 2026, he is registered agent). Interest + D4 property (Sched B) both OMITTED from his CY2024+CY2025 annual statements despite company remaining active — disclosure-consistency question (BOUNDED, not asserted violation). Source: SD efile SEI + CA SOS bizfile.
101 Ash Venture LP
Voted YES to approve the 101 Ash St Ground Lease Disposition Agreement with 101 Ash Venture LP (Item 332; Resolutions R-316406/R-316407; ~60-yr lease, $45.6M City note, 247 affordable units) — full City Council 8-0-1, July 29 2025.
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP lobbied HENRY L FOSTER III re: (3883 Ingraham Street) Whether the City should approve land use permit amendments for an existing mu
Ali Tehrani
Ali Tehrani (Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP) lobbied HENRY L FOSTER III
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC
California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC lobbied Henry Foster III re: Permitting of housing on existing residential housing site in Pacific Beach, located at 3883 Ingraha
Marshall Anderson
Marshall Anderson (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied Henry Foster III
CRAIG BENEDETTO
Craig Benedetto (California Strategies & Advocacy, LLC) lobbied John C Thomas III
BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP lobbied Henry L. Foster III re: Implementation of Volo Sports in the city of San Diego
Airbnb
Councilmember Henry Foster III behested $100,000 payment from Airbnb Inc. to SD Parks Foundation per Form 803. Foster provided his logo for the foundation flyer. Contact: Daniel Horton, Chief of Staff.
San Diego County Democratic Party
San Diego County Democratic Party endorsed Henry Foster III for City Council District 4 special election 2024.
Investigations
The Meter Play: How a $17 Million Contract, a Rigged RFP, and a Punished Whistleblower Built San Diegos Parking Meter Empire Published
Mayor Gloria expanded IPS Groups $17M parking meter empire into residential neighborhoods to backfill a $258M budget deficit. IPS Group (owned by Windjammer Capital PE) benefits from every expansion while communities lose both free parking and their share of revenue. A MathPolitics Special Investigation.
The Question Nobody Had to Ask Published
Henry Foster III was fired from the City of San Diego in 2016. Nine years later, as Budget Chair, he co-architected the elimination of his former supervisor's position. The city's ethics framework had no mechanism to surface the connection.
The Company He Kept Published
Henry Foster III is the CEO and Director of an active California construction company while serving on the San Diego City Council. His family has been in San Diego construction since 1975. His $100M campaign claim refers to routine government spending during his chief-of-staff tenure. Eight labor unions endorsed him but spent zero dollars independently. This report traces the identity behind the votes.
The Gatekeeper's Ledger Published
The Landlord in the Chair Published
The council president who controls housing policy is a landlord whose finances the disclosure system was not built to reveal. 33 Form 700 filings, zero behested payments, a former client receiving $2.87M in public funding, and an eviction registry cut at 0.0086% of the budget.
The Drains Can't Wait Published
San Diego enters a forecast record El Nino with a multi-billion-dollar stormwater deficit and a documented record of deferred channel maintenance - the same failure that drowned Southcrest in January 2024. The fix for the next flood is not the capital billions; it is ~$8M of channel clearing, now legally fast under AB 3227. Going into the storm, the Mayor's proposed FY27 budget moved to cut channel clearing from 18 miles to 13.
The Airbnb Play Published
One disclosed $100,000 behested payment to build a skate plaza in Encanto sits inside a $3.8 million Airbnb campaign to defeat a San Diego vacation-rental tax that would have raised up to $133 million per year. The payment was legal, the disclosure proper — the math is the scandal.
The Gloria Machine Published
The machine changes party but not behavior: the same lobbyists and developers, now operating through Democratic officeholders.