San Diego uses a council-manager form of government, which it adopted in 1931. The mayor and eight council members are elected every four years, and they appoint the city manager.
Head Official: Mayor Dick Murphy (R) (since 2000; current term expires November 2008)
Total Number of City Employees: 11,085 (2004)
City Information: City Hall, 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101; telephone (619)236-5555