Del Mar leaders have been negotiating with the 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the Del Mar Fairgrounds, since 2024 in hopes of reaching an agreement to develop affordable housing on their property. Arabo has also publicly praised the Seaside Ridge project at Fairgrounds board meetings and questioned why the city of Del Mar has not approved the proposed bluff-top development. My concern has always been protecting the Del Mar Fairgrounds and ensuring that decisions involving state property are made in the best interests of the people of California.” The Del Mar City Council approved the item without any discussion on Monday. In order for these units to be counted toward Del Mar’s affordable housing quota, San Diego would need to annex the land to Del Mar.