Joe LaCava is an American politician and engineer serving as the president of the San Diego City Council since 2024.

After graduating Patrick Henry High School, he attended San Diego State University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in engineering.

[3] LaCava worked for the United States Forest Service in Northern California upon graduation, and became a civil engineer when he returned to San Diego.

The district originally included University City until the 2021 redistricting where it was removed in favor of Pacific Beach.

[5] After assuming office in December 2020, LaCava served as president pro tempore of the San Diego City Council from 2023 to 2024.