Judge rules against former San Diego mayor Kevin Faulconer in ballot designation dispute Secretary of State Shirley Weber's court filings argue that Faulconer was termed out as San Diego's mayor and thus did not voluntarily retire from the office. Author: City News Service Updated: 5:24 PM PDT July 21, 2021 SAN DIEGO — A judge Wednesday denied former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer's request to be labeled as the city's retired mayor on the ballot in this year's gubernatorial recall election. Secretary of State Shirley Weber's court filings argue that Faulconer was termed out as San Diego's mayor and thus did not voluntarily retire from the office.