Category: San Diego County Board of Supervisors

Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer to Run for County Board of Supervisors

July 15, 2023
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Kevin Faulconer—a Republican and the former mayor of San Diego—announced his candidacy July 11 for the San Diego Board of Supervisors District 3 seat in the upcoming 2024 election. The district covers Coronado to Carlsbad and is currently represented by Democratic Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, who is seeking reelection. Mr. Faulconer was a San Diego councilman…

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San Diego Supervisors Chase More State Funding to Combat Homelessness

May 26, 2023
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3–1 to apply for more state funding to purchase four hotels to convert into permanent housing for the homeless during its May 23 meeting. The supervisors did not say, at this time, how much they plan to seek from California’s Homekey funds, which are designated to create…

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Nathan Fletcher Officially Resigns From San Diego County Board of Supervisors

May 15, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—In his first public statement since leaving the state to enter a rehabilitation clinic, former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher officially resigned from the position on May 15, apologizing for his actions but denying he committed any crimes. Fletcher announced on March 29 his plans to resign, while also admitting to an affair…

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San Diego County Moves to Hold Special Election to Fill Nathan Fletcher’s Seat

May 2, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 2 to move forward with a special election on Aug. 15 to fill the District 4 seat being vacated by Nathan Fletcher. The board voted 4–0 to advance a resolution, which will be formally presented at the board’s May 23 meeting, to call for…

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San Diego Supervisors Approve ‘No Confidence’ Vote Against Nathan Fletcher

April 11, 2023
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a vote of no-confidence in fellow Supervisor Nathan Fletcher April 11, after he admitted to cheating on his wife and said he would check into a treatment facility for alcohol abuse, trauma, and post-traumatic stress. Although the board has no power to forcefully remove Fletcher the 4–0…

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San Diego County Move Forward to Help Homeless Veterans

February 7, 2023
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SAN DIEGO—The county Board of Supervisors Feb. 7 unanimously approved the development of a plan to help homeless veterans find a place to live. As proposed by Supervisors Nathan Fletcher and Nora Vargas, the plan could be ready in April and feature input from community groups, government representatives, and people who have experienced homelessness. The…

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San Diego Supervisors OK Old Town, Tijuana River Valley Park Upgrades

December 14, 2022
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SAN DIEGO—The county Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 14 in favor of improvements to parks in a historic, popular San Diego tourist spot and the Tijuana River Valley. The board agreed to solicit bids to develop and operate a recreational complex in the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park in the South Bay region, and…

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San Diego Mayor Signs Executive Order Cracking Down On Fentanyl

December 5, 2022
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San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria signed an executive order Nov. 29 to increase public awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and to strengthen law enforcement’s ability to prevent the sale and use of the drug in the city. According to officials, deaths from an accidental fentanyl overdoses—a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent…

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San Diego County Considering Retiring Policy Against Illegal Drug Activity in Taxpayer-Funded Housing

November 29, 2022
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Nov. 15 to continue discussions about eliminating its zero-tolerance policy against those engaging in illegal drug activity in taxpayer-funded housing. According to the county, such a change would support its vision of a “just, sustainable, and resilient future” for the health and safety of underserved communities by…

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San Diego County OKs Transfer of Cannabis Licensing to Planning Department

November 17, 2022
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SAN DIEGO—The San Diego County Board of Supervisors gave final approval Nov. 16 to an ordinance that transfers cannabis licensing duties from the sheriff’s department to the county’s planning department. The board gave initial approval to the ordinance Oct. 26, and voted 3–0 Wednesday on final approval. The ordinance will take effect in 30 days….

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