Category: Supervisor Jim Desmond

San Diego Supervisors Support Removing Graffiti From Private Property for Free

January 13, 2023
Board Chair Nora VargasBrent Panasgraffiti removalLocal NewsPlanning & Development Services DepartmentPolicies & ImpactsRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSouthern CaliforniaSupervisor Jim Desmondtraditionally under-served communitiesUS
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San Diego County Supervisors voted 4–0 Wednesday to advance a proposal, introduced by the County Planning & Development Services Department, that would give residents in unincorporated areas a break when it comes to ridding their property of graffiti. The supervisors cast a final vote at the hearing of such an ordinance on Jan. 25. If approved, property…

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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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Officials Urge ‘Maximum Penalty’ for Man Arrested 10 Times in 2 Years

June 21, 2022
Crime and IncidentsEscondidoLocal NewsMaximum penaltyRegional NewsRegional-Local NewsSan DeigoSouthern CaliforniaSupervisor Jim DesmondUS
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San Diego County officials are urging a judge to issue the maximum sentence for a repeat offender arrested in Escondido last month, making it the 10th time the suspect was arrested in the last two years. Supervisor Jim Desmond was joined by Escondido officials at a June 21 news conference where they blamed Proposition 47, 57,…

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