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Environment
Nov. 4, 2024

Two rural districts -- Valley Center and Deer Springs -- which historically have not received as much property tax revenue as other districts, will now be receiving more funds as a result of a six percent property tax increase approved by the county Board of Supervisors.

County of San Diego- Boards and Commissions Fire Advisory Board

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David Rodi

San Diego

Politics
Oct. 15, 2024

Significant in-person public comment was made in opposition to the proposed USDG fuel transfer depot for the west side of National City (application for permit in process / under review by City of National City Planning Department).

City of National City- City Council Committees Regular City Council Meeting

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Cynthia Quinonez

San Diego

Politics
Nov. 12, 2024

There were three big items at this well-attended meeting Along with local TV cameras there were approximately 75 people. The discussion to declare a state of local emergency due to cross-border contamination at the Tijuana River Valley took over 30 minutes, with all in agreement

City of Chula Vista- City Council Committees Chula Vista City Council

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Alisa Judge

San Diego

Politics
Nov. 12, 2024

Ultimately, the Council voted unanimously to grant the appeal after extensive comments from community members and Councilmember Henry L. Foster about a controversy surrounding “Footnote 7”, which allowed an exceptional increase in density.

City of San Diego- City Council Committees City Council

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Carlos Moyeda

San Diego

Development
Nov. 1, 2024

Discuss the approval or denial of various development projects and programs. Among these projects were: (3) the Smart Growth Incentive Program and (4) the Regional Climate Action Plan.

SANDAG- Board of Directors Committees Regional Planning Committee

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Jordan Bell

San Diego

Education
Nov. 1, 2024

The meeting included a detailed discussion of the Commission’s proposed by-laws changes. The participants noted the importance of complying with rules governing any changes in by-laws.

County of San Diego- Boards and Commissions Commission on the Status Of Women And Girls- Commission Meeting

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Alisa Judge

San Diego

Politics
Oct. 24, 2024

A presentation went over the roles, duties, and procedures members of the Chula Vista Commission must know. The two highlighted the importance of the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act.

City of Chula Vista- Boards & Commissions Human Relations Commission

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Anthony Corrales

San Diego

Health
Oct. 10, 2024

The Community Action Board is a group of individuals who are citizens of San Diego who work for the people of San Diego; they prioritize low-income and struggling communities’ best interests.

County of San Diego- Boards and Commissions Community Action Board

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David Euell

San Diego

Finance
Oct. 30, 2024

There were also three Authorizations of physical plant items (Elevator and Escalator Maintenance, Replacement of Power Transformers, and Stormwater Repairs) that were all significant expenditures; only some of that money is in the current budget.

City of San Diego- Boards & Commissions Convention Center Corporation Board

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Simon Mayeski

San Diego

Development
Oct. 18, 2024

The Transportation Committee voted to recommend that the Board of Directors approve the criteria and release the Call of Projects for Cycle 6 of the Smart Growth Incentive Program (SGIP), a program aimed at funding local infrastructure and planning projects.

SANDAG- Board of Directors Committees Transportation Committee

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Josh Frojelin

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