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New County Chief Administrative Officer Appointed
The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on June 4 to appoint Ebony Shelton as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Shelton is the first Afro-Latina in County history to serve in the role. She will start her new... — Updated 6/26/2024
County Supervisors Approve Appointment of New Chief Administrative Officer
The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Ebony Shelton as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Shelton is the first Afro-Latina in County history to serve in the role. She will start her new posit... — Updated 6/4/2024
Help County Set Budget Priorities
It is not released until May, but the County is already working on the budget for the next fiscal year. And thinking about what to prioritize in a volatile economy. That’s where you come in. The County wants your help. You’re invited to fill out a survey on Engage San Diego Cou... — Updated 3/5/2024
Chairwoman Delivers Second State of the County Address
County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Nora Vargas gave her second State of the County address during an evening presentation Feb. 21. The chairwoman talked about the County’s many accomplishments over the last year, but said she was particularly proud of the community for r... — Updated 2/29/2024
Poll Workers Needed, March 5 Presidential Primary
Poll workers, especially those who are bilingual in any one of 10 specific languages, are needed for the March 5 Presidential Primary Election. The Registrar’s office is required by federal law to provide bilingual speakers and voting materials to voters who speak Spanish, F... — Updated 2/15/2024
Postcards Go Out to Registered Voters for Nov. 7 Elections
More than 430,000 postcards have been mailed to registered voters in the Fourth Supervisorial District, Fallbrook Public Utility District and Rainbow Municipal Water District listing their voting options for the Nov. 7 special election. Only the voters who live in each of those... — Updated 11/9/2023
County Board Approves Workplace Justice Fund
Local victims of wage theft can turn to a County Workplace Justice Fund for help while trying to regain their lost wages. The Board of Supervisors approved the introduction of an ordinance May 23, which would put $100,000 into the new fund. Board supervisors will meet on Tuesday,... — Updated 6/26/2023
Postcards to Registered Voters for District 4 Special Primary
Nearly 400,000 postcards are on their way to registered voters in the Fourth Supervisorial District listing their voting options for the Aug. 15 special primary election. The person elected will fill District 4’s vacant seat for the remainder of the current term ending in J... — Updated 6/15/2023