We've known for a while now that SANDAG, the Federal Government, and the State of California have been looking to implement a per-mile tax.

The Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to authorize a memorandum of agreement between the County of San Diego and the San Diego Housing Commission to purchase four hotels in an effort to combat homelessness.

I am focused on a topic that demands immediate attention: the alarming rise in children accidentally ingesting cannabis products.

We are all too familiar with the devastating impact of suicide, as it has touched the lives of so many in our community. In 2021, San Diego County alone witnessed 364 deaths by suicide, a stark reminder of the urgency and importance of enhanced suicide prevention efforts.

We continue to hear politicians tout buzzwords like equality and equity, as a way to lift people out of poverty. Blame the rich to help the poor, and you’ll continue to get re-elected.

Drowning is a preventable tragedy that claims the lives of far too many individuals, particularly children. In San Diego, we have the privilege of enjoying water activities year-round.

As a country, we must have borders and ensure that those entering the United States do so orderly and humanely. Seeing the recent images of thousands of people making their way through Central America and Mexico is alarming, and I'm concerned the Federal Government is ill-prepared and has not put the resources in place to adequately protect San Diegans and the asylum seeking migrants.

Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to support a special election to fill the District 4 seat.

San Diego lost a true legend on April 8th, when Herbert C. Meyer passed away while vacationing with his family in Spokane, Washington.

With a heavy heart, we adjourn today's meeting in honor of Arie de Jong Jr, a man whose life embodied the true meaning of faith, family, and community.