My comments on the comments

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News Date
01/17/25
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In my role as acting Chair of the Board of Supervisors, I’m looking forward to a fresh start in working with the public to ensure everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 

I discussed that recently (more below), but first, thank you to everyone who has done so much to help L.A. fire victims. This week, I heard from the community with more ways to help. Here’s one for you to consider:

Help Out LA!

The American Legion, the nation’s largest and oldest veterans service organization, has opened posts across San Diego County to accept help for Los Angeles-area fire victims. 

They are accepting donations at the following locations: 

● Chula Vista Post 434 (47 5th Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910)

● La Mesa Post 282 (8118 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942)

● Escondido Post 149 (230 E Park Ave, Escondido, CA 92025)

● National City Post 255 (35 E 18th St, National City, CA 91950)

● Vista Post 365 (1234 S Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA 92084)

● Lemon Grove Post 201 (8015 Broadway, Lemon Grove, CA 91945)

● Santee Post 364 (8516 Magnolia Ave #203, Santee, CA 92071)

The public is encouraged to contribute the following essential items:

● Toothbrushes and toothpaste

● Baby wipes

● Bath towels

● Feminine hygiene products

● Toilet paper

● Eye contact lens solution

● Mouthwash

● Hair brushes

● Diaper rash cream

● Diapers

● Grocery store and restaurant gift cards

This is an option for you to consider to help. For more information about this donation effort or to locate the nearest drop-off site, you can contact The American Legion at mn.vicmartin@gmail.com.

My Comments on Public Comment

After a Board meeting last week, I met with members of the public to hear their thoughts about how we can serve them better. The conversation largely focused on the procedures for making public comments during a meeting.  

We also discussed how to make sure people are fairly and equally informed about how to participate, such as creating a video on the rules and procedures of hearings that is played at the beginning of a meeting. 

With my colleagues, I will keep exploring ways to make it clear how the public can participate in public hearings. 

Speaking of Civic Engagement Opportunities: Apply!

Are you interested in serving on a county board or commission? We are looking for candidates to fill some of the following vacancies for County District 3. Go here to review the roles, responsibilities and requirements. For a full list of vacancies, view list here for all County Supervisors. 

We’re trying to fill spots on: 

  • Behavioral Health Advisory Board

  • Advisory Council for Aging and Independence Services

  • Parks Advisory Committee

  • Flood Control District Advisory Committee

  • Child and Family Strengthening Advisory Board

  • Fire Protection District Fire Advisory Board

Apply here!

For more information contact Cipriano Vargas at Cipriano.vargas@sdcounty.ca.gov

In Service,

Terra