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Opinion: I’m on the Board of Supervisors, and I won’t let the Nathan Fletcher scandal set us back

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04/13/23
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer writes about the County's continued focus on serving our communities and addressing the pressing challenges confronting San Diego.

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County Supervisors to expand ‘Live Well on Wheels’ fleet for homeless outreach

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04/10/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer advances homeless outreach through creative Live Well on Wheels program.

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California does a great job recovering workers’ stolen wages. But few get help

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04/05/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer announces new efforts to help workers recover stolen wages.

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‘It’s in our DNA’: San Diego Community Power commits to 100 percent renewable energy by 2035

News Date
03/25/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer hosts a rally calling for a firm commitment to  100% renewable energy by 2035.

 

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How to keep people from cycling in and out of jail? Make it easier to get services, many say

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03/05/23
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The “Safety Through Services” initiative proposed by Supervisor Terra-Lawson Remer advances a data-driven approach to improving public safety.

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Wage theft in San Diego returns to pre-pandemic levels as officials take aim at offenders

News Date
03/02/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer Takes Aim at Wage Theft, Champions Workers Rights.

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California is a haven for reproductive rights, but anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers still thrive

News Date
03/02/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer champions reproductive freedom, condemns misleading tactics by pregnancy crisis centers.

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Crisis Pregnancy Centers

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03/02/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer champions reproductive freedom, condemns misleading tactics by pregnancy crisis centers.

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County Supervisors Vote to Advance Sustainable Land-Use Policy

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03/01/23
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County Supervisors Vote to Advance Sustainable Land-Use Policy.

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Tijuana sewage hit San Diego beaches at record pace in 2022. What will this summer bring?

News Date
02/25/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer Decries Sewage Crisis Poisoning Our Environment.

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San Diego Declares February 17th “Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe Day

News Date
02/19/23
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 Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer presents proclamation celebrating Karl Denson’s musical achievement.

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Marine Skimmers Ribbon Cutting at Coronado Cays Yacht Club

News Date
02/19/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer Honors Emerald Keepers and Coronado Cays Yacht Club As Partners in Keeping Our Beaches and Coastlines Clean.

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County looks to keep jail population numbers low by exploring alternatives to incarceration

News Date
02/13/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s “Safety Through Services” initiative takes another step forward.

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VOSD Podcast: No Silver Bullets

News Date
02/10/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer discusses homelessness, behavioral health and more on the Voice of San Diego podcast.

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San Diego County supervisors advance wage proposal for road project workers

News Date
01/25/23
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Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer champions improved working conditions for traffic control workers.

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Supervisors OK More Help For Youth Moving Leaving Foster Care

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01/25/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer increases funding to support foster youth, prevent homelessness.

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County Supervisors Approve & Help Finance Holocaust Remembrance Exhibit

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01/25/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer champions County’s first Holocaust Remembrance Exhibit.

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Some county workers will receive state bonuses

News Date
01/24/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer applauds brave County workers for protecting the community from COVID-19.

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County to begin tracking homeless population by name

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01/24/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s data-driven homeless plan takes next step.

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Janitors and home care workers rally for better pay, labor protections

News Date
01/24/23
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer stands with working families, demands dignity and respect.

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County says data shows gun policies work

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01/24/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer continues the effort to reduce gun violence, protect our children and community.

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With focus on veterans, children and seniors, Nora Vargas becomes first Latina to lead county supervisors

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01/10/23
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Supervisors Nora Vargas and Terra Lawson-Remer make history, becoming the first Latina Chair and LGBTQI+ Vice Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

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Elected leaders plan to address many issues impacting Pacific Beach

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01/05/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer outlines her 2023 priorities for Pacific Beach.

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San Diego Foundation Awards $180K in Grants to Connect Youth to Green Economy

News Date
01/01/23
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s proposal to hire young San Diegans for the green jobs of tomorrow takes another step forward.

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County advances plan to build public health lab

News Date
11/02/22
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer touted the County’s commitment to strengthening public health infrastructure after a devastating pandemic.

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Lawson-Remer Proposal for Data-Driven Solution to Homelessness Passes Unanimously

News Date
10/30/22
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The County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal from Supervisors Lawson-Remer and Desmond to explore a “by-name list” to better understand the individual drivers of homelessness and identify prevention practices.

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San Diego County supervisors approve opioid framework

News Date
10/26/22
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer voted with her fellow Supervisors to approve a framework to spend the $100 million settlement money from pharmaceutical companies.

 

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With Support of Supervisor Lawson-Remer, New Recupratice Care Bed for Homeless Open in Escondido

News Date
10/26/22
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After a $ 3 million dollar County investment championed by Supervisor Lawson-Remer, a new 106-bed recuperative center for homeless people recently charged from the hospital opens in Escondido.

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Supervisor Lawson-Remer, County Board Advances Action To Tackle Fentanyl

News Date
10/11/22
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer along with County Board of Supervisors unanimously approves proposal for required fentanyl awareness education in county classrooms. The proposal also includes distribution of naloxone and training on how to use it to parents and students.

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10,000 homes, more high-rises, fewer rules: County, city commit to new housing goals at rare joint meeting

News Date
10/03/22
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“The housing challenges we face are bigger than any one jurisdiction can solve alone,” said Supervisor Lawson-Remer.

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County Approves Ambitious Guaranteed Income Proposal from Supervisor Lawson-Remer

News Date
10/02/22
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Lawson-Remer says little investment upfront can prevent kids from having to enter foster care, which comes with greater societal costs and greater challenges for the child and parents. 

 

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Citing ‘a crisis with child care,’ officials urge more subsidies, training

News Date
08/24/22
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and Congressmember Mike Levin spoke at a roundtable discussion on the high costs and low availability of child care in San Diego County

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Supervisor Lawson-Remer Champions Guaranteed Income Program for San Diego Families

News Date
08/20/22
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The County Board of Supervisors approved Lawson-Remer’s proposed Guaranteed Income project for the next two years to help hard-working/at-risk San Diego families meet their basic needs.

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County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer calls for ‘united voice’ on coastal issues during appearance in La Jolla

News Date
08/20/22
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At a Town Hall in La Jolla, County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, a graduate of La Jolla High, discussed her priorities for the newly redrawn District 3.

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San Diego County supervisors OK resolution for federal reproductive health data bill

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08/17/22
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and Supervisor Nora Vargas sponsored a resolution urging the federal government to protect reproductive health data.

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Lawson-Remer proposal for a ‘By-Name’ List to Track Homelessness Approved Unanimously by County Board

News Date
08/16/22
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County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Supervisor Lawson-Remer’s co-sponsored measure to adopt the use of a “by-name” list for all people experiencing homelessness. This will allow us to understand each individual as a person, better coordinate care, and keep track of progress over time to ensure the most vulnerable don’t fall through the cracks.

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'My Body, My Data' | The fight to protect reproductive health information

News Date
08/16/22
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and Supervisor Nora Vargas call the Board of Supervisors to support My Body My Data, the national bill proposed by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs that aims to ensure reproductive and sexual health privacy and prevent sensitive reproductive health data from being collected, retained, and used by entities not currently covered under HIPAA.

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Change is upon us, new county budget helps prepare

News Date
07/15/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer details how the County's new budget advances key investments in mental health, homelessness, sustainability. 

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28 years, 160 Arrests: What one Man's Record Reveals About San Diego's Broken Justice System

News Date
07/11/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer's data-driven approach to protecting public safety receives praise from advocates and reformers. 

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San Diego County’s emergency declaration targeting fentanyl will save lives

News Date
06/29/22
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San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board Applauds Supervisors Jim Desmond and Terra Lawson-Remer for pushing the issue of rising Fentynal deaths to the forefront.

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Board of Supervisors declares illegal fentanyl a public health emergency

News Date
06/28/22
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County Board Unanimously adopts Supervisor Lawson-Remer's proposal to tackle illicit fentanyl. 

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Supervisor Lawson-Remer Votes to Approve Historic County Budget

News Date
06/28/22
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Vote advances historic investments in mental health, homelessness, and sustainability.

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Local officials gather to support women's reproduction rights

News Date
06/27/22
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer stands with San Diego’s elected official to denounce the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

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San Diegans rally, local leaders react to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

News Date
06/24/22
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With the early Friday morning announcement of the overturning of Roe v Wade, Supervisor Lawson-Remer calls for an amendment to the California state constitution to protect reproductive rights.

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2 County Supervisors to propose study for ways to sue gun manufacturers

News Date
06/14/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer calls for the County to hold gun manufacturers accountable.

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Supervisors Approve County Workforce Recruitment Effort for Neurodiverse Community

News Date
06/14/22
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County Board of Supervisors unanimously approves initiative by Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer to open doors to neurodivergent San Diegans.

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County passes trio of gun control and school safety measures

News Date
06/14/22
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer pushes for litigation to hold the multi-billion-dollar gun industry accountable to keep San Diego families safe.

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$124M in TransNet Funds Help to Boost Wetlands, Add New Bikeways, Walkways, at San Elijo Lagoon

News Date
06/04/22
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Lawson-Remer praises newly opened bridge saying, “This is the infrastructure our region needs — infrastructure that’s convenient and flexible so you can get around whether you decide to bike, drive, or walk.”

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County leaders announce plan to bring affordable housing to San Diego

News Date
06/03/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer discusses initiative to build 10,000 affordable new homes.

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How to Stop an Amazon Warehouse from Taking Over Your Town

News Date
05/31/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer stands up to corporations like Amazon, cementing workers’ rights across San Diego County.

“…they’re going to have to play by the rules and they’re going to have to treat workers fairly”, says Lawson-Remer.

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Work begins on ‘a place of healing’ for homeless in Midway

News Date
05/31/22
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The homeless crisis has made the streets of Midway into a place of suffering, but this shelter will help turn Midway into a place of healing, a place for recovery and new beginnings,” said County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, who represents the area.

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Council declares San Diego 'safe city' for reproductive freedom

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05/24/22
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With SCOTUS poised to overturn Roe v. Wade after the 49th anniversary Supervisor Lawson-Remer says, "We cannot stand by as people across our nation are stripped of our rights, and the progress so many have fought for is erased”

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Annual Count of Homeless in San Diego County Finds 10% Increase Over 2 Years

News Date
05/20/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer believes data is critical to ensure the right services reach the right people in San Diego’s unhoused population.

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Elected leaders urged to move forward on long-sought transit connection to San Diego airport

News Date
05/17/22
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As SANDAG discusses expanding transit to San Diego International, Supervisor Lawson-Remer suggests Old Town as a site for transit expansion.

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Detained Immigrants Now Have Free Legal Help in San Diego County

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04/28/22
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San Diego County ushers in first legal aid program of its kind to help detained migrants

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04/28/22
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With the Immigrant Legal Defense program up-and-running, Supervisor Lawson-Remer says this program will help alleviate the backlog of people in detention centers while promoting due process rights.

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The Compass Station now offering homeless services in Pacific Beach

News Date
04/28/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer helps open homeless resource center focused on coastal areas.

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San Diego County launches immigrant legal defense program

News Date
04/28/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer announces the launch of a landmark Immigrant Legal Defense Program to uphold constitutional values and promote fairness in the justice system.

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San Diego County to seek out federal money for stormwater improvements

News Date
04/27/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer proposes much-needed investments in stormwater infrastructure to protect our beaches, coastlines, and public health.

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San Diego County supervisors to weigh in on statewide abortion amendment

News Date
04/23/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer calls on State officials to enshrine to right to choose and stand as a beacon of hope for women across the country.

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San Diego County's climate change plan is to be at zero carbon emissions by 2045

News Date
04/18/22
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Lawson-Remer joins CBS 8 to discuss how the County is stepping up to tackle the Climate Crisis  

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San Diego Foundation Awards $180K: Green Job Options for Young People

News Date
04/14/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer cheered on the next phase of this important initiative she spearheaded to provide opportunities for San Diego’s youth and expand the region’s green economy.

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County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer Introduces Herself to ‘New’ Constituents of District 3 in Ocean Beach and Point Loma

News Date
04/08/22
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County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer welcomes Ocean Beach to District 3 as part of the 2021 redistricting.

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County ends vaccination mandate for new hires, testing for existing workers

News Date
04/05/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer calls out the need to address the childcare crisis created by COVID-19.

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County Rolls Back Red-Tape to Help Struggling San Diegans, Distribute More State and Federal Funding as Lawson-Remer Initiative Gains Approval

News Date
03/15/22
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County Board OKs Plan Spearheaded by Supervisor Lawson-Remer to Remove Barriers to Food and Financial Assistance Services.

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San Diego County to divest of fossil fuel companies

News Date
03/03/22
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As the County Board of Supervisors voted to excluded fossil fuel companies from the County’s investment portfolio, Supervisor Lawson-Remer expressed her support saying, “this is very historic that we’re taking action as a board to say that we’re not going to be investing in any more industries that profit from destroying our planet”.

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County supervisors vote to divest from fossil fuel industries

News Date
03/01/22
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A unanimous vote from the County Board of Supervisors will ban investments in fossil fuels from the County’s $13 billion investment pool aligning the County’s budget with the region’s climate values.

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County launches campaign to promote Mobile Crisis Response Team

News Date
03/01/22
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Supervisors Lawson-Remer and Fletcher tout success of a new County program to help those experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Mobile Crisis Response Teams Successfully Operating Countywide

News Date
02/28/22
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Supervisors Lawson-Remer and Fletcher were joined by county staff to announce early success with the counties Mobile Crisis Response Teams program.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health or substance abuse crisis, call the Access & Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240

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Annual San Diego 'WeAllCount' homeless census count begins Thursday

News Date
02/25/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer joined the Regional Task Force on Homelessness for the annual homeless census count that provides critical data to help the County better address the needs of unhoused individuals.

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North County Drivers Get Nine New Miles of I-5 Carpool Lanes Today

News Date
02/24/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer champions the grand opening of carpool lanes on Interstate 5. Supports vital infrastructural investments to reduce pollution and improve lives.

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County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer says she is ‘excited’ to have Rancho Santa Fe in her District

News Date
02/23/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer welcomes Rancho Santa Fe to District 3 and outlines her priorities for our region. 

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County Moves Toward Regional Decarbonization Plan

News Date
02/19/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer sets County on the path to decarbonization with a focus on growing the green economy and protecting working families.

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Gov. Newsom Visits San Diego to Highlight New Efforts to Protect Californians from Gun Violence

News Date
02/18/22
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer joined Governor Gavin Newsom to tackle gun violence and ensure California is safer for our children- and all of us.

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Rent Subsidy for Low Income Seniors

News Date
02/07/22
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With cost of living on the rise, Supervisor Lawson-Remer met with ABC 10 to discuss her proposal for a Senior Rent Subsidy program in San Diego County.

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County Moves Forward with Food Program

News Date
01/26/22
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer sat down to discuss a new proposal that will provide sustainable food while supporting our local agriculture industry.

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California plans to be abortion sanctuary if Roe v. Wade overturned

News Date
12/08/21
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With reproductive rights under attack on the federal level Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer reaffirms, “I want to make this clear to every woman and person listening now that San Diego County supports strong and safe abortion access”

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County Mobile Crisis Teams to be expanded Wednesday; Supervisors OK Report

News Date
12/07/21
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The County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a report from the county-wide Mobile Crisis Response teams that will serve as an alternative to assist those experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.

Supervisor Lawson-Remer spoke on the program as an alternative to law enforcement saying, "This is quite literally an issue of life and death."

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Supervisors Hear COVID-19 Update, Continue Emergency Declaration

News Date
12/07/21
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As the County Board of Supervisors votes to continue Emergency Declaration, Supervisor Lawson-Remer calls for better public outreach on vaccines especially in North County cities seeing lower vaccination rates.

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New 24/7 Library Kiosk Opens in Encinitas

News Date
12/06/21
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer speaks at the ribbon cutting for the new 24/7 Encinitas Library kiosk that will provide more books closer to where people live and work.

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County Launches Regional Homeless Outreach Program

News Date
12/01/21
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer along with Supervisor Desmond launch homeless outreach teams in North County cities to better serve the needs of San Diego County's unhoused population.

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San Diego County Supervisors oppose offshore oil drilling, create women's equity ordinance

News Date
11/16/21
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to support Supervisors Lawson-Remer and Fletcher’s endorsement of an act that will protect Southern California waters.

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Senior care providers race to address caregiver shortage

News Date
11/16/21
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer shares her plans for increasing care economy in San Diego County amidst a caregiver shortage.

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County Launches Homeless Outreach Teams in North County Cities

News Date
11/15/21
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer along with Supervisor Desmond launch homeless outreach teams in North County.

“Homeless outreach is human outreach,” Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer said.

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San Diego County Supervisors Vote to Ban ‘Ghost Guns'

News Date
10/19/21
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has voted in favor of a proposal by Supervisor Lawson-Remer and Fletcher that would ban dangerous “ghost guns” on the county level. 

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County Supervisors OK study to keep some with mental illness, drug problems out of jail

News Date
10/18/21
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The County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve Supervisor Lawson-Remer’s proposed data-driven approach. This proposal will investigate services and programs that could serve as alternatives to jailing.

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California is studying public banking, could it come to San Diego?

News Date
10/15/21
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With talk on the state level of public banking, Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer joins KPBS to discuss in how public banking could be useful in advancing affordable housing in San Diego County.

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Amazon Abandons Warehouse Plan Because San Diego Is Considering Worker Protection Law

News Date
10/12/21
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer's proposed “Working Families Ordinance" leads Amazon to pull out of plans for San Diego facility. "Amazon's rhetoric is we’re creating good jobs for the people of San Diego, and they have come into many communities with promises around creating economic opportunity … But once there were real expectations to pay enough so people don't live in poverty, Amazon walked away," said Supervisor Lawson-Remer

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County to join 5-city CCA as alternative to SDG&E. Will it bring lower electric rates?

News Date
09/01/21
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Supervisor Lawson-Remer votes to advance cheaper, greener energy in San Diego County by joining. San Diego Community Power.  A lifelong environmental advocate, Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer was selected by her Board colleagues to serve as the county’s representative on the SDCP board.

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New Tenant Resource for SD County Renters

News Date
07/23/21
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If you are a renter in the San Diego area, the San Diego Eviction Prevention Collaborative has recently launched a great new resource:  housinghelpsd.org. The site is built to help tenants to access available support programs and learn their rights.

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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer on District 3 Priorities

News Date
06/07/21
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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer sat down with NBC 7’s Priya Sridhar to discuss the issues important to the constituents of  District 3 and San Diego County as a whole.

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Lawson-Remer Testified before Congress Against Off-Shore Drilling

News Date
05/13/21
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SAN DIEGO — Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, an economist and environmental attorney testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee on Thursday, May 13th at 10:00am Pacific. A lifelong environmental advocate, Supervisor Lawson-Remer was invited by Representative Levin to provide testimony on the importance of protecting coastal communities like San Diego County from offshore oil drilling. 

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County Supervisors Approve Operational Overhaul to Prioritize Sustainability

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05/05/21
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SAN DIEGO — The County Board of Supervisors today approved a package of policies to restructure County operations to focus on sustainability, and provide residents and businesses new tools to expand natural habitat. Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer partnered with Chair Nathan Fletcher and Vice Chair Nora Vargas on various pieces of the legislation.  

“Having a board led by people as committed to environmental justice as my colleagues Supervisors Fletcher and Vargas is transformational for our region,” Supervisor Lawson-Remer said. “Sustainability is not just something we need in our communities, but also in how local government works. This legislative package will restructure the County with sustainability as a focus, make climate action a part of our culture and daily operations, and provide new tools for residents and businesses to live more sustainably.”

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County to provide attorneys to immgrants facing deportation

News Date
05/04/21
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The County Board of Supervisors has voted in favor of Supervisor Lawson-Remer’s landmark proposal to protect the due process rights of immigrants in San Diego County.

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Vote Makes SD First Border County in US to Provide Legal Representation for Immigrants

News Date
05/04/21
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SAN DIEGO — The County Board of Supervisors approved a plan by Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer today that will make San Diego the first southern border county in the United States with a program to provide legal representation for immigrants facing removal proceedings. The initiative will help address the current backlog in immigration courts, while also saving taxpayer dollars and supporting the local economy. 

“Our justice system should be based on facts and law, not access to wealth and resources. Everyone in this nation, whether a citizen or not, has an established right under our constitution to be represented by legal counsel, and this program will help immigrants afford the ability to have a fair day in court,” said Supervisor Lawson-Remer, who is also an attorney. 

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San Diego County to Make Inmate Calls Free | Union Tribune

News Date
05/02/21
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to make phone calls in county-run jails and juvenile detention facilities free.

Because a portion of the fees associated with those calls goes to the San Diego County Sheriff’s department for inmate services — roughly $2.8 million a year — the vote also asks county staff to identify funding to replace the lost revenue. 

Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer introduced the proposal. In an interview last week with the San Diego Union-Tribune, she said it was morally wrong for the county to be generating revenue from inmate phone calls, especially since research shows that incarcerated people who are able to maintain connections to friends and family are less likely to reoffend after they are released from custody.

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Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer Proposes Immigrant Legal Defense Program

News Date
04/27/21
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 Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer proposes a program to ensure the right to due process for immigrants in San Diego County by providing legal representation. 

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Supervisors Propose More Sustainable Operations in County Government | Union Tribune

News Date
04/24/21
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ENCINITAS — More native plants could be protected and county government programs would have a renewed focus on sustainability under proposals that will go before the Board of Supervisors next month.

Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer presented details of the proposals Saturday morning at San Diego Botanic Garden, where she was joined by Ari Novy, president and CEO of the garden and former executive director of the U.S. Botanical Garden. While at the Encinitas facility, Lawson-Remer also presented Novy with plaque proclaiming April 24 as San Diego Botanic Garden Day.

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Supervisor Lawson-Remer Takes Action to Fix Low Enrollment in County Aid Programs

News Date
04/05/21
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SAN DIEGO – Launching an effort to “Make the County Work for All,” Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer is advancing two proposed reforms at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors hearing to remove barriers keeping eligible residents from enrolling in County aid programs. 

The first Board Letter, co-sponsored with Vice Chair Nora Vargas, seeks to end “Project 100%,” a policy that requires anyone applying for CalWORKs to agree to a home inspection. Many eligible residents have felt this is an intrusive requirement and it can serve as a disincentive to apply. 

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Supervisors OK starting jobs program for youth, with green focus

News Date
03/16/21
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The County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved  Supervisors Lawson-Remer and Vargas’ proposal to launch a  Youth Environmental and Recreation Jobs  Corp, to provide young San Diegan’s paid employment in the green economy

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County Board Adopts Lawson-Remer’s Proposal to Stop Charging Detained Individuals Exorbitant Call Fees

News Date
03/03/21
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SAN DIEGO — The County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a proposal today by Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer to stop charging incarcerated individuals to make phone or video calls, making San Diego County the first jurisdiction in the U.S. to ensure free telephone and digital communication in a move applauded by criminal justice advocates, residents and even the author of Orange Is the New Black.

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County to Launch $100M in Emergency Rental Assistance

News Date
02/23/21
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SAN DIEGO — $100 million in emergency rental assistance will be available starting Tuesday, March 2, the County announced today. 

“This is a new lifeline for people who are having trouble making ends meet due to the pandemic,” said County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer. “We want to make sure this public health crisis does not leave San Diegans in debt or without a home. If you are having trouble paying rent or utilities, we are here to help.”

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County OKs $30 Million in Grants for Businesses Under 20 Employees | Times of San Diego

News Date
02/06/21
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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously voted to provide $30 million in grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as soon as federal or state stimulus dollars are available.

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San Diego County Teams With UCSD on Plan for Zero-Carbon by 2035 | Union Tribune

News Date
01/27/21
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County leaders are teaming up with UC San Diego to create a blueprint for reducing the region’s carbon footprint to zero by 2035.

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Wednesday to contract with UCSD’s School of Global Policy and Strategy to draft a plan that would establish a framework for zeroing out carbon emissions that cities through the county can embrace.