County of San Diego’s Recruitment of People with Developmental Disabilities for Paid Internships was a Success

05/04/22

The County of San Diego in partnership with PRIDE Industries, the nation’s leading employer of people with disabilities, on Tuesday hosted its “Jay’s Program” recruitment event to provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities for six-month, part-time, paid internship opportunities with County of San Diego departments.

San Diego Pride set to return in person in 2022

12/03/21

After two years of being a mostly virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, San Diego Pride — highlighted by the 1.5-mile-long parade in Hillcrest and two-day festival in Balboa Park — will return in person in 2022.

Board of Supervisors Unanimously Support Anderson and Fletcher’s Efforts Towards Decarbonization

10/20/21

At the October 20th Board of Supervisors meeting, Supervisor Joel Anderson and Chair Nathan Fletcher introduced a joint measure that directed County staff to research alternative forms of renewable energy, as part of the Regional Decarbonization Framework effort.

Chair Nathan Fletcher & BOS Pass Policy to Expand Veterans Care Coordination Program

10/19/21

Chair Nathan Fletcher, a Marine combat veteran, today along with the rest of the Board of Supervisors voted to increase veterans’ accessibility to essential care coordination services when reentering the community after being incarcerated.

COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PASSES COMMON-SENSE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION BY VOTE OF 3-2

10/19/21

Today the San Diego County Board of Supervisors passed common-sense gun safety legislation introduced by Chair Nathan Fletcher and Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer by a vote of 3-2, with Supervisors Jim Desmond and Joel Anderson voting against it.

CHAIR NATHAN FLETCHER WANTS TO EXPAND VOTER ACCESS WITH REGIONAL VOTE CENTERS

10/18/21

Chair Nathan Fletcher is introducing to adopt the regional Vote Center model outlined in the California Voter’s Choice Act. If supported, voter access will be expanded because all voters will receive a vote-by-mail (VBM) ballot, and traditional polling locations will be replaced with regional Vote Centers.

On split vote, county approves proof-of-vaccination requirement for new hires

10/05/21

San Diego County will require proof of vaccination for all new hires, following local health care organizations and others who have steadily tightened coronavirus-related job requirements in recent months.

Chair Fletcher Creates Policy to Declare COVID-19 Misinformation and Public Health Crisis

08/31/21

Nathan Fletcher, Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, is pushing back hard against COVID-19 misinformation. He’s introduced a policy to Declare Health Misinformation a Public Health Crisis, drafted a resolution for his colleagues to support, and developed a series of recommendations to actively combat health misinformation. The Board of Supervisors will vote on the policy during their regularly scheduled Tuesday, August 31 meeting.

Supes Vote to Continue Testing Wastewater for Covid-19 at Schools & Childcare Centers

08/17/21

The Board of Supervisors today, as part of the COVID-19 update, approved extending a contract for the Safer at School Early Alert System, a partnership the County of San Diego has with UC San Diego to test wastewater near schools and childcare centers. Chair Nathan Fletcher during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic secured Board support for $5 million for the initial pilot program, which he envisioned if successful, would be continued and expanded. Today’s vote allocates an additional $2.7 million for the program and expands it to nearly 50 locations.

Board of Supervisors Unanimously Approves the Reestablishment of the Arts and Culture Commission in San Diego County

08/17/21

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to approve the reestablishment of the Arts and Culture Commission paving the way for a more equitable approach to funding and support of arts and culture programs in the County. The board letter was co-docketed by Chair Nathan Fletcher and Vice Chair Nora Vargas and will direct the Chief Administrative Officer to reassess the County’s role for supporting the arts and culture and identify new opportunities for funding.

San Diego County to employers: Get proof your workers have COVID-19 shots or test them weekly

08/16/21

San Diego County officials called on local employers Monday to require their workers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus or receive a weekly COVID-19 test.

San Diego Supervisors want to Revive Defunct County Arts Council

08/14/21

Supervisor Nora Vargas and Chairman Nathan Fletcher will ask their board colleagues on Tuesday to direct Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer to examine ways to better promote arts across the region and report back in 90 days.

San Diego County Notifying Restaurants of $4.5 Million in Permit Fee Refunds

08/12/21

San Diego County began notifying restaurants Thursday of $4.5 million in permit fee refunds for the period of March 16, 2020 through June 15 of this year — the result of a recent settlement in a lawsuit brought by a local restaurant group.

San Diego County Counters Heat Waves with Free Fans and Rides to Cool Zones

07/29/21

Officials are preparing for summer heat with places for San Diegans to cool off.

Spirit of Stonewall recipients an example in serving community

07/02/21

Each year, the San Diego Pride organization honors several people, organizations and groups for their contributions to the community, whether that be volunteering, donations, leadership, activism or, for the first time this year, in the arts. These honorees are nominated by the community and selected by Pride.

San Diego County Not Changing Mask Guidance Because of Delta Variant

06/29/21

Chair Fletcher's statement regarding Mask Guidance in light of the Delta Variant of COVID-19.

Adopted $7.23 Billion County Budget Supports Chair Nathan Fletcher's Framework for the Future

06/29/21

San Diego County’s unanimously adopted $7.23 billion Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget represents the new Board of Supervisors’ commitment to transform the County into a place that values fairness, equity and inclusion, and prioritizes community-centered policymaking.

San Diego County supervisors approve $7.2B budget for 2021-2022 fiscal year

06/29/21

The budget includes money for programs aimed at reducing homelessness, environmental protection, governmental transparency and reforming the justice system.

Supervisors Approve $7.2B County Budget with Increases for Mental Health, Environment

06/29/21

The Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Tuesday to approve a $7.2 billion fiscal year 2021-22 spending plan for San Diego County.

Our Newly-Adopted $7.2 Billion Budget Includes A Larger Focus On Mental Health

06/29/21

NBC 7's coverage of our historic County Budget.

Chair Nathan Fletcher Reflects on COVID-19 w/ CBS 8

06/21/21

Shannon Handy from CBS 8 interview Chair Nathan Fletcher from a conference room in the medical examiner's office, a place he worked out of for several months during the COVID-19 pandemic. She speak with him about the County's response, proud moments and areas he wishes they could have improved on.

Reflecting on COVID-19 Pandemic w/ ABC 10 News

06/21/21

Nathan Fletcher, Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, sits down for an in-depth interview with ABC 10's Derek Staahl to discuss the County of San Diego's COVID-19 response and recovery.

Reflecting on the COVID-19 Pandemic w/ NBC 7

06/21/21

NBC 7's Catherine Garcia sat down with Nathan Fletcher, Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, for a lengthy interview about the County's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

County ceremony marks San Diego reopening

06/15/21

More than 200 people marked the reopening of San Diego County with live music and breakfast burritos at the Hall of Administration early Tuesday morning. The event celebrated a return to public life after more than a year of lockdowns amid the pandemic.

Letter from Chair Fletcher: Commemorating Pride Month 2021

06/09/21

See remarks from Chair Fletcher commemorating the beginning of Pride Month 2021. Happy Pride Month, San Diego!

Comunidad pide que las agencias locales del orden no colaboren con ICE

11/20/20

La junta de supervisores del condado de San Diego escuchó las peticiones de la comunidad, durante una audiencia realizada este martes

California imposes curfew to curb skyrocketing COVID cases

11/19/20

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is imposing an overnight curfew as the most populous state tries to head off a surge in coronavirus cases.

San Diego County Supervisors OK Additional $2M For COVID-19 Income Relief

11/17/20

San Diego County Supervisors voted 3-1 Tuesday to allocate an additional $2 million for an income replacement program for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Supervisor Fletcher Takes Definitive Steps to Support Accurate Gender Identification

10/21/20

Supervisor Nathan Fletcher (He/Him/His) makes “personal pronouns” a part of the standard operating procedures for his County Board of Supervisors’ office to show support, respect and create an inclusive environment for all, especially the LGBTQIA+ community. Supervisor Fletcher and his entire team now have their “personal pronouns” listed in their email signatures and with their biographies at www.SupervisorNathanFletcher.com.

Supervisor Fletcher & Rider Safety Visibility Launch Pedal Ahead Electric Bicycle Community Program

09/22/20

Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, in partnership with the 501c3 Rider Safety Visibility (RSV), today launched Pedal Ahead, a two-year, emission-reducing program designed to serve as an alternative to automobile transportation in the fourth supervisorial district, with a particular focus on Chollas, City Heights, Encanto, Linda Vista, Rolando and Redwood Village.

Supervisor Fletcher Reflects on Chelsea's Law 10 Year Anniversary

09/09/20

A decade ago today, Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, who was then a member of the California State Assembly, secured the governor’s signature on a landmark piece of legislation to protect children from violent predators and named to honor Chelsea King, who was violently killed by a known sexually violent predator.

Board Supports Supervisor Fletcher’s Nearly $40 Million in Budget Changes

08/25/20

This afternoon Supervisor Fletcher voted in favor of the 2020-21 County Budget, noting it included $38,770,000 of funding in changes proposed by Supervisor Fletcher. Supervisor Fletcher released the following statement at the conclusion of today’s budget deliberations.

Supervisor Fletcher and Community Leaders Pursue Nearly $50 Million in Amendments to Create a More Equitable San Diego County

08/25/20

Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, Invest in San Diego County Families, and other leaders from communities across the County of San Diego are urging the Board of Supervisors to support a series of budget amendments to help with rental assistance, behavioral health services for homeless San Diegans and income replacement because of COVID-19, internet access to bridge the digital divide and a series of environmental justice improvements, including air quality monitors.

BETTER TOGETHER: Sup. Fletcher joins News 8 to share the generosity of our San Diego community

04/30/20

If you want to help, you need help, or you just want to be inspired by the generosity of San Diegans helping each other, watch this special highlighting the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, launched in March by Supervisor Fletcher in partnership with The San Diego Foundation.

COVID-19 Community Response Fund Surpasses $10 Million Raised; Grants Additional $1.8 Million to Help Vulnerable San Diegans

04/30/20

The San Diego Foundation today announced the COVID-19 Community Response Fund has reached $10.8 million in donations. To date, the Fund has granted $7 million to more than 50 San Diego nonprofit organizations working on the frontline of the coronavirus outbreak.

Serving the Elderly During COVID-19

04/24/20

The San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, launched by Supervisor Fletcher and the San Diego Foundation, has given a $50,000 grant to Elderhelp, which serves more than 6,500 seniors annually throughout San Diego County.

Helping Feeding San Diego Serve County Residents During the COVID-19 Crisis

04/20/20

The San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, launched by Supervisor Fletcher and the San Diego Foundation, gave a $100,000 grant to Feeding San Diego, an independent 501(c)(3) which operates a comprehensive food rescue and distribution network.

Supervisor Fletcher, Partners Stand-Up Loan Program for Small Business and Nonprofits

04/20/20

“We designed this Program to allow public and private entities to donate money that our strategic partners can leverage using their technical expertise, staff capacity, balance sheets and resources to rapidly inject liquidity into the local San Diego County small business sector,” said Supervisor Fletcher, Co-Chair of the County’s COVID-19 Subcommittee.

Hope Lost, Now Found

04/15/20

The San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, launched by Supervisor Fletcher and The San Diego Foundation, gave a $100,000 grant to the Salvation Army, which has dedicating the donation to the economically vulnerable.

Coming to the Aid of Those Who Need and Work in Child Care

04/10/20

The San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, launched by Supervisor Fletcher and The San Diego Foundation, is providing micro-grants ranging from $100 for food and diapers to $575 for child care costs to low-income, essential service workers and child care providers impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

How COVID-19 Response Donations are Helping Society's Most Vulnerable

04/06/20

The San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, launched by Supervisor Fletcher and The San Diego Foundation, gave a $100,000 grant to Interfaith Community Services that will provide meals, help with rent and utility bills, cover the cost of urgent medical and healthcare expenses, and more.

COVID-19 Response Fund Grant to Tri-City Hospital is Saving Lives

04/03/20

The San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, launched by Supervisor Fletcher and The San Diego Foundation, gave a $100,000 grant to the Tri-City Hospital Foundation for new GlideScopes – equipment that allows easier and safer emergency airway management for coronavirus patients and physicians.

Watch: Supervisor Fletcher on the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund

04/03/20

Just weeks after we launched the San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund, donations are already being brought to bear in our communities to help those who have been hardest hit by the economic effects of COVID-19.

Watch: Supervisor Fletcher Speaks at the 2020 San Diego Angel Conference

03/28/20

In March, we joined USD, The Brink, the Small Business Association and hundreds of local entrepreneurs and investors for the annual San Diego Angel Conference. Held virtually this year, the conference builds bridges between the visions that inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and the tools that will help them make their vision a reality.

Qualcomm Foundation Donates $1 Million to San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund; Fund Reaches $5.7 Million

03/20/20

“Qualcomm has been a bedrock of economic stability and generosity in San Diego County for a very long time,” said Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, Co-chair, County of San Diego COVID-19 Subcommittee. “This substantial donation is another example of their continued commitment to empower people and contribute to our community’s well-being.”

United Way of San Diego County Creates Emergency San Diego Worker Assistance Initiative in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

03/20/20

“The United Way is ready to receive applications from San Diegans affected by the economic downturn caused by COVID-19,” said Supervisor Nathan Fletcher. “They are a great partner, a dynamic community resource, and through their programming are on the frontlines to help people who struggle with food security, rental and utility assistance and income replacement or gap funding."

Supervisor Fletcher lanza el Fondo Comunitario de COVID-19 - Univision San Diego

03/19/20

San Diego Leaders Launch COVID-19 Community Response Fund to Address San Diegans’ Growing Needs Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

03/16/20

“In San Diego, we care about one another,” said Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, Co-Chair of the County of San Diego’s COVID-19 Subcommittee and the Regional Task Force on the Homeless. “We stand together and step up to help in times of great need. The San Diego COVID-19 Community Response Fund will lend a helping hand to our friends and neighbors impacted by this ongoing health crisis.”

Los líderes de San Diego lanzan el Fondo de Respuesta Comunitaria COVID-19

03/16/20

El fondo se centra en la seguridad alimentaria, asistencia de alquiler y servicios públicos, sustitución de ingresos o financiamiento de brechas de $1.3 millones sembrados al fondo por San Diego Gas & Electric y la Fundación de San Diego. Haga donaciones a: SDFoundation.org/COVID19

Supervisor Fletcher Announces County’s Census 2020 Outreach Plan

01/22/20

Supervisor Nathan Fletcher today, alongside members of the Count Me 2020 coalition, announced at a press conference the County of San Diego’s plans to educate hard to reach populations about the 2020 Census and unveiled Census advertisements that will appear in the 1.8 million sample ballot pamphlets being distributed this week by the County Registrar of Voters.

Small businesses get a boost from San Diego County, University of San Diego

08/12/19

Excerpts from ABC 10 story: County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher and the University of San Diego launched a small business accelerator program Monday for the communities of Chollas, City Heights, Encanto, Linda Vista, Rolando and Redwood Village.

Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, University of San Diego Launch Partnership to Increase Entrepreneurship and Grow Business Pipeline in 6 Communities

08/12/19

New partnership leverages combined $1.5 million in County and University Resources Innovate-Up workshop Innovation Bootcamp is August 22, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Malcolm X Library Sign-up today at Innovate-Up.com

County Administration Center lights up for San Diego Pride weekend

07/11/19

Excerpts from Fox 5 story: San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher recognized LBGTQ community leaders, organizations and county employees Thursday evening during a lighting ceremony at the County Administration Center, where the building donned the colors of the rainbow.

Supervisor Fletcher Ushers in Pride Weekend in San Diego County

07/08/19

County Administration Center to be Lit Up with Colors of the Rainbow July 11th Local LGBTQ leaders to be recognized with proclamations July 9th & 11th Team Fletcher to March in San Diego Pride Parade July 13th

New legislation to develop an inclusive employment program

05/21/19

Excerpts from KUSI story: Supervisor Nathan Fletcher is expected to introduce legislation Tuesday for the development of an inclusive employment program at the County of San Diego for people with intellectual disabilities.

Supervisors eye program to hire people who are developmentally disabled to work in county departments

05/21/19

Excerpts from San Diego Union-Tribune article: San Diego County departments and offices will be staffed with people who have developmental disabilities under a new program being developed by county staff.

Statement: Board Supports Supervisor Fletcher’s Proposal for Inclusive Employment

05/21/19

I am pleased the Board supported our recommendation for the County to develop an enhanced employment program for individuals with disabilities.

Supervisor Fletcher Introduces Policy for Inclusive Employment Program at County

05/20/19

Raymond G. Bariuan, who goes by “Jay,” is the inspiration for this new program