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A Framework for the Future of San Diego County

Chair Nathan Fletcher is creating a Framework for the Future of San Diego County. The Framework prioritizes communities and populations in San Diego that have been historically left behind. Through this Framework, Chair Fletcher is fighting for:

  • Racial Justice
  • Health Equity
  • Economic Opportunity
  • Environmental Protection
  • Government Transparency
  • Fundamental Changes to County Operations

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News: A Framework for the Future of San Diego County

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.

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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.

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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.

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Vote centers will replace local polling places in San Diego County

10/19/21

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors Tuesday voted to permanently change the way San Diegans go to vote. Neighborhood polling places will be replaced with larger “vote centers” under a new election model the supervisors unanimously passed.

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Opinion: Ghost gun ban pushed by San Diego County supervisors needed to address a growing scourge

10/14/21

Ghost guns — hand-built weapons assembled from kits sold on the internet and at stores — are a public-safety scourge because they have no serial numbers and are very difficult to track. In April, one person was killed and four were injured in an unprovoked attack in the Gaslamp Quarter in which the accused shooter — a convicted felon who couldn’t legally buy a regular gun — allegedly used a ghost gun.

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MTS Board Approves Construction of 390 Housing Units Along Trolley Line in South Bay

10/14/21

Today the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Board of Directors approved an agreement with two developers to build 390 housing units for low and moderate-income families at the Palm Avenue Trolley Station. Earlier this year, MTS broke ground in another transit-oriented development at its Grantville Trolley Station with 250 units.

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Chair Nathan Fletcher & Supervisor Lawson-Remer Are Taking Aim at Illegal Ghost Guns with New San Diego County Policy

10/13/21

County Board of Supervisors Chair Nathan Fletcher and Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer today introduce policies to prohibit untraceable “ghost guns” to be distributed or created in San Diego County; strengthens safe storage standards to better protect San Diegans; and proposed developing a community-based gun violence reduction program.

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Chair Fletcher Offers Thoughts, Prayers to People Involved Plane Crash in Santee, Offers County’s Support to City of Santee

10/11/21

Nathan Fletcher, Chair of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, issued the following statement reacting to the plane crash in the City of Santee.

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Tar Balls Possibly Linked To California Oil Spill Are Appearing On San Diego Beaches Amid Fears Environmental Impact Is Spreading

10/08/21

Tar balls that may be linked to the oil spill off the coast of Orange County, California, are washing up on San Diego beaches, county officials said Thursday, highlighting concerns about the widening environmental impact days after tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil spilled into the ocean.

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County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services is Monitoring Flow of Oil from Orange County

10/06/21

The County of San Diego is ready to respond should oil from the pipeline break in Orange County make its way into San Diego County waters and beaches.

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Board of Supervisors Supports Chair Fletcher’s Language Inclusivity & Equity Policy

10/05/21

The materials we share with the community must reflect our County’s commitment to upholding the values of equity and inclusion.

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San Diego County Board of Supervisors Approves the Creation of the Office of Economic Prosperity and Community Development

10/05/21

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an assessment of the county’s current efforts to support local businesses that will lead to the creation of The Office of Economic Prosperity and Community Development. The initiative was co-docketed by Vice Chair Nora Vargas and Chair Nathan Fletcher and was approved with a 5-0 vote by the board.

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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.

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San Diego Is Prepared to Administer Approved Pfizer Booster

09/24/21

"The FDA and CDC approval of the Pfizer vaccine booster for certain groups of people is another step in our fight against COVID...."

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Board Approves Chair Fletcher, Supervisor Lawson-Remer Proposal to Set Baseline for Wages, Sick Leave

07/13/21

In a move to create a more prosperous region for all, today the County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proposal from Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and Chair Nathan Fletcher that will establish fair employment standards for people working on County construction projects or County-owned leased property. 

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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.

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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.

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County approves $7.2 billion budget with big investments in mental health, public safety

06/29/21

Flush with COVID-19 aid, the county added hundreds of millions to its Health and Services Department, sheriff, fire.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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