Reported by Voice of San Diego
San Diego County supervisors just got a lot more power and money – and have a major new promise to keep.
County governance reform Measure A and a countywide sales tax increase Measure B each passed with about 52 percent of the vote.
Measure B is a half-cent countywide sales tax that will pull in an estimated $400 million to $450 million annually for health care, public safety, Tijuana River solutions and child care. It was pushed by a coalition that included the county’s largest labor union and advocacy groups. Its passage is expected to help the county combat Trump administration cuts that had been expected to hit the county’s budget hard. The measure’s commitment to solve the Tijuana River sewage crisis – and commit tens of millions of dollars annually to the cause – also means the county has a major promise to keep.
It’s committed to owning – and solving the years-long crisis that’s fueled health concerns and closed beaches. Get caught up on the fine print here .
Lawson-Remer cheered the Thursday night victories – and wrote in a statement that she’s eager to take on the new responsibilities that come with Measure B.
