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$40 Million for Bonuses—While Families Struggle
San Diego County is not the City of San Diego, and it’s not the State of California. But some of my colleagues seem determined to take us down the same reckless path...Read more
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Aug 25, 20252 min read


Protecting Children from Sexual Predators
Public safety is the first responsibility of government—and there is no greater duty than protecting our children. ...Read more
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Aug 22, 20252 min read


Standing Up for Our Veterans – Expanding Tax Relief
Next week, I’ll be bringing forward an important item at our Board of Supervisors meeting: supporting AB 53 and SB 623 to expand tax relief for veterans and military families...Read more
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Aug 21, 20252 min read


Make Your Mission Go Further — Free Grant Writing Workshop
If you’re part of a nonprofit working to serve our community, we want to make sure you have every opportunity to secure the funding you need to thrive...Read more
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Aug 19, 20251 min read


San Diego Deserves Better
Why are politicians working overtime to make life harder here?...Read more
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Aug 13, 20252 min read


Stop AB 495 — Protect Parental Rights
Parents — not politicians, bureaucrats, or strangers — should be making decisions for their children...Read more
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Aug 10, 20252 min read


Real Results: Our Beaches Are Reopening
This is what progress looks like...Read more
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Aug 6, 20251 min read


Request for Independent Investigation into Alleged Misconduct in San Diego County
I sent the following letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, formally requesting an independent investigation into serious allegations involving San Diego County governance...Read more
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Aug 5, 20252 min read


Newsom is Defying Voters on Prop 36
Less than a year ago, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36 to close the loopholes that allowed repeat theft and drug offenses to go unchecked...Read more
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Aug 4, 20251 min read


Republican Supervisor Removed From SANDAG, LAFCO and Water Authority
This week, Supervisor District 5 Jim Desmond was removed from his positions at SANDAG, LAFCO, and the Water Authority...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Jul 31, 20254 min read


Strange Brew Developing in the New Board of Supervisors
The County Board of Supervisors unceremoniously fired their top lawyer during a closed-door meeting this week...Read more
Susan Heavilin
Jul 30, 20252 min read


A Major Step to Restore Compassion and Safety in Our Communities
A new executive order, “Ending Vagrancy and Restoring Public Safety,” marks a long-overdue shift toward real solutions . . . Read more
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Jul 27, 20252 min read
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