In Other News

Sweetwater Authority workers are scheduled to begin a $6.8 million project that, when completed, will remove iron and manganese from water drawn from two wells in National City. The minerals are harmless but can cause discoloration and residents had complained. 

In other Sweetwater Authority news, Elizabeth Cox, daughter of former San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox, appears on track to win a seat on the water agency’s board of directors. Cox said that, if elected, she aims to improve agency communication with members of the public, listen to community concerns about a proposed floating solar project at Sweetwater Dam and ensure that the authority is taking care of its dams and other major infrastructure. 

The Chula Vista City Council had a busy night last week. They voted to declare a local state of emergency in response to the ongoing sewage crisis in the Tijuana River (big applause in the council chamber); raised parking meter rates along the busy Third Avenue business corridor (no applause); and postponed also raising entrance fees for public pools and other park facilities after an impassioned plea from leaders of a local youth swim club. 

By Jim Hinch | Nov. 19, 2024 | Voice of San Diego

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