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January 28, 2026 |
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SUBJECT
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NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMUNICATION (DISTRICTS: ALL)
OVERVIEW
Cesar Javier spoke to the Board regarding injustices in the region and concerns about the community.
Robert Germann spoke to the Board regarding a possible ICE deportation facility at Gillespie Field and requested transparency regarding any plans for such a facility.
Kathleen Lippitt spoke to the Board regarding concerns about the County’s cannabis social equity ordinance, impacts to rural and unincorporated communities, groundwater protections, and youth exposure to high THC products.
Alisha Morrison spoke to the Board regarding difficulties for multiple household members registering to speak using the same computer and requested a more user-friendly public comment registration system.
Purita Javier spoke to the Board regarding long standing concerns about alleged toxicity from a ceramics kiln in a residential area, referrals between agencies, and the need for local zoning and air quality enforcement to address health and safety impacts on seniors.
Barbara Gordon spoke to the Board regarding opposition to expansion of marijuana businesses in the unincorporated area, citing addiction, impaired driving, and youth mental health impacts, and thanked Supervisor Desmond for highlighting planning group opposition.
Lisa Jablow spoke to the Board regarding alleged long term neglect and mistreatment of horses on Artesian Road and urged County authorities to intervene and remove the animals.
Annie Abram spoke to the Board regarding the same Artesian Road horses, urging County officials to take decisive action to remove the animals and criticizing perceived inaction by local representatives.
Ann Riddle spoke to the Board regarding public access to County budget presentation materials, the needs of unincorporated communities, and opposition to further expansion of marijuana businesses and cultivation in the backcountry.
Valerie Traina spoke to the Board as a social justice advocate in support of vulnerable communities and also urged the County to address the alleged neglect of the Artesian Road horses, including changes in Department of Animal Services leadership.
Allegedly Audra spoke to the Board regarding government accountability, alleged child welfare system abuses, and urged the Board to consider spiritual consequences of its actions.
Paul the Bold spoke to the Board regarding a Jacumba project.
Truth spoke to the Board regarding County legal staffing, referenced several litigation matters, and raised concerns about County culture and accountability.
Consuelo spoke to the Board regarding concerns of Closed Session, alleged lack of transparency, and criticized perceived systemic abuses.
BodyRECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Heard, referred to the Chief Administrative Officer.
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BACKGROUND
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LINKAGE TO THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO STRATEGIC PLAN
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Respectfully submitted,
EBONY N. SHELTON
Chief Administrative Officer
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