DATE:
June 25, 2026
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TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
CERTIFICATION OF INITIATIVE PETITION: MEASURE TO FUND SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH & SAFETY SERVICES (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
The MEASURE TO FUND SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH & SAFETY SERVICES initiative petition was filed with the Registrar of Voters on May 4, 2026. The Registrar has examined the petition and finds it contains a sufficient number of valid signatures to submit to the Board of Supervisors for action.
In accordance with State law and Article XIII C of the California Constitution, the Board of Supervisors (Board) is now required to submit the initiative measure to the voters. The Board may either (1) submit the initiative measure to the voters at the November 3, 2026, statewide general election or (2) direct the preparation of an impact report, due within 30 days, submit the initiative measure to the voters, and schedule a special meeting sometime between July 25, 2026 to August 7, 2026 to adopt the resolution. The Board may also direct the auditor for the County of San Diego (County) to prepare a fiscal impact statement that is printed in the voter information guide.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
1. Receive the certification from the Registrar of Voters that the initiative petition contains a sufficient number of valid signatures.
2. Consider and take action on one of the following options pursuant to Elections Code Sections 9111 and 9118:
* Option One: Adopt the resolution entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUBMITTING TO THE VOTERS AN INITIATIVE MEASURE TO FUND SAN DIEGO COUNTY HEALTH & SAFETY SERVICES for the purpose of submitting the initiative measure, without alteration, to the voters of San Diego County at the November 3, 2026 statewide general election.
* Option Two: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to prepare an impact report that must be presented to the Board within 30 days. Upon receipt of that ...
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