Supervisor Nora Vargas was unanimously voted in as the new County Board of Supervisors Chair this morning. Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer was chosen as Vice Chair and Supervisor Joel Anderson will serve as Chair Pro Tem.<\/p>\n
Supervisor Nathan Fletcher chose not to seek a third term as County Board Chair while he considers a run for state senate. As he was sworn in for his second term on the board, he told media he was strongly supporting Vargas\u2019 bid to become the new chair. He made the nominations Monday morning.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Supervisor Fletcher said he believes it is important to recognize the ability of others to serve in leadership roles; and when possible present them with the opportunity to take up the mantle, which is why he made the nominations.\u00a0He praised Vargas, \u201cshe is an effective and driven person with an unmatched level of care and compassion for our community,\u201d and Lawson-Remer for thoughtfully evaluating every action and keeping the board moving forward.<\/p>\n
Vargas and Lawson-Remer have forged a strong working partnership over their first two years in office, co-authoring a myriad of legislative priorities including landmark proposals for developing a\u00a0Regional Decarbonization Framework<\/a><\/u>, creating County\u00a0Environmental Sustainability Plans<\/a><\/u>, and a\u00a0Green Jobs Program for San Diego Youth<\/a><\/u>, as well as initiatives protecting\u00a0<\/a><\/u>Reproductive Freedom<\/u>, advancing\u00a0Criminal Justice Reform<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and focusing on\u00a0Housing Affordability.<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n Under Fletcher\u2019s leadership, the board focused on mental health and addiction treatment, boosting homeless services, all while tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. Lawson-Remer promised to expand on his groundwork and focus new attention on coastlines harmed by climate change.<\/p>\n \u201cIn 2023, this Board will work to protect our beaches and coastlines, tackle climate change, make meaningful progress helping our unhoused population, continue expanding access to behavioral healthcare, support workers and working families, and take on the deadly fentanyl crisis,\u201d\u00a0said Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer.<\/p>\n Supervisor Nora Vargas became the first Latina, first immigrant, and first woman of color to lead the County in its 137-year history.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m honored to serve the residents of San Diego County as Chairwoman in 2023 and look forward to working with my colleague Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer,\u201d said Supervisor Nora Vargas. \u201cWe have a lot of work ahead to make sure everyone in our communities has enough food to eat and a roof over their heads. We must continue to work so that everyone has access to essential county services that provide health care and resources. United we will work together to build a better county for all.\u201d<\/p>\n She said her priorities are homelessness, housing, health equity, economic prosperity and preparing the county for the future.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Supervisor Nora Vargas was unanimously voted in as the new County Board of Supervisors Chair this morning. Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer was chosen as Vice Chair and Supervisor Joel Anderson will serve as Chair Pro Tem. 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