During a recent meeting of the Board of Supervisors, significant concerns were raised regarding the implementation of the California Voters Choice Act (VCA). Supervisor Marquez, who was not on the board when the VCA was adopted, was addressed directly about the act's implications for small communities, particularly Sonol Glen, which has only 825 registered voters. Critics argue that the VCA mandates an in-person vote center for such a small population, leading to unnecessary financial burdens on local resources.

One supervisor described the situation as an \"abomination\" of county funds, emphasizing that the requirement for an 11-day in-person voting center and additional ballot drop-off services is excessive and poorly justified. The discussion highlighted the optics of forcing a small community to comply with regulations designed for larger populations, raising questions about the effectiveness and fairness of the VCA.

In a more somber note, the board also took time to honor the late Director Thomas R. Henley of the Tri City Wastewater Sanitary District, who passed away on May 16, 2024. Supervisor Marquez requested that the meeting be adjourned in his memory, acknowledging Henley's 24 years of dedicated service to the Union Sanitary District and extending condolences to his family and colleagues.

Following a brief recess, the board reconvened to address additional agenda items, indicating a busy schedule ahead. The discussions reflect ongoing challenges in balancing electoral accessibility with fiscal responsibility, particularly in smaller jurisdictions.