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Board asks staff to study extending public notice for agendas — Anderson pushes up to 30 days, colleagues prefer shorter options
Summary
After hearing concerns from residents in remote unincorporated communities, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors directed county staff to return with options to increase advance posting for board agenda items, ranging up to 30 days; several supervisors signaled support for more modest increases (around 5–7 business days).
Supervisor Joel Anderson introduced a motion asking county staff to study options to lengthen the posting period for board meeting agendas so residents — particularly in unincorporated and rural parts of the county with long commutes and limited broadband or transit access — have more time to review materials and engage.
Why it matters: Anderson said the county currently posts agendas six days before meetings, with revisions often posted the Friday before Tuesday sessions, leaving little time for residents outside urban centers to review large agenda packets. He argued a longer notice period would let constituents in areas with limited public transit or periodic power outages participate more effectively.
Board action and discussion
The board voted unanimously to ask staff to return with options and implementation details. Supervisor Anderson said the county could consider extending notices up to 30 days…
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