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Board okays semi‑quincentennial celebration at Waterfront Park with sponsorship eligibility rules
Summary
Supervisors approved county planning for a 250th anniversary celebration at Waterfront Park and added amendments restricting sponsorships to organizations aligned with county values on inclusion and equity; the amendment passed 3‑2 with Supervisors Anderson and Desmond dissenting.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved planning for a semi‑quincentennial (250th) celebration of the Declaration of Independence at Waterfront Park and included new eligibility criteria for sponsors and donors after debate on equity and inclusion.
Supervisor Desmond and Supervisor Anderson co‑authored the original board letter asking the county to host a publicly accessible event at Waterfront Park on July 4. The chair and coauthors emphasized Waterfront Park's central location, transit access and potential to partner…
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