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San Diego supervisors adopt a targeted stance against 'tax giveaways' while rejecting a blanket anti‑tax measure
Summary
After hours of public comment, the board passed a substitute motion directing the CAO to oppose 'tax giveaways for the rich' and to seek state authority to place progressive, voter‑approved revenue measures targeting wealthy investors and corporations; Supervisor Anderson voted no and Supervisor Desmond abstained.
A substitute motion to oppose broad 'tax giveaways for the rich' and to ask the state for authority to place progressive revenue measures before voters passed the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10, following extensive public comment.
Supervisor Jim Desmond (District 5) opened the item arguing the county 'doesn't have a revenue problem' but instead 'has a spending problem,' noting the county budget grew from about $6.2 billion when he became supervisor to roughly $8.6 billion and urging the board to 'tighten our belts' rather than seek new taxes. Desmond moved to approve an item opposing any 'new or unnecessary taxes.' He later abstained on the substitute motion.
The chair offered a substitute motion that replaced the…
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