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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in San Diego County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Low-impact camping on agricultural land (AB 518)
Supervisor Anderson wants the county to study letting farmers and ranchers host low-impact camping — extra income for rural landowners and cheaper outdoor access for residents, with fire risk and tax revenue to be weighed.
County contracting and small-business procurement
New standards aim to squeeze better prices out of county purchasing and make it easier for San Diego's small businesses — 98% of the region's firms — to win county contracts.
Reopening Agua Caliente Airport
The county will study the feasibility of reopening the historic Agua Caliente airstrip in East County using non-general fund resources.
Downtown County Parking Optimization
The county is exploring ways to rent out over 800 empty parking spaces during evening hours to generate extra revenue and help visitors find parking.
San Diego County Film Initiative
The board launched a major initiative to attract film productions, create local jobs, and establish a county film office, film commission, and economic incentive program.
Countywide Food Contract and Local Agricultural Sourcing
The county is pushing to buy more local, sustainable food for detention facilities and senior care centers through its contract with Cisco. Staff launched the Sprout initiative to help small local farms navigate county procurement.