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the board to not support the lawsuit, which they said would tear apart families and keep many immigrants from reporting crimes because of fear of deportation. “California is the sixth largest economy in the world and that reason is because immigrant workers and families are valued here for many reasons including the contributions they provide to this economy,” said David Garcias, president of the Service Employees International Union Local 221, one of the region’s most powerful labor unions. “I believe you are on the wrong side of history, and this is going to affect your legacy.” Milad Tarabi, a member of the group San Diego Border Dreamers, said that the supervisors’ decision
SOLANA BEACH — Former Councilwoman Lesa THE Heebner was unanimously appointed at the April 11 VISTA meeting to complete the reNEWS maining eight-month term of Mike Nichols. Heebner was chosen from a field of seven applicants following Nichols’ unexpected resignation from City Council last month. “Since my retirement in 2016 I’ve kept up with all council actionsRANCHO so I am up-toSFNEWS date on the current issues,” said Heebner, who did not Lesa Heebner seek re-election two years ago after serving three consecutive terms, including three years in the rotating mayoral position. “I have a strong working knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of a council member. “I am honored to be serving the residents of Solana Beach again,” she added. “There are serious issues facing our city that challenge our beachside character and thus our financial sustainability. My commitment to the well-being of Solana Beach is as strong as ever, and I will work hard to maintain the things we love about our city.” Those issues include a switch from at-large to district-based elections and several large developments, Heebner said. Other applicants included Shannon Kearns, Craig
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San Marcos Mayor Jim Desmond speaks alongside politician and conservative radio host Carl Demaio, Escondido Mayor Sam Abed (far right), and Diane Harkey of the California Board of Equalizaiton at a downtown San Diego press conference on Monday to voice opposition to state sanctuary protections. Photo by Shana Thompson
SANCTUARY LOST Board of Supervisors votes to join Orange County in support of Trump administration lawsuit
By Aaron Burgin
REGION — The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 to throw its support behind a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration that challenges the state’s so-called sanctuary laws, despite a throng of protesters urging the board to reject it. With Supervisor Ron Roberts absent, the supervisors emerged from closed session April 17 and announced their decision, which was to direct the County Counsel to file an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit at the earliest point possible, possibly when the lawsuit is appealed. Supervisor Dianne Jacob said that she expects the lawsuit to prevail, and they would file when the state appeals the decision. Board Chairwoman Kristin Gaspar and
Supervisor Bill Horn joined her in voting in support of the lawsuit, while Dist. 1 Supervisor Greg Cox voted against it. “The board’s vote is a largely symbolic move that will create fear and divisiveness in our region, waste taxpayer funds and create distrust of law enforcement and local government,” Cox told reporters. Jacob and Gaspar had differing views. “We’re talking about people who are crossing the border illegally, coming into this county and committing a crime and them being let loose probably to commit another crime,” said Jacob, whose district covers much of East San County. She had been the most vocal supporter of the lawsuit. “That creates a public-safety issue and
creates a problem in our neighborhoods.” She worried about terrorists crossing the border illegally, she said. “This is a different day than it was 20, 30, 40 years ago,” Jacob said. “That’s why it was important for us to stand up, as controversial as it was. Gaspar, at a news conference announcing the decision, displayed two stacks of emails she had received. Those supporting the decision outnumbered the emails opposing it by a wide margin. Inside of the supervisors chambers, however, speakers in opposition to the board supporting the lawsuit outnumbered those speaking in support by a 3-1 margin. Thirty-nine speakers urged
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