In preparation for a potential ballot measure to fund transportation projects and other important regional infrastructure, SANDAG on Wednesday asked the public to share their priorities for our region’s future.
SANDAG’s Board of Directors is considering placing a measure on the November 2016 ballot that would ask voters to raise the sales tax by up to a half cent in order to fund a specific list of projects and programs. The board has not yet determined exactly what will be included on that list.
“Our message is simple: We want to hear from you,” said County Supervisor and SANDAG Board Chair Ron Roberts. “What do you think needs to be done — in terms of transportation and other regional infrastructure — in order to keep our community moving forward?”
There are three ways to provide feedback:
Telephone Town Halls: Join a conference call at (877) 229-8493 and enter access code 112664. The following conferences are scheduled:
• North County Inland and East County focus at 6 p.m. Jan. 26
• Central San Diego and South County focus at 6 p.m. Jan. 27
• North County Coastal and northern San Diego focus at 6 p.m. Jan. 28
• In Spanish at 6 p.m. Feb. 1
Online Survey: Participants can take an online survey here.
Public Meetings: Everyone is invited to join upcoming public meetings to provide input in person.
• SANDAG Transportation Committee meeting at 9 a.m. Feb. 5
• SANDAG Board of Directors meeting at 10 a.m. Feb. 12
• SANDAG Board of Directors retreat at 10 a.m. March 10
• SANDAG Board of Directors meeting at 9 a.m. March 25
All meetings will take place in the SANDAG 7th floor Board Room at 401 B Street, San Diego 92101 except the SANDAG Board Retreat, which will be held at Barona, 1932 Wildcat Canyon Road, Lakeside 92040.
