Joel Anderson returns to Board of Supervisors for second term

Two re-elected County super­visors took the oath of office Monday at the County Adminis­tration Center Board Chamber.

Vice Chair Terra Lawson-Remer from District 3 and Su­pervisor Joel Anderson from District 2 were sworn into office after winning a second term in the November election.

The vice chair outlined the Board’s many accomplishments in helping San Diegans. She said none of it had been easy, but the Board is going to con­tinue to make progress.

“I’ve been a researcher, a rab­ble-rouser, an educator, an at­torney, an organizer, an author – and after gathering a lot of empirical data during my first term, I can say with confidence, that being a County supervisor is one of the most rewarding, challenging, sometimes very surprising, and always fulfill­ing jobs that I’ve ever had,” said Supervisor Lawson-Remer. “And it’s so worth it. Because together, we’ve been creating the change you sent me here to accomplish.”

Before his election as a Coun­ty Supervisor, Joel Anderson had served East County in var­ious roles including the State Assembly and the State Senate.

“It’s an honor and a privilege to represent my district and I love my job…,” said Supervisor Joel Anderson. “They’ve trusted me for 22 years to represent them and it’s an incredible priv­ilege, and I’m so delighted to do it for another four years.”

Chairwoman Nora Vargas also won a second term, but recently announced she is end­ing her tenure as supervisor for District 1. Her first term con­cluded Monday at noon.

The County will determine the process to fill the position in accordance with San Diego County Charter, Section 401.4 and Board Policy A-39, which states the Board of Supervi­sors must meet within seven business days of the vacancy to determine the method to fill the vacancy from one of three options: fill the vacancy by ap­pointment, fill the vacancy by appointment until a special election, or call a special elec­tion. The Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at 12 p.m.

The County is committed to serving the residents of District 1 and all of those in the region during this transition to ensure they have the support and ser­vices they need.