TJ River sewage crisis measure could go to voters after signatures submitted
A citizen-led coalition has submitted more than 151,000 signatures in an effort to put a half-cent sales tax increase before San Diego voters this November to address the long-running Tijuana River sewage crisis. The proposed “San Diego Health and Safety Act” would direct funding toward stopping toxic sewage pollution from the Tijuana River, expanding health care access and childcare support, and strengthening wildfire and 9-1-1 response. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters has 30 days to verify the signatures before the measure can be placed on the ballot. While supporters say the region has waited years for meaningful solutions, not everyone is convinced a tax increase is the right approach.
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