Democrat SupNoraVargas has been elected Chair of SANDAG. Vargas is in SUPPORT of the unpopular mileage tax. She vowed to bring equity to San Diego after being nominated. Full Story:
Her nomination to the position comes as Democrats continue pushing for an unpopular mileage tax to fund the $163 Regional Transportation Plan, aiming to get San Diegans out of their private vehicles and into public transit.
Supervisor Vargas is in support of the mileage tax, and with the controversial weighted voting system, San Diegans can expect it to be a reality soon. Vargas thanked the Board for v0ting, as she vowed to prioritize equity, and economic prosperity during her time as Chair of SANDAG. Republican Board Members nominated Democrat Del Mar Mayor Terry Gaasterland for the position, but she did not receive the needed amount of votes.A motion to name Del Mar Mayor Terry Gaasterland as Chair of SANDAG has failed as a result of the weighted vote.
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