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SAN DIEGANS FOR ACCOUNTABILITY

Vote YES for a More Transparent, Accountable San Diego County.

Measure A gives San Diegans stronger independent oversight of ethics, budgets, programs, public spending, and senior County leadership while modernizing the County Charter.
No new taxes. More oversight. Greater accountability.
SEE WHAT MEASURE A DOES

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No New Taxes
Measure A does not create a new tax or dedicated revenue source.
Independent Oversight
Creates new independent ethics, budget, and program oversight.
Public Transparency
Requires greater public access to County spending & performance information.
Voters Decide
The Charter changes only take effect if approved by San Diego County voters.

A County Government This Big Deserves Strong Independent Oversight.

San Diego County serves more than 3.3 million residents and manages more than $8.6 billion in public spending.
But key areas of County government still lack independent review, full public disclosure, and clear accountability to the public.
Measure A modernizes the County Charter to strengthen independent oversight, create clearer lines of responsibility, and make it easier for San Diegans to see how decisions are made and taxpayer dollars are used.
Public Dollars.
Public Services.
Public Accountability.

More Independent Oversight.
More Accountability.

Measure A creates new checks and transparency tools to help San Diegans and elected Supervisors better evaluate how County government operates and uses taxpayer dollars.
Independent Ethics Commission
Creates an independent Ethics Commission to review ethics complaints involving County elected officials and issue public findings and recommendations.
Independent Budget Analyst
Creates an independent, nonpartisan source of fiscal analysis to evaluate County budgets, assumptions, costs, risks, and alternatives before major spending decisions are finalized.
Independent Program Auditor
Creates independent evaluation of County programs and services to help determine whether they are delivering results and using taxpayer dollars effectively.
Public Spending & Performance Transparency
Requires greater public access to County spending and performance information, including accessible spending data and public audit findings.
Senior Leadership Accountability
Adds public confirmation and accountability requirements for selected senior County leadership positions responsible for implementing major County policies and overseeing important departments.
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A Second Set of Eyes on
County Goverment

Measure A adds independent review so the same departments and administrators responsible for County budgets and programs are not the only source evaluating how those systems perform.

County Budget

Today
The County administration develops the budget and produces most of the analysis supporting it.
With Measure A
An Independent Budget Analyst would provide independent analysis of costs, assumptions, fiscal risks, and alternatives.

County Programs

Today
County departments primarily measure and report on the programs they operate.
With Measure A
An Independent Program Auditor would evaluate whether programs are delivering results and publish independent findings.

Ethics

Today
San Diego County does not currently have an independent ethics commission dedicated to County elected officials.
With Measure A
An Independent Ethics Commission would review ethics complaints and issue public findings and recommendations.

Measure A does not create a new tax or dedicated revenue source.

The reforms are designed to be implemented using existing County resources and are subject to the County Charter’s
protections against creating unfunded obligations.

Cost-Neutral Implementation

The reforms must be implemented using existing County resources.

No New Funding Source

Measure A does not create a new tax or dedicated revenue source.

Charter Protection

The County Charter includes protections against amendments that create unfunded obligations.
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What Else Is Included in Measure A?

Board of Supervisors Term Limits

Measure A changes the current limit from two four-year terms to three four-year terms, creating a 12-year lifetime limit.
Years already served count toward the new limit. Current Supervisors do not receive a new 12 years.

Public Defender

Measure A gives the Board of Supervisors the option, by ordinance, to appoint the County Public Defender directly.

Non-Interference Provisions

Measure A clarifies Charter provisions governing interactions between members of the Board of Supervisors, their staff, and County administration.

Modernized County Charter

Measure A updates outdated, obsolete, duplicative, and confusing Charter language to better reflect current law and County government structure.

San Diegans Are Coming Together for Accountability

San Diegans for Accountability is building a broad coalition of community, labor, environmental, business, and civic organizations supporting greater transparency and independent oversight in County government.

Why Supporters Say Measure A Matters

“Clear accountability and modern oversight help ensure resources are used effectively to keep people safe."

John Clark

President, San Diego County Firefighters CAL FIRE Local 2881

“Increasing transparency, stability, and oversight will be good for County operations, good for public trust, and good for the communities we serve.”

Crystal Irving

SEIU 221 President

“Civic and business leaders have talked about the need of having clearer oversight in such a large County for many years. Small business owners don’t have access to legal teams and depend on government systems to be transparent, clear, fair, and accountable.”

Mel Katz

Former Board Chair, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

Questions About Measure A

Does Measure A raise taxes?

No. Measure A does not create a new tax or dedicated revenue source.

What is the San Diego County Charter?

The County Charter is the governing document that establishes important rules and structures for how San Diego County government operates.

What independent oversight does Measure A create?

Measure A establishes an Independent Ethics Commission, Independent Budget Analyst, and Independent Program Auditor.

Does Measure A change Supervisor term limits?

Yes. Measure A changes the current limit from two four-year terms to three four-year terms, creating a 12-year lifetime limit. Years already served continue to count.

Does Measure A replace existing ethics enforcement agencies?

No. The Independent Ethics Commission is intended to complement existing enforcement authorities, not replace them.

When is the election?

Measure A will appear before San Diego County voters in the November 3, 2026 General Election.
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