Encinitas Keepin’ It Real

(SAN DIEGO — May 11, 2026) Major County leaders endorse Supervisor Anderson's revised Charter reform proposal as support continues to grow! Today, Supervisor Anderson announces broad support across the spectrum for his revised proposal from County leaders Sheriff Kelly Martinez, San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan, and County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk Jordan Marks.  Sheriff Kelly Martinez "Supervisor Anderson’s proposal strikes the right balance: it respects the authority already established in the state constitution for independently elected officials including the Sheriff, District Attorney, and Assessor‑Recorder‑County Clerk, while ensuring that political considerations do not overstep into County operations and good governance. I respect the intention of Chairwoman Lawson-Remer to create meaningful reform. I believe the changes made in Supervisor Anderson’s proposal make sense. He maintains the spirit of the reforms by merely amending the measure to increase integrity, accountability and transparency. Removing the current elected Supervisors from receiving an additional term, erases any appearance of self-benefit." San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan "Modernizing the County Charter through the initiative process requires honesty and full transparency so voters clearly understand what they are being asked to approve. These changes should benefit the community, not the personal interests of elected officials. Unfortunately, the rushed initiative proposed by Chair Terra Lawson-Remer begins with the creation of an ethics commission while unethically seeking to expand her own paid term in office. Even more concerning, the language describes the measure as setting a three-term limit when voters already set a two-term limit in 2010. The truthful description is that it would expand term limits from two terms to three and benefit the current supervisor advancing the proposal. Supervisor Joel Anderson’s proposal brings clarity and transparency by removing self-serving term expansions and preventing hidden political power grabs that would give supervisors greater control over independent county staff, purchasing, and contracting. As District Attorney charged with protecting San Diego County consumers, I believe it would be harmful if contracts were influenced by politics rather than the public interest. The proposal also removes unlawful and misleading language regarding term limits for the constitutional offices of Sheriff and District Attorney as the Supreme Court determined this exceeds the County’s authority. These revisions protect the integrity of the initiative process and help ensure reforms serve the people, not special or self-interests.” San Diego County Assessor Record County Clerk Jordan Marks  “I appreciate the work that has gone into advancing charter reform and the shared commitment to improving transparency and accountability in County government. Supervisor Anderson’s revisions help refine the proposal in a way that is balanced, thoughtful, and more responsive to the concerns raised by many in the community.”