
Joel Anderson
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Earlier this year, we knew our county stood at a critical juncture.

What I learned volunteering to count East County’s homeless population in January
Anderson represents District 2 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and lives in Alpine.If you were asked to picture San Diego’s homelessness crisis, what images would come to...

How San Diego saved community care homes for Californians with developmental disabilities
Anderson serves on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors representing District 2 and lives in Alpine. Nocon is the CEO of Noah Homes, one of San Diego’s largest providers...

Guest Commentary: Fighting for transportation improvements in Ramona
My job as your County Supervisor is to make sure that the voices of the communities I represent are heard. As a member of the San Diego Association of Governments...

Guest Commentary: We’re legalizing home-based food businesses to help San Diegans
After a public hearing and a unanimous vote at the Board of Supervisors' Jan. 12 meeting, San Diego County is about to start an exciting new program that will allow...

We’re legalizing home-based food businesses to help San Diegans
Vargas represents District 1 on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. She serves as vice chair and lives in the South Bay. Anderson represents District 2 on the Board of...

Anderson’s Corner: Stop dumping sexual predators in our community
Would you be surprised to learn that over 60% of all Sexually Violent Predators (SVPs) are currently located in San Diego County’s District 2? It’s true. What makes matters worse...

Guest column: Stop dumping sexual predators in our community
Would you be surprised to learn that 67 percent of all sexually violent predators (SVPs) are currently located in San Diego County’s District 2? It’s true. What makes matters worse...

Anderson’s Corner: Protecting our region from wildfires
Those of us who live in San Diego County know that the best way to protect our homes and property from wildfires is by doing whatever can be done, not...

Guest column: Protecting our region from wildfires
Those of us who live in San Diego County know that the best way to protect our homes and property from wildfires is by doing whatever can be done, not...

Guest Commentary: Law enforcement officers should receive COVID-19 vaccination
“Shocked and disappointed.” That was the response local law enforcement had to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voting down my proposal to immediately vaccinate law enforcement personnel. Only...