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Terra Lawson-Remer

ChairStart/end from Legistar OfficeRecordStartDate/EndDate, sdcounty.legistar.com office records (sourced, not defaulted)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Jan 8, 2029.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
1:36:50
Avg per meeting
19:22
Segments
2121

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Top issues during term (19)

critical↓Sep 2026[54]

Starlight Solar Project Approval in Boulevard

The project represents roughly $500 million to $1 billion in lifetime gross revenue and provides millions in community benefits.

high↑Oct 2026[40]

Jacumba Community Revitalization and Zoning Updates

None at this stage.

high↑Oct 2026[28]

Tenant Legal Services and Fair Housing Program Solicitation

Allocated ongoing General Purpose Revenue of $1.5 million annually with additional funding to be determined.

medium↓Sep 2026[12]

Reopening Agua Caliente Airport

Estimated runway rehabilitation costs range from $500,000 to $3 million, funded through the airport enterprise fund without general tax dollars.

critical↑Jun 2026[12]

Housing for All Framework and Innovative Housing Trust Fund

Adds regulatory compliance costs for developers while generating revenue for affordable housing gap financing.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Regional E-Bike Injury Early Warning System

Staff time and resource coordination utilizing currently available data sources.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

El Niño and Severe Weather Emergency Preparedness

Up to $1 million allocated from the Unlocked Reserves Framework to support emergent disaster response needs.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Board Meeting Public Participation Rules

critical↓Jun 2026[10]

Tijuana River Valley Pollution Emergency

Includes prior commitment of $2.5 million from county reserves for pollution mitigation structures.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Social Equity Cannabis Program Implementation

Generates tax revenue for the county while imposing regulatory and enforcement costs.

high↓Sep 2026[5]

York Drive Senior Living Project and Sewer Alignment Appeal

Project requires developer-funded infrastructure improvements and an $800,000 indemnification agreement.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Permanent Road Division Special Elections and Road Maintenance

Property owners in the affected PRD zones will face significant annual tax increases if voters approve the measures.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

County-Owned Agricultural Leases and Pesticide Oversight

Lease revenues for county properties and potential litigation or remediation costs.

critical↓Jun 2026[2]

Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Policy and Housing Impacts

Potential mitigation costs range widely depending on location, impacting development feasibility.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Multiple Species Conservation Plan (MSCP) Funding

Proposed increase in county budget allocations for land acquisition by several million dollars annually.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Downtown County Parking Optimization

Expected to generate new non-tax revenue for the county from idle assets.

high↓May 2026[2]

County Workforce Vacancies and Recruitment

Involves ongoing expenditures for recruitment incentives and staffing management.

high↓May 2026[2]

County Fee and Rate Adjustments for FY 2026-27

Generates increased revenue for county departments to cover rising staff and operational costs.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Fiscal Year 2026-27 Fire District Budget

Allocates $46,825,203 in spending authority for district operations.

Decisions during term (58)

Recorded while Lawson-Remer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 7, 2026

Strengthening Community Revitalization and Economic Development in Jacumba

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 7, 2026

Housing Workshop, Housing for All Initiative, IHTF Update, and Tenant Legal Services Solicitation

approved5-0Oct 7, 2026

Amendment to Add Enrico Fermi Drive and Siempre Viva Road Overcrossings to the Existing State Route 11 Alta Road Bridge Freeway Maintenance Agreement and CEQA Finding (District: 1)

approvedVoted yes4-1Oct 6, 2026

Sheriff - Vehicle Registration Fee Continuation

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

El Niño Emergency Proclamation and Policy K-011 Amendments

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

Protecting Youth With Regional E-Bike Injury Warning System

approvedVoted yes3-2Oct 6, 2026

Amendments to Rules for Public Participation

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

Five-Year Minimum Retention Requirement for County Records

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 6, 2026

San Diego County Film Initiative Implementation Plan

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Authorize Extension to Contract 572191 with Traditions Behavioral Health for Medical Services Group Services

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Authorize Competitive Solicitation for Visitation, Transportation and Family Visit Coaching Services

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Authorize Competitive Solicitation for Community Services for Families Program

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Authorize Renewal Agreement with the California Franchise Tax Board for the Collection of Court-Ordered Debt

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Registrar of Voters- Make Appointments to Special District Boards and Community Planning Groups and Post Vacancies

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Revised Rules Governing Incompatible Activities of the Department of Public Works

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Communications Received

approved5-0Oct 6, 2026

Oppose Placement of Sexually Violent Predators in Boulevard and Borrego Springs

approved5-0Sep 16, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voting record (42)

41 yes1 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

ON MOTION of Supervisor Anderson, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended.

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

ON MOTION of Supervisor Aguirre, seconded by Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended.

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

ON MOTION of Supervisor Montgomery Steppe, seconded by Supervisor Aguirre, the Board of Supervisors took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Strengthening Community Revitalization and Economic Development in Jacumba

Voted yesOct 7, 2026

Housing Workshop, Housing for All Initiative, IHTF Update, and Tenant Legal Services Solicitation

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took the following actions: 1) Waived Board Policy A-72... 2) Directed the Chief Administrative Officer to send a letter... 3) Directed the Chief Administrative Officer to send a letter...

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

adopted Resolution No. 26-125, that approved all proposed amendments, except those proposed in Rule 4(a)(1), entitled: RESOLUTION AMENDING MEETING MANAGEMENT RULES IN THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SAN

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approved the Statement of Proceedings/Minutes for the sessions of September 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took the following actions: 1. Received a presentation... 2. Selected Option A... 3. Directed the Chief Administrative Officer... 4. Directed the Chief Administrative Officer...

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Amended the proposed Resolution to read as follows... Adopted the revised Resolution No. 26‑125...

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

approved the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

took action as recommended, on Consent.

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

amended Resolution No. 26-125, entitled: RESOLUTION AMENDING MEETING MANAGEMENT RULES IN THE RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS to include the following amendments to Rule

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Sheriff - Vehicle Registration Fee Continuation

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

El Niño Emergency Proclamation and Policy K-011 Amendments

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Protecting Youth With Regional E-Bike Injury Warning System

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Amendments to Rules for Public Participation

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

Five-Year Minimum Retention Requirement for County Records

Voted yesOct 6, 2026

San Diego County Film Initiative Implementation Plan

Voted noSep 16, 2026

Approval of Starlight Solar Project

Voted yesSep 16, 2026

Reopening Agua Caliente Airport

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Consent Calendar Approval (Item 1)

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Consent Calendar Item 2 (Social Equity Cannabis Program)

Voted yesSep 2, 2026

Appeal of York Drive Senior Living Major Use Permit and MND (Item 3)

Voted yesJun 25, 2026

Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget for the San Diego County Fire Protection District

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Approval of Statement of Proceedings/Minutes

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Approval of Consent Agenda

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Call Special Election for PRD No. 1000, Zone No. 9B Harris Annex

Voted yesJun 24, 2026

Adoption of Inclusionary Housing Ordinance and Related Measures

Voted yesMay 5, 2026

Adoption of County Fire, Medical Examiner, and Health Fees