Street Lighting District increase approved

On July 23 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 to increase the San Diego County Street Lighting District annual assessment from $6.17 to $6.48 per benefit unit for properties in Zone A of that district.

“Basically, it reflects increases in the cost of electricity, materials, and labor,” said Michele Stress, the county Department of Public Works program coordinator for special districts.

The increase is expected to generate an additional $51,453 for the district. The Department of Public Works, which operates the San Diego County Street Lighting District, has adopted a policy of...