LAFCO approves sphere of influence study schedule

San Diego County's Local Agency Formation Commission approved a five-year schedule for updated sphere of influence studies for each of the county's cities and special districts.

LAFCO approved the schedule on an 8-0 board vote June 4. The schedule calls for the study of 100 cities and special districts between 2018-19 and 2022-23. The LAFCO board was also given future discretion to amend the study schedule to address reorganization applications or changes in priorities.

"Having a study schedule itself is a new approach," said LAFCO executive officer Keene Simonds.

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