Supervisors to send revenue protection measure to voters

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors has a policy to use one-time revenues for one-time projects rather than for ongoing programs. A proposed amendment to the county's charter will allow the county's voters to confirm the current county supervisors' philosophy.

A 5-0 Board of Supervisors vote June 26 directed the county's chief administrative officer to return to the board within 30 days with proposed language for a ballot measure which would include provisions that proceeds from any long-term general fund obligation shall not be used to finance current operations or recurring needs and t...