Supervisors direct $28 million to remain for roads

In 2017, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors authorized the use of $28,000,000 of general fund revenue to improve the county’s road conditions. The plan was to repay the general fund over a period of five fiscal years beginning in 2022-2023.

Two years later the county supervisors decided to keep the money in the county’s road fund. The supervisors voted 5-0, Oct. 15, to cancel the transfer of the money from the road fund back to the general fund.

“Continuing to maintain our roads is of utmost importance,” Supervisor Jim Desmond said. “This action ensures that our road network continues t...