WATCH: County Board of Supervisors Chair Nora Vargas focused on improving life for families, a stronger economy, better infrastructure and mental health care, and combating homelessness in Wednesday evening's State of the County speech.
"I won't rest until we make real changes," Vargas said, adding that the Board of Supervisors and county government"will keep fighting until everyone has a shot at achieving the American dream."
There must be a comprehensive strategy to confront the homeless epidemic, including working with the 18 city governments in San Diego County, along with faith-based and community groups to help seniors, veterans and LGBTQ residents, Vargas said. "It's hard to believe that this is something we have to say out loud in 2023: no one should be going hungry," Vargas added. It's also important that county residents take care of mental health, which became an especially crucial topic over the past three years, Vargas said.
Vargas mentioned her work with fellow Supervisor Jim Desmond on educating young people about the dangers of fentanyl and other public safety achievements, including a South County resource center for abuse survivors and a fire station in East Otay Mesa. Working parents who support the local economy need help and"child care for all needs to be our goal," Vargas said, adding the county must find innovative solutions to make that possible.
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