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SAN DIEGO – The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated longstanding inequities that criminalize and punish individuals experiencing homelessness.

The following is a letter addressed to Dr. Wilma J. Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. regarding advancing equity issues pertaining to the pandemic response. A PDF copy of the letter can be found here.

Public input and oversight into how our governments work are essential for a healthy and thriving community. Executive Order N-25-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom allows local government bodies and agencies to conduct their business in virtual ways to comply with social distancing and other public health recommendations. Provided below is information about how our regional governing bodies are conducting business during this public health crisis and how the public can give comments (if this option is available). We will update this page as often as possible. Given the fast-changing nature of information during this time, we recommend you contact your local city clerk for the most up-to-date information. (Information updated 04.20.2020)

Public input and oversight into how our governments work are essential for a healthy and thriving community. Executive Order N-25-20 issued by Governor Gavin Newsom allows local government bodies and agencies to conduct their business in virtual ways to comply with social distancing and other public health recommendations. Provided below is information about how our regional governing bodies are conducting business during this public health crisis and how the public can give comments (if this option is available). We will update this page as often as possible. Given the fast-changing nature of information during this time, we recommend you contact your local city clerk for the most up-to-date information. (Information updated 04.20.2020) SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL

In light of the growing public health risk posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties has postponed our Annual Membership Meeting and Board Elections, currently scheduled for March 17 at St Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. Our decision was guided by science and by our responsibility to safeguard the health and well-being of our members, volunteers, staff and families, and the broader community.

By Eve Garrow

The following is a prepared testimony in support of the Healthy Equity Resolution, Equity Committee and Data Collection delivered to the Imperial County Board of Supervisors.

We understand that our local, state and federal governments must take certain measures to protect people’s health, safety and well-being during this unprecedented public health emergency. As governments take these emergency measures, they must also safeguard people’s civil rights and liberties as guaranteed by the United States Constitution.

If you have experienced abuse at the hands of law enforcement officers, call us at (619) 398-4486.