Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility
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The County Administration Center was lit Friday night in honor of Transgender Day of Visibility
Spring at the County's Newest Library
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Bounmy Khaiaphone, facilities analyst with County Library, snapped this beautiful picture of blossoms in front of the brand new Lakeside Library, which opened last month.
Share your photos! If you see a coworker getting the job done, a beautiful sunset over your office or a wonderful County program being offered—snap a pic and submit it. One image will be posted to InSite every week and may be shared on social media.
See more of Your View photos.
Rewind: Townhall on Ethics and Engagement
/Did you miss the Townhall on Ethics and Engagement on March 29? Employees can watch the recorded event now.
Chief Compliance Officer Mia Watson-Good and Judy England-Joseph, a consultant with the firm that conducted the employee engagement survey, were presenters. Chief of Staff Natalia Bravo moderated the event. The Diversity and Inclusion Executive Council was the sponsor.
Resources referenced in this session:
Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for County Employees
/Sustainability is core to our County mission. Each April, the County provides a variety of ways to celebrate Earth Day and offer ways that County employees can make a difference in protecting our planet and making it more sustainable.
This year, on April 8, there will be a free Household Hazardous Waste Collection event at the County Operations Center, to ensure that chemicals from our homes are properly disposed of and do not make their way to the landfill.
This event is free to all County employees! It will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Event details are listed below.
CAO Message: Update on Board of Supervisors
/A message from Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer:
With events moving rapidly, I need to give you another update.
Supervisor Fletcher has announced he’s resigning from the County Board of Supervisors. The effective date is to be determined. For now, staff in his office will continue to address constituent concerns.
The Board has a policy in place for handling vacancies. It allows for a few options. So the Board members, working with counsel and other appropriate County officers, will determine the next steps in that process.
As always, our energies are focused on serving the people of San Diego County. Our mission and goals guide us regardless of any disruption. We move through challenges, then continue forward.
Your dedication and efforts are constants that I rely on and appreciate even more deeply at times like this. Thank you for everything you do.
CAO Message: Update on CAO Transition and Recent Board of Supervisors News
/A message from Chief Administrative Officer Helen Robbins-Meyer:
There are several issues right now that I’m sure are unsettling and are raising questions. Therefore, I’d like to take a moment to address them.
First, many of you have heard that a civil lawsuit naming Supervisor Fletcher as a defendant has been filed in San Diego Superior Court. This matter is being handled in the justice system, which is the appropriate forum. I’ve been in close contact with Chairwoman Vargas and Vice Chair Lawson-Remer and collectively with Supervisor Anderson and Supervisor Desmond. The Board will continue to move forward to meet the needs of all county residents. I have assured them that our team remains focused on operations and will continue to carry out their policies in a professional, ethical, and competent manner. We’ve had challenges in the past, and we’ve always worked through them together as a County team.
Secondly, I wanted to give you an update on my status as the chief administrative officer. When I announced last year that I’d be retiring, we left the timeline on finding my successor somewhat open-ended. I wanted to make sure the Board of Supervisors had plenty of time to find just the right leader to fulfill their vision for San Diego County. That process is close to concluding, but they’re not quite there yet.
My official retirement date is Friday. However, you’ll see that on next week’s Board of Supervisors agenda, Chairwoman Vargas has docketed an item to have me continue in my position for a short period of time until the Board announces their selection for my replacement.
If approved, I’ll stay on as CAO while they finalize their choice and then for a short stretch that ensures a smooth transition, especially during these challenging times. Therefore, you will still see me around for a bit longer, and together we will continue working on great things for San Diego County residents.
Thank you for your strength, commitment, and dedicated service to our residents. I’m so proud of each of you.
TISI Team Shares Trauma-Informed Resources
/By the Trauma-Informed System Integration team at the County of San Diego
A growing body of research demonstrates that trauma has major impacts on an individual and a community’s overall wellbeing and, is widely prevalent. The Trauma-Informed System Integration team (TISI) was formed to help improve the health and wellness of the community and staff through policies and systems change.
TISI offers participation for all County departments and is a source for resources and support to guide trauma-informed approaches across departments.
What is being trauma-informed?
10 Trauma Responses (article):
Want to know more?
For information and resources or to join us on the TISI team, please feel free to contact Deputy Director and TISI facilitator Jennifer Sovay at Jennifer.sovay@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Join EWA for a Tree Planting Event at Goodan Ranch
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Join the Emerging Workforce Association (EWA) and County of San Diego Filipino-American Employees Association (CSDFEA) for an Earth Day Celebration! The employee resources group will be hosting a tree planting event at the Goodan Ranch-Sycamore Canyon Preserve in Poway from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 22.
If you would like to participate, consider the following:
Participants are required to wear closed-toe shoes and recommended to wear pants, hat and long-sleeves. Sunglasses are highly recommended.
Carpooling is encouraged; there is limited parking with a dirt road access.
Meet at the Goodan Ranch Staging Area at 16281 Sycamore Canyon Rd., Poway, CA 92064.
To register for the event, please click here.
For inquiries, please contact codyblake.ambrose@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Show Us Your Aztec Pride
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Calling all Aztec fans! Show us your Aztec pride as the San Diego State Men’s team head to the NCAA Tournament Final Four for the first time in school history.
Let’s see those photos of you in your favorite SDSU swag in support of the team! Snap a pic and submit it now to communications@sdcounty.ca.gov and we will add them to a gallery here. Be sure to include information about the photo and your name.
The Aztecs’ road to the national title continues with a game on Saturday, April 1.
Raquel, Blanca, Sandra and Kenia, Medical Care Services
Pictured from left to right (standing) is Abigail Mendoza, Kaimook Boyer, Tatyanna Roy, Elvia Morales, Erik Pratt. Kneeling is Elva Stopke, and Sara Vargas, Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk in Chula Vista
Janie Regier, Office of Equity and Racial Justice
Mike Fulton, Peraton
Stacey Sundling, North Coastal PHC, Medical Care Services
Michael Arce, Behavioral Health Services
Leonor G. Chairez, Behavioral Health Services
Left Karla Valdez and right Mariana Delgadillo, Medical care Services.
John Lee, Child Support Services
Ryan – Adult Protective Services
Juan Salgado, General Services
San Diego County District Attorney Media Specialist Barbara Medina and her daughter
Jana Jordan (left) and Wendy Garcia (right) from Aging & Independence Services
Sebastian Falcon, HHSA, and Coach Fisher from earlier this year (
Jaime I Gomez, Metro Family Resource Center, and his wife in Houston
Daisy Nava, Behavioral Health Services
Rewind: Christy Carlson Talks Ethics
/If you missed the Ethics Awareness Month Speakers Series featuring Health and Human Services Agency Compliance Officer Christy Carlson on Tuesday you can watch the virtual event online. Watch now!
It’s not too late to participate in activities. Join the next event with County Counsel Claudia Silva at noon on Tuesday, March 28.
For more information, email oec@sdcounty.ca.gov or call 619-531-5174. In addition, you can visit OEC’s InSite page.