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Former State Auditor and focus of a conflict of interest controversy Kathy McGuiness has created a campaign committee to run for the 14th District Seat in the Delaware State House ....
San Dieguito school district no longer accepts written public comment The SDUHSD board met virtually on Feb. 25. (Karen Billing) Print The San Dieguito Union High School District is facing questions about how it is handling public comment, including its recent decision to no longer accept written public comments and an incident when several speakers were cut off mid-comment during a special board meeting. On Feb. 25, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of San Diego and Imperial Counties wrote a letter to the board and superintendent with concerns that they are unlawfully restricting public comment. “We write to remind you that a school board may not silence community members engaged in lawful public comment simply because the board dislikes their message,” wrote Melissa Deleon, an equity staff attorney with the ACLU. “If the board is limiting access to public meetings and restricting comments based on the viewpoint expressed, it is viola ....