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San Diego County LAFCO

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SD LAFCO oversees the formation, expansion, and consolidation of local government agencies. LAFCOs’ creation were engendered by Governor Edmund “Pat” Brown Sr.

Local Agency Formation Commissions (LAFCOs) were established in 1963 and are political subdivisions of the State of California responsible for providing regional growth management services in all 58 counties. LAFCOs’ authority is currently codified under the Cortese‐Knox‐ Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (“CKH”) with principal oversight provided by the Assembly Committee on Local Government. LAFCOs are comprised of locally elected and appointed officials with regulatory and planning powers delegated by the Legislature to coordinate and oversee the establishment, expansion, and organization of cities, towns, and special districts as well as their municipal service areas. (1959‐1967) to more effectively address the needs of California’s growing and diversifying population with an emphasis on promoting governmental efficiencies. Towards this end, LAFCOs are commonly referred to as the Legislature’s “watchdog” for local governance issues. Guiding LAFCOs’ regulatory and planning powers is to fulfill specific purposes and objectives that collectively construct the Legislature’s regional growth management priorities outlined under Government Code Section 56301. This statute reads:

“Among the purposes of the commission are discouraging urban sprawl, preserving open space and prime agricultural lands, efficiently providing governmental services, and encouraging the orderly formation and development of local agencies based upon local conditions. One of the objects of the commission is to make studies and furnish information to contribute to the logical and reasonable development of local agencies in each county and to shape the development of local agencies so as to advantageously provide for the present and future needs of each county and its communities.”

LAFCO decisions are legislative in nature and therefore are not subject to an outside appeal process. LAFCOs also have broad powers with respect to conditioning regulatory and planning approvals so long as not establishing any terms that directly control land uses.

10/23/2026

Congratulations to LAFCO Commission Counsel, Holly O. Whatley, for receiving the 2026 Outstanding Achievement in Public Law (OAPL) Award from the California Lawyers Association! 🎉🥳👏

In their article, the California Lawyers Association exclaims that, throughout a distinguished career, “Whatley has earned a reputation as one of California’s most respected and accomplished municipal law attorneys, combining exceptional legal skill with public service, professional leadership, and a steadfast commitment to mentoring the next generation of public lawyers.”

We encourage you to read more about this wonderful achievement at the link in our bio! 🔗

10/01/2026

Want to help shape how local government works in San Diego County? 🧐

San Diego LAFCO is hiring a Local Government Analyst I, and it could be a great first step into public policy and regional planning!

Some responsibilities of the role:
📊Manage studies evaluating the availability, adequacy, and performance of local governmental services
📈Analyze demographic, service, and financial trends
📍Process boundary-change proposals
🗣️Represent the agency before public boards and organizations

What we're looking for:
Someone curious about how local government works and how to make it better. Recent graduates and newcomers to local government are encouraged to apply.

Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/151567-1/local-government-analyst to learn more about us, the role, requirements, compensation, and more! Apply by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026. 📆

Apply for Local Government Analyst position in San Diego, CA through GovernmentJobs.com. Join our team and become a part of San Diego County Local Agency Formation Commission community.

10/01/2026

Per guidance from the Chair, both the October 5th Commission Meeting and October 16th Special Districts Advisory Committee (SDAC) Meeting have been cancelled due to light agendas.

We’ll pick back up with a LAFCO Commission Meeting at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the County Administration Center.

The next LAFCO SDAC Meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2027.

08/06/2026

San Diego LAFCO is launching a brand new logo AND a brand new website! ⭐️

Starting today, the old LAFCO web address will point towards the new domain: www.sd.lafco.ca.gov. 💻

The full website is still under construction and will fully launch by the end of the calendar year. Until then, this temporary landing page is meant to offer all the LAFCO essentials!

LAFCO is excited to debut this fresh look. Enjoy exploring the new temporary landing page!

08/01/2026

After not meeting in July, LAFCO has a lot to cover in our August 3 Commission Meeting 📋

Read the full agenda at the link in our bio! 🔗

07/13/2026

Our next Special Districts Advisory Committee Meeting is just days away! 📅

On Friday, July 17, the Special Districts Advisory Committee will meet at 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 402A, from 9:30 - 11:30 am.

Click the link in bio to learn more 🔗

06/15/2026

The Photo Contest Results are in… 🥳

San Diego LAFCO is excited to announce the winners of our Carlsbad Photo Contest! We are appreciative of all who submitted their wonderful photography, and would like to congratulate the following winning photographers:

⭐️ Carlsbad Community Category & Best in Show: Patrick Trolan | “Sunset Surfers”

⭐️ City Identity Category: Frances Schnall | “Village Lights”

⭐️ Natural Carlsbad Category: Vanderbilt Eidle | “Perfect Catch”

Scroll through to see their photos, and visit our website to learn more about the contest. CONGRATULATIONS!

*Unfortunately, LAFCO did not receive photos fitting our criteria for the Municipal Services Category.

05/29/2026

Meeting Monday looks a little different next month… 📆

This June, the LAFCO Commission will not be having its regular meeting on June 1. We will instead be having a special meeting on June 15 at 8:15 am. 📣 We’ll be meeting at our normal location, 1600 Pacific Highway, Room 302, San Diego, CA 92101.

04/30/2026

We’re flowing along with our MSRs and the latest draft just surfaced:

Wholesale Water Service Agencies - Part One: San Diego County Water Authority. 🌊

This draft is the first portion of a larger report assessing how San Diego County Water Authority and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California independently deliver wholesale water service across the county. 💧 A public Hearing on this draft will be held at the May 4, 2026 Commission Meeting. 📅

Dive into the full report at the link in our bio!

04/15/2026

We want your eyes on our latest MSR! 🫵

San Diego County LAFCO invites all interested parties to review and provide written comments on a draft municipal service review covering the Carlsbad subregion with specific focus on the City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District (MWD). 🌊

Written comments received on the draft by Friday, May 29, 2026, will be incorporated into preparing a final document for action at a separately noticed public hearing.

The full notice and more information on the draft MSR are available at the link in our bio!

Address

2550 Fifth Avenue, Suite 725
San Diego, CA
92103

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	6am - 6pm

Telephone

+16193213380

Website

https://www.sdlafco.org/, http://linktr.ee/sdlafco

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