PFAS in San Luis Obispo County

The health and safety of County residents is the highest priority for the County of San Luis Obispo. The County is working cooperatively with the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (CCRWQCB) as it assesses the quality of the County's groundwater. At present, County supplied water continues to meet both federal and state water quality standards and is safe for customers to consume. For more detailed information on water quality in specific county areas, residents can contact their local water providers or the CCRWQCB. 

Redistricting

Following the release of the 2020 federal decennial census data in 2021, the County initiated its redistricting process. Redistricting is conducted every 10 years to redraw district boundaries and ensure that each supervisorial district has a substantially equal population, in accordance with the U.S. Constitution and the requirements of the Election Code. 

The purpose of redistricting is to redraw the district boundaries to rebalance the population between districts every 10 years so that each district is substantially equal in population and meets certain criteria within the Election Code and U.S. Constitution. 

On December 14, 2021 the Board of Supervisors adopted Map I.D. No. 74786 "Adopted Map" as the new supervisorial district boundaries.

Draft Maps & Publicly Submitted Maps

On January 12, 2022, an organization called SLO County Citizens for Good Government, and three other individuals filed a lawsuit in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court challenging the validity of the Board's approval of the Adopted Map (Map I.D. No. 74786. As a result of this litigation, on March 24, 2023, the County entered into a settlement agreement with the petitioners. Under the terms of the agreement, the Court set aside the Adopted Map and directed the County to reconsider alternative maps that had previously been reviewed during the 2021 redistricting process.

On April 4, 2023, the Board received an introduction of three ordinances each of which proposed to repeal the supervisorial boundaries established by Ordinance No. 3467. These ordinances proposed new boundaries based on three previously considered maps.

Map A

Map B

Chamber Map

A public hearing on these ordinances was scheduled for April 18, 2023. 

At the hearing on April 18, 2023m the Board considered Map A, Map B, and the Chamber Map and ultimately selected Map A. This map established new supervisorial district boundaries that went into effect upon adoption. However, per the California Elections Code, these boundaries are being phased in gradually over several years. The full implementation will occur as existing terms expire and elections are held in each of the newly defined districts. These district boundaries will remain in effect through the 2030 redistricting cycle.

As part of the same action, the Board also directed the staff to research the framework for establishing an independent redistricting commission in San Luis Obispo County for future redistricting efforts.

Map A

See the process of phasing in Board Adopted Supervisorial Boundaries after redistricting

On September 12, 2023, the Board considered options for creating an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC). Staff were directed to draft a proposed ordinance, schedule a Brown Act compliant "study session" to engage the community, include cost estimates of costs, and direct the Executive Office to determine timing. 

On January 16, 2024, the Board held a study session to review the proposed County Ordinance establishing a Citizens Independent Redistricting Commission. The Board directed staff to engage with Senator John Laird's Office to pursue enabling legislation, expressing a preference for:

• A commission of 11 members selected from 45 applicants
• At least 5 public meetings before map drafting
• At least 3 public meetings after maps are released

1. The Board supports the proposed amendments regarding vacancy procedures.
2. The Board is open to future amendments revising commission composition to include 1 member from each district and 6 at-large members, provided qualifications and balance are maintained
3. Supervisor Gibson was authorized to testify at Senate hearings, with Supervisors Paulding and Ortiz-Legg designated as alternates for the April 17 hearing.

• Passed the Senate elections and Local Government Committees
• May 21, 2024: passed Senate Floor (31-8)
• Approved by Assembly Elections, Local Government, and Appropriations Committees
• August 26, 2025: Passed Assembly Floor (60-15)
• August 27, 2024: Senate accepted Assembly amendments (31-9)
• September 3, 2024: Enrolled bill sent to Governor Gavin Newsom

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Diablo Canyon Power Plant Decommissioning

The County is working with community stakeholders, local cities, school districts, Chambers of Commerce, and PG&E to look at options that would reduce the economic impacts our community will face due to the closure of the Diablo Canyon Power Plant. Together, the stakeholders will guide a project that will develop an economic strategy intended to help reduce the impact of the closure throughout our region. They will hire a consultant for an economic analysis and the development of long-term economic strategies. 

Regional Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Planning

The County is coordinating a broader regional effort to examine infrastructure and housing needs countywide and to integrate efforts to address the region’s critical housing and infrastructure shortage.