Guest Column: The unincorporated area of San Diego County deserves a vote

Guest Column: The unincorporated area of San Diego County deserves a vote

Many people do not know, or realize, that if you live outside the city limits you are a resident of the unincorporated area. This means you do not have a city hall, you do not have a city council and you certainly do not have a mayor. When you want to address your  local government you have to go to downtown San Diego — to the County Board of Supervisors. Many large communities are in this category: Alpine, Fallbrook, Lakeside, Ramona and Valley…

Reader’s Editorial: The unincorporated area of San Diego County deserves a vote

Reader's EditorialsAlpinefallbrookLakesideRamonaValley Centerunincorporated communitiesCommunitiesDesertsMountainsNorth County InlandRural communitiesBy Robin Joy Maxson, Chair, Association of Planning Groups – San Diego County and Board Member, SANDAG Board of Directors   February 18, 2026 (Ramona) -- Many people do not know, or realize, that if you live outside the city limits you are a resident of the unincorporated area. This means you do no…