This week, host Andrea Lopez-Villafaña drops her interview with new County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe.

This conversation happened fresh off a big week for Montgomery Steppe. She served on the San Diego City Council until the election for Council President, casting the deciding vote to secure Sean Elo-Rivera's position.

Then she was sworn in as Supervisor, replacing Nathan Fletcher to represent District 4 in the heart of the county. Her first big vote in that role was on SB 43 — a state law that expands definitions and use of conservatorship.

In this episode, Montgomery Steppe talks about her time on the City Council, how she pushed the Council to own its authority and how she wants to govern on the Board of Supervisors.

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This week, host Andrea Lopez-Villafaña drops her interview with new County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe.
This conversation happened fresh off a big week for Montgomery Steppe. She served on the San Diego City Council until the election for Council President, casting the deciding vote to secure Sean Elo-Rivera's position.
Then she was sworn in as Supervisor, replacing Nathan Fletcher to represent District 4 in the heart of the county. Her first big vote in that role was on SB 43 — a state law that expands definitions and use of conservatorship.
In this episode, Montgomery Steppe talks about her time on the City Council, how she pushed the Council to own its authority and how she wants to govern on the Board of Supervisors.
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This is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

This is Voice of San Diego&rsquo;s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

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The New Supe, Monica Montgomery Steppe

Voice of San Diego's environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer joins the show to talk about a spate of recent bird deaths in the city. Advocates say fireworks are to blame. She also has the latest on the flood prevention measure that just got pulled from the November ballot. Senior investigative reporter Will Huntsberry is back again this week, this time with north county reporter Tigist Layne. They've got a two-part series out now about a youth gymnastics scandal in Santee. You can read their stories here and here.

Voice of San Diego's environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer joins the show to talk about a spate of recent bird deaths in the city. Advocates say <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/19/bird-nerds-take-war-against-mission-bay-fireworks-to-councilmembers/">fireworks</a> are to blame. She also has <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/20/special-politics-report-elo-rivera-pulls-plug-on-flood-prevention-ballot-measure/">the latest on the flood prevention measure</a> that just got pulled from the November ballot. Senior investigative reporter Will Huntsberry is back again this week, this time with north county reporter Tigist Layne. They've got a two-part series out now about a youth gymnastics scandal in Santee. You can read their stories <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/10/alleged-child-sexual-abuse-san-diego-santee-champion-gymnastics/">here</a> and <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/25/complaints-of-inappropriate-touching-at-santee-gymnastics-gym/">here</a>.

Dead Birds Reignite Fireworks Debate

Voice of San Diego's Will Huntsberry joins the show this week to discuss his new profile on Rep. Sara Jacobs. She's defied expectations with her voting record and is poised to become very powerful in Washington. Reporter Lisa Halverstadt also comes on to give an update about the Hope @ Vine mega shelter, which is facing a crucial City Council vote on Monday.

Voice of San Diego's Will Huntsberry joins the show this week to discuss <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/17/sara-jacobs-could-be-the-next-nancy-pelosi/">his new profile on Rep. Sara Jacobs</a>. She's defied expectations with her voting record and is poised to become very powerful in Washington. Reporter Lisa Halverstadt also comes on to give <a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2024/07/15/city-budget-analysts-slam-new-improved-mega-shelter-deal/">an update about the Hope @ Vine mega shelter</a>, which is facing a crucial City Council vote on Monday.

Mega Shelter Faces Uphill Battle

The calls for President Biden to leave the presidential race have reached a fever pitch, and this week Rep. Scott Peters weighed in. If Biden does drop out, Bella has a prescient prediction for when he might do it. Plus, Scott points out all that we still don't know about the proposed mega shelter and Jakob makes a pitch for revamping the city of San Diego flag.

The calls for President Biden to leave the presidential race have reached a fever pitch, and this week Rep. Scott Peters weighed in. If Biden does drop out, Bella has a prescient prediction for when he might do it. Plus, Scott points out all that we still don't know about the proposed mega shelter and Jakob makes a pitch for revamping the city of San Diego flag.

The New Supe, Monica Montgomery Steppe

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