Prop. 4 sets aside $50 million towards border water quality projects

About this episode

The episode discusses Proposition 4's funding for border water quality projects, budget concerns regarding Mayor Todd Gloria's proposal, new e-bike ordinances in La Mesa, and features Dr. Plastic Picker for Earth Day coverage.

First, Proposition 4 sets aside funding for border water quality projects, we’ll tell you how the funding will be split up and distributed. Then, pushback continues against Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed budget. Also, La Mesa is the latest city in the county to approve of new e-bike ordinances. And, as part of Earth Day coverage, we profile Dr. Plastic Picker.

Topics covered

• border water quality
• budget pushback
• e-bike ordinances
• Earth Day
• local government

Keywords

• Proposition 4
• border water quality
• Todd Gloria
• La Mesa
• e-bike ordinances
• Earth Day
• Dr. Plastic Picker

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KPBS Public Media

Places: La Mesa

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