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County Launches Formal Review of Contracting Processes to Improve Oversight

| 2:15 PM

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San Diego County Chief Administrative Officer Ebony Shelton announced today that the County is formally reviewing its internal contracting processes to improve oversight, following the recent allegations involving a County contractor, the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego. The Coalition was responsible for distributing naloxone, an anti-overdose medication, and its former Chief Operating Officer has been accused by the District Attorney of embezzling funds from the Coalition.

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Ebony Shelton

County Supervisors Approve Appointment of New Chief Administrative Officer

| 12:05 PM

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The County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Ebony Shelton as the new Chief Administrative Officer. Shelton is the first Afro-Latina in County history to serve in the role. She will start her new position June 14.