Statement: “We’re the only (California) county to receive this funding and it was the largest grant in the United States,” Supervisor Ron Roberts, running for reelection this fall, said during a candidates’ debate Oct. 6.
Analysis: Earlier this year, San Diego County came under public scrutiny for turning down federal stimulus money aimed at creating jobs. Most urban counties in the state applied for the stimulus money and raked in millions for unemployed, low-income residents. One advocacy group estimated that the county missed out on between $11 million and $18 million.
Fact Check: The County, a Rainmaker
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