It has been over nearly one year since concerned PRD 13A resident, Dr. Stephen Shrewsbury, first asked the San Diego County Department of Public Works for answers to a series of questions about PRD13A. What began as a follow-up email to Program Manager Jamie Milani, after a tense meeting on June 30, 2025, at the Fallbrook Library, has evolved into a persistent quest for transparency.
Citizens for Sustainable PRDs and Roads was formed by Dr. Shrewsbury to better represent PRD13A parcel holders who share his concerns about our roadways and he does not claim to represent all property owners in PRD13A.
2-2026 San Diego County Department of Public Works “DPW” issues a survey to PRD 13A parcel holders Click to view
3-17-2026 DPW PRD Management Team conducts on site roadways inspection and meets with CSPRD representatives Click to view Pala Mesa Dr. - Sumac - Sage Roads damage mapping Click to view Wilt-Citrus Roads damage mapping
3-20-2026 San Diego County Water Authority “SDCWA” Director of Engineering and her Project Manager conduct on site roadways inspection and meets with CSPRD representatives and residents. Click to view summary
3-31-2026 CITIZENS FOR SUSTAINABLE PRDS AND ROADS “CSPRD,” Demand letter submitted to San Diego County Board of Supervisors. Click to view
5-19-2026 Meeting held at DPW offices between CSPRD representatives and their Counsel and County Counsel and DPW staff. County urging resolution to avoid a law suit. Click to view their Special Tax Report
5-21-2026 Email and FAQ regarding a possible Special Tax reassessment sent toa limited number of 13A parcel holders who indicated to DPW they wanted updates. Click to view Email Click to view Special Tax FAQ
5-21-2026 DPW’s Notice of Public Hearing mailed to all PRD13A parcel holders Click to view
6-1-2026 CSPRD submits Government Tort Claim and Demand for Damages, Compensation, and Equitable Relief to San Diego County Water Authority Click to view
What is the County’s long-term plan?
What about damage caused by utilities, contractors and government agencies using PRD roads?
Why not simply increase the current assessment structure?
Would current assessments remain in place under a “Special Tax District”?
Would future increases require additional elections?
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Did reporter Shannon Handy ever hear back from the entities she left messages for? The County Spokesperson? Desmond’s office? The SDC Water Authority?
Following escalation of the issues by Steve to the Director of San Diego County Department of Public Works “DPW,” and a further reorganization of the PRD oversight team under the Head of the Transportation Division, there has been a noticeable improvement in communication with our PRD for which we are grateful.
The new DPW PRD Management team promise “accountability and transparency” both of which were lacking previously. We hope to work constructively and collaboratively with them as they tackle the challenges that we (and other PRDs) face.