San Diego County names a pollution crisis chief for the Tijuana River Valley
Oct. 20, 2026 — San Diego County has named Bridget Premont to a new post of pollution crisis chief, created to coordinate its response to long-running sewage pollution in the Tijuana River Valley, the County said Oct. 19. Premont, a career U.S. foreign service officer, will lead teams across County departments and work with local, state, federal and Mexican partners. From 2017 to 2021 she was political and economic chief at the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana. Supervisor Paloma Aguirre said the crisis drains $500 million a year from the regional economy.
The wall: The economic study the County cited was not included.
Tier: Confirmed (based on the County's release)
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