Spehn published a community newspaper, helped found the San Diego River Conservancy and served numerous local and state leaders, including state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins.
SAN DIEGO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), former Senator Christine Kehoe, colleagues, and the community are mourning the passing of Deanna Spehn, a beloved policy director who served both leaders.