County building lowering flags to half-staff to honor Jesse Jackson

The County Administration Building in downtown San Diego will lower its flags to half-staff and illuminate in rainbow colors this evening in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, officials announced Wednesday.

County Supervisor Joel Anderson confirmed the plan on social media.

(SAN DIEGO – February 17, 2026) In honor of the life and enduring legacy of the Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr., a towering figure in the American civil rights movement, Supervisor Anderson has requested that the County of San Diego lower flags to half-staff at county facilities and… pic.twitter.com/E095IUQwbJ

— Supervisor Joel Anderson (@JoelAndersonCA) February 18, 2026

The move came at the request of activist Shane Harris, who said he worked with Anderson to recognize Jackson’s legacy.

“Rev. Jesse Jackson dedicated his life to lifting those at the bottom so the entire nation could rise,” said Harris, adding that he worked with Jackson for years.

“Lowering our flags and lighting the County Administration Building in rainbow colors is a powerful symbol of unity and recognition of a man whose life transformed this country.”

Harris also said he will convene a “San Diego Salute to Rev. Jesse Jackson” in the coming days to be held in the San Diego Black Arts and Culture District.

Jackson, one of America’s leading civil rights figures and a two-time presidential candidate, died Tuesday. He was 84.