[5] On April 2 Meieran criticized Governor Brown's shutdown order for exempting construction and manufacturing, and called for the appointment of a "coronavirus czar" to oversee the statewide response.

[8] In July 2023 Meieran opposed a plan by the county health department to distribute tin foil and straws to fentanyl users, stating "Not all harm reduction is created equal.

[11] Unlike the previous center, which accepted drop offs from first responders and was often described as a "drunk tank", the replacement would provide 30–60 days of transitional housing and stabilization treatment for patients leaving other sobering programs.

[11] Meieran emphasized the need for a new crisis treatment center, saying she frequently sees patients with addiction issues in the emergency room due to the lack of better options.

[14] The runoff received significant media coverage due to its potential impact on large sanctioned camping sites proposed by Mayor Wheeler, who had previously threatened to pull city funding from the Joint Office of Homeless Services overseen by the County Chair.