Come along to hear about the issues in our district and to thank (club member) Ed Harris for the fabulous job he’s done giving voice to issues ignored for many years.

When
December 1, 2014
6:00 – 7:00 PM

Where
Dana Middle School (map)
1775 Chatsworth Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107

Overview of Accomplishments and Engagement

Since taking office last April, I have been working on quality of life issues and promoting community engagement.  Below are some of the highlights of that work:

Community Engagement

• Attended 67 community meetings and events
• Hosted six community meetings in Bay Park, Point Loma, Bay Ho, Moraga, and Linda Vista on issues of homelessness, traffic calming, parking districts, and proposed development
• Hosted five community coffees/desserts

Quality of Life

• Opened the Edward Tyler Cramer Park in Linda Vista
• Installed pedestrian safety upgrades in Point Loma and Ocean Beach
• Approved a budget for Fiscal Year 2015 that includes funding for Council District Two projects such as new street lights, a new Fire Station for Point Loma and the development of the Coastal Management Plan
• Supported an increase for minimum wage earners
• Worked to mitigate the fly population in Mission Beach
• Passed the Ocean Beach Community Plan Update
• Supported the Council action to amend the Workforce Housing Offset (“linkage fee”) to fund more affordable housing in San Diego
• Advocated for more police officers and code compliance officers

Protecting the Environment

• Brought forth a successful Council resolution in opposition to Assembly Bill 2145 so consumers could have choices when selecting energy providers
• Supported the passage of Senate Bill 720 that phases out single-use plastic bags in California
• Supported a Climate Action Plan for the City of San Diego
• Supported mandatory water restrictions