What's New in District 5?
A day in the life of Anaheim Fire & Rescue
I had my first experience with Anaheim Fire & Rescue back in my younger years, when I became a certified Junior Fireman while a student at St. Boniface.

Last month I took things up a notch with a simulation exercise at the department's training facility near Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The exercise showed me and my City Council colleagues what our firefighters face on a regular basis.

Though I've always appreciated all of our public safety employees and the essential job they do in keeping our community safe, this experience gave me real insight into the daily life of our firefighters.

Next time you see an Anaheim firefighter, be sure to say thank you.
History of the Big A
Last month marked the 53rd anniversary of the first Major League Baseball game played at the Big A. Here's a fun look back at the history of Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Patriots and Paws
Looking for a way to help our veterans?

Patriots and Paws helps veterans and active military service members by giving them furniture for their homes as well as matching them with a companion service animal.

The nonprofit works with about 80 other organizations helping veterans. Last year they helped more than 1,000 people.

Patriots and Paws just opened a new Anaheim location at 1825 E. Via Burton to help even more veterans in need.

Anaheim employees this past weekend helped the organization in the annual Big Give community service day.

Find out ways you can help too at PatriotsandPaws.org .
Mobile Library debuts

Anaheim's new Mobile Library rolled out to our neighborhoods last month, including its usual stop on Anna Drive.

The Mobile Library, formerly known as the Bookmobile, brings library materials and resources to neighborhoods where families can't easily get to a library branch.

I remember seeing the first Bookmobile's inaugural route on Valentine's Day 1958.
Improving the Neighborhood
Undergrounding near completion
The undergrounding of power lines on Lincoln Avenue, Rio Vista Street and Frontera Street is near completion.

I want to thank residents for their patience during the process. You may notice some poles remaining, but those are for telephone and cable service that will be removed in another phase.

Find more on undergrounding here .
State College flashlight walk
Our Community Policing Team does great work in helping keep our neighborhoods safe.

One of their regular activities is a "flashlight walk," where the team members introduce themselves to local businesses, pick up trash, report graffiti and note any other issues in the neighborhood.

Last month I tagged along for a flashlight walk on State College Boulevard from La Palma to Lincoln avenues.

On the walk, I even removed some graffiti myself.

If everybody does a little something, we can improve our neighborhoods even more.
Around the District
Manufacturing partnership
Anaheim has a long history of innovative manufacturing that continues today.

A group of manufacturing professionals in Anaheim has been meeting to address the rapid changes in technology happening in the industry.

The group aims to ensure that there will be an adequately trained workforce to fill 21st century jobs.
Public Safety Academy
Congratulations to the graduating class of Sycamore Junior High’s 2019 Public Safety Academy.

This class is a partnership between the schools and Anaheim Police's Cops 4 Kids and Explorers programs for students in elementary school and high school, respectively.

I’m looking forward to seeing these students eventually have careers as Anaheim public safety employees.
Kiwanis gives back
Kiwanis Club of Greater Anaheim held its 50th annual Scholarship Award Ceremony last month.

This year, $30,000 was given to 19 local high school students to support their transition to college life.

I was proud to see that three Katella High School students received scholarships. They all have a bright future.
Stay in the Know
Upcoming Council Meetings
  • June 4 at 5 p.m.
  • June 18 at 5 p.m.