Hello Lydia,

For many of us, the world is heavy right now. For some time it has felt as if the only way to avoid devastating headlines is by avoiding the news altogether. It is definitely not my place to tell those of you who are feeling that weight to feel otherwise or how to process those feelings. I’ll share that my way of dealing with the backwards slides away from the just and peaceful world I wish to see is to look to the work of those leaders, past and present, who have made the world a better place.  

Yesterday, our office celebrated Independence Day by recognizing those who’ve fought for and made America more free for more people. We continue to look to them for motivation for the intense struggle for the liberation on all people and the realization of the ideal that all people are worthy of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. While there is much work to do, freedom for all is something worth fighting for and our team won’t stop.

With gratitude,

Sean

D9 Office Hours

The District 9 Office is now taking requests to meet with the Council President during our Office Hours. These are opportunities for D9 residents to speak directly with the Council President for a 15-minute one-on-one meeting, offered in-person or virtually (Zoom). 

Office Hours appointments are RSVP-ONLY. To be added to the interest list, please email your community representative (find yours here) with the following information: 

• Full name 
• Email address 
• Phone number 
• Preferred time 
• In-person or virtual 

Your Community Representative will then follow up on your submission and the Director of Office Administration will send an appointment to confirm the meeting the week of Office Hours.     

July Office Hours:   

• Southeastern: Friday, July 15, 9-11am 
• City Heights: Friday, July 15, 12-2pm 

City of San Diego

Cool Zones

Stay Cool San Diego! During periods of extreme heat, certain recreation centers, libraries, and other public buildings are places for San Diegans to seek relief from warmer weather.

District 9 has four locations identified as Cool Zones! If you’re in D9 checkout one of these locations to beat the heat:

• Mountain View Community Center
• City Heights Library
• College-Rolando Library
• Kensington Library

More resources available at sandiego.gov/cool-zones and coolzones.org.

Community Projects, Programs, & Services (CPPS) Funding Program 

The City’s Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS) Funding Program is opening its application cycle for the new fiscal year starting on July 1st. CPPS funding is awarded to non-profit organizations and public agencies for one-time community, social, environmental, cultural, and recreational needs that serve a lawful public purpose. Funds awarded to organizations and agencies are paid on a reimbursement basis and are at the discretion of each Council Office. 

The application will be open from July 1- July 31, 2022. Applicants must complete and submit the application by July 31, 2022. 

For more information on CPPS, including a schedule of the funding process, visit: www.sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cpps. 

If you serve and/or are based District 9 and are interested in pursuing CPPS funds, please do not hesitate to email us: SeanEloRivera@sandiego.gov. 

To help inform our decision-making on CPPS, please complete this survey: sdd9.info/cpps22. It will be closing at the end of Friday, July 29th.