Council District 9 News
January 12, 2024
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Hello Lydia,
While we’re almost half-way through our first month of 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect back on some of the accomplishments of the past year as we ramp up for our State of the District celebration later this month.
2023 was an active and busy year for us all. Over 700 constituent issues were addressed, 31 organizations were directly invested in by District 9, and there were 20+ cleanups that removed over 60 tons of trash across our district. Millions of dollars were invested in our neighbors and we were able to deliver policy wins rooted in housing, clean and healthy communities, and safety and justice – for ALL.
You can learn more about all of these efforts, and our community’s achievements, in our 2023 Annual Report which is being released soon! Limited physical copies will also be available at the State of the District.
With gratitude,
Sean
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Here is a snippet of the 2023 Annual Report | |
Council District 9 Updates | |
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YOU ARE INVITED! Join Council District 9 at our third annual State of the District event. We're excited to come together as we reflect on the past year, welcome new neighbors, and honor the remarkable leaders doing great work in our community. You can RSVP here: sdd9.info/rsvp
WHEN: Saturday, January 27th from 1:00 to 2:30pm
WHERE: Wilson Middle School, 3838 Orange Avenue
Together, we will recognize the amazing work of community members, talk through our vision for the year ahead, and you’ll hear updates from Council President Sean Elo-Rivera. For any questions, please reach out to Maryan Osman at mosman@sandiego.gov. Please share with neighbors -- the more, the merrier!
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San Diego Police Chief Forum
The City of San Diego launched a nationwide search for a new Chief of Police! Community members are invited to a series of public forums intended to gather your thoughts about the qualities and characteristics you want in the city’s next Police Chief.
The District 9 forum is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 16th from 5-7pm.
Let us know you’ll be attending by rsvping at sandiego.gov/rsvpforum
For more information, visit sandiego.gov/next-police-chief
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Safe Streets for All Survey
Council District 9 is committed to having clean, safe, and healthy communities for all. A cornerstone of a healthy community is Safe Streets. Safe Streets promote walkable neighborhoods and increased accessibility for everyone.
Traffic safety concerns are among the topmost issues that our office has heard from our communities. Council President Elo-Rivera takes all traffic safety concerns seriously and advocates on behalf of all of District 9 residents for safer streets.
Please take the quick survey down below to share with us what you believe are the most important aspects of street safety are for you. This will provide our office the best insight on how to approach making streets in District 9 safer for everyone.
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Study of Residential Evictions in the City of San Diego
Communities with lower income, higher rental cost burden, a higher proportion of Black and Hispanic households, more single-parent households, and higher unemployment levels are more likely to experience evictions in the City of San Diego, according to a recent San Diego Housing Commission (SDHC) study of residential eviction trends from 2017 to 2022. The study, “Analysis of Residential Evictions in the City of San Diego,” was published today on SDHC’s website.
The goal of the report is to establish a baseline of existing conditions and trends related to residential evictions here in San Diego. SDHC initiated the study in February 2023, as households began to face potential evictions in greater numbers upon the conclusion of federal assistance and renter protections implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SDHC completed the study in consultation with HR&A Advisors, a public policy firm with more than 40 years of experience in real estate and economic development.
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City Heights Plaza Del Sol Mural
This is community! Last Saturday, over 100 people showed up for ArtReach San Diego's Community Paint Day at City Heights Plaza Del Sol. Youth, families, and community members of all ages volunteered their time to help paint District 9’s newest mural outside a new affordable housing complex. Thank you to Wakeland Housing for your work on the project which will house 75 local families!
We wanted to share our deep gratitude to artist Josue Roman for your beautiful mural design and to ArtReach San Diego for your management of the project. Checkout the mural when you get the chance at University Avenue and Fairmount Avenue!
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In the News: Cafeina Cafe | | |
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Located in City Heights, Cafeina Cafe was one of 15 independent restaurants in the county awarded a $5,000 grant from the California Restaurant Foundation. The goal of the funding is to help business owners pay for kitchen equipment, technology upgrades, train and retain employees.
Congratulations to Cafeina for receiving this grant!
Read the full article HERE
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Photo by Sandy Huffaker for The San Diego Union-Tribune | | | |
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City Tree Recycling Program
Need to dispose of your Christmas tree? The City of San Diego has a Christmas Tree Recycling Program from now until January 23. You can bring your tree to 1 of 16 locations.
Our District 9 location is San Diego State University (Parking Lot 17 off Alvarado Road).
All tree stands, bags, netting, lights, ornaments, tinsel and other tree decorations must be removed. No artificial trees accepted. More information available at sdd9.info/xtree
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Volunteer for #WeAllCount2024
The 2024 #WeAllCount initiative is San Diego's Point-in-Time Count, a 3-day, statistically reliable, unduplicated count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and families across the county. This data informs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and helps determine federal funding for homeless services and programs.
The Volunteer Portal is now open and ready for you to choose your preferred count site. With over 40 count sites this year, the support of all volunteers is crucial to the success of this event.
Event Details:
- Event: 2024 #WeAllCount
- Date: Thursday, January 25, 2024
- Shift Times: Morning Shifts: 4:00 am - 8:00 am (high need)
- Safe Parking Shifts: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm (very limited)
To register as a volunteer, please visit this registration link.
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