Council District 9 News

June 6, 2022

Hello Lydia,

Foundational to the District 9 ideal of Opportunity for All is the belief that all people should have an opportunity to fulfill their potential in life. The only way that is possible is through the creation of a world where all people can be treated with dignity and respect while being their true selves.

As noted by Ben later in this email, the commemoration and celebration of National LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month is an opportunity to appreciate progress and recognize the work that remains ahead of us. Collectively and individually, we have much to do to ensure that our community is one where we all have the freedom to be our full selves.

With gratitude,

Sean

Council District 9 Updates

Welcome to the Team!

Naveed Haris | Pronouns: (she/her)

Policy Advisor and Community Representative

We are excited to welcome Naveed Haris to the team as a Policy Advisor and Community Representative. In her spare time, Naveed enjoys walking around the different neighborhoods of San Diego, museum hopping, farmers markets and restoring old furniture.

“What excites me most about the work I will be doing is seeing policy come to life and transforming from the written word to action that positively benefits so many. I am also very excited to be working with such a dynamic and diverse team who I can learn so much from.” - Naveed

Join us in welcoming Naveed to the District 9 Team!

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.

June Office Hours:

Southeastern and City Heights: Friday, June 17, 12-2pm

Recognizing National Pride Month

In the month of June we commemorate and celebrate National LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month. It’s important to honor our LGBTQ+ history and remind ourselves the work for equality still persists. We are grateful for the countless Black and Brown Queer and Transgender Women who paved the way for the liberties many in our community celebrate today.

In the spirit of Pride, we must continue to push for the liberation of everyone in our communities. And that begins with recognizing the sanctity of life for those in our Black and Transgender community. Black Lives Matter. Trans Lives Matter. Black Trans Lives Matter.

Learn more about San Diego Pride, celebrated during the month of July, by checking out sdpride.org.

Cannabis Equity Survey and Listening Sessions

Share your story with the City on Cannabis Equity!

The City of San Diego is hosting listening sessions to hear directly from individuals and communities disproportionately impacted by past drug enforcement policies and the War on Drugs. Your voice will help us develop a blueprint for a future equity program that provides fair pathways for all to enter the legal cannabis industry throughout the City.

The first District 9 listening session happened last week in Mountain View on June 2nd. The next, and final, D9 listening session is in City Heights on Thursday, June 16th, 5:30pm-7:00pm. This is taking place at the City Heights/Weingart Library and Performance Annex. Registration isn’t required but preferred. CLICK HERE TO RSVP.

You can also share your thoughts through survey that the City is hosting! You can complete this in English or Spanish.

Go Vote in the June Election!

TOMORROW (Tuesday, June 7) is Election Day! Stop by one of the 218 vote centers open throughout the county to cast your ballot. Centers are open from 8am - 5pm today and tomorrow from 7am - 8pm.

Learn more about voting in the June Election:

www.sdvote.com
(858) 565-5800
Toll Free - (800) 696-0136

Joint Cleanup with District 4

Through our series of organized cleanups in District 9, we continue our focus on beautifying our communities, helping the environment, and offering residents free and accessible opportunities to dispose of accumulated items. This month, we are joining forces with the Council District 4 Office! We are sponsoring a Joint Cleanup event on Saturday June 25th from 9:00-11:00am at the Willie Henderson Complex Sports Park parking lot, at 1035 South 45th Street, San Diego CA 92113. You’ll be able to dispose of items like mattress, electronics, tires, appliances, and plenty of room for other everyday items you want to get rid of.

Residents who are attending the cleanup event will not have access to the adjacent streets so we’re asking those participating to please use the South 43rd Street and Z Street entrance. This will facilitate easier traffic flow, make this event less intrusive to other residents in the area, and make unloading of vehicles more efficient. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Please contact our office if you want to volunteer for this (and future events) or if you have any questions.

Technology for Non-Profits

Are you a non-profit looking for hardware? The San Diego Futures Foundation knows that you rely on technology to achieve your mission and to serve the community. They offer nonprofits a range of refurbished hardware, from desktops and laptops to monitors and printers.

Begin the process by reviewing our program guidelines and eligibility requirements:

Eligibility Requirements

Be a federally approved 501(c)3.
Your organization must reside in San Diego and provide services primarily to San Diego residents.
We do give priority to small organizations with limited budgets and those that support County of San Diego’s Strategic Initiative.
The initiative targets youth, safe and livable communities and the environment. Local schools qualify for our computer donation program.

Learn more about this program at sdfutures.org/for-nonprofits.