LaCava's Column INTRODUCING COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM JOE LACAVA On December 11th, I was honored to receive a unanimous vote from my City Council colleagues to serve as Council President Pro Tem. I’m thankful to the Council for their support and trust in my leadership. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE SAN DIEGO HOUSING COMMISSION After an extensive recruitment process that I was honored to lead, I’m pleased to announce that Lisa Jones is the new unanimously approved President and CEO of the San Diego Housing Commission and Executive Director of the San Diego Housing Authority. Ms. Jones’ experience, character, and vision will protect, preserve, and advance assistance and opportunity for those served by the San Diego Housing Commission. Watch Council President Pro Tem LaCava’s Remarks AQUAEYE TECHNOLOGY COMES TO SAN DIEGO I was honored to help acquire AquaEye, a pioneering technology that is expected to decrease underwater search times for San Diego lifeguards in District 1 and across the City of San Diego. Inspired by a generous District 1 community member, I secured $7,639.48 of District 1 Community Projects, Programs, and Services (CPPS), matching funds to acquire an AquaEye device for our communities. Whether through the budget process, direct funding, or generous donors, I am proud to fight for our lifeguards. Click to Learn More About City of San Diego CPPS Funds INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY UPDATES IN DISTRICT 1 PICTURE COURTESY OF BARRY ROSENBUSH, LA JOLLA, CA. Photo One Photo Two Photo One: Team LaCava actively collaborated with Barry Rosenbush and other community leaders to paint a four-way crosswalk at the intersection of Prospect Street and La Jolla Boulevard. This newly painted crosswalk is a testament to the power of collaboration between my District 1 office and proactive community members. Photo Two: Pacific Beach residents now have "Signal Ahead," signs with flashing beacons at the Beryl and Lamont Street intersection. Thank you to community member Britta Justensen for your advocacy! For infrastructure and safety projects you would like to see in your neighborhood, please call my office at 619-236-6611, send me an email at [email protected], or attend a local meeting with one of my council representatives and let us know how we can help you get it done. SAN DIEGO’S 2023 “25 MOST REMARKABLE TEENS” We celebrated San Diego’s 2023 “25 Most Remarkable Teens,” an annual event organized by the San Diego County Public Defender to honor the remarkable contributions of our youth in the community. Special shout-out to Vidhi Kulkarni, a Del Norte High School student and former intern on Team LaCava, who earned the Entrepreneur category award during the ceremony. Congratulations to Vidhi and all the inspiring teens recognized at the ceremony! Learn More About San Diego’s 25 Most Remarkable Teens for 2023 CONNECT WITH YOUR COUNCIL  COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE Connect with the D1 Community Representative in your neighborhood on Friday, December 15. This is an excellent opportunity for you to meet with my staff at a location near you. You are our eyes and ears in your neighborhoods; share your thoughts, concerns, or suggestions with my community reps: Joaquin Quintero, 9:30 to 11:45 am Carmel Valley Branch Library (3919 Townsgate Dr) Emily Lynch, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm La Jolla Riford Library (7555 Draper Ave) Karla Tirado, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm Pacific Beach Taylor Branch Library (4275 Cass St) Find More Ways My Office Can Assist You Here Follow me on social media to stay up to date! Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram Council District 1 | [link removed] ‌ ‌ ‌ City of San Diego Council District 1 | 202 C Street, San Diego, CA 92101 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!