We Are United

This week, Supervisor Nora Vargas and I honored Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) and Su***de Prevention Council for ***dePreventionAwarenessMonth. Learn the signs, participate in a training, and reach out if you or someone you know needs help. 24/7 Access & Crisis Line at 888-724-7240.

My staff have been out delivering FREE N-95 masks for small businesses in District 8. If you need masks for your employees, please contact my office to make arrangements for delivery at (619) 236-6688.

Thank you to San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce for the masks donation.

The City of San Diego’s rent and utility relief program has helped nearly 9,500 households that have struggled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal and state governments are giving the city more funding to help those who need it. Please visit SDHC.org to determine your eligibility and apply for assistance.

San Diego has given out $77.9M in COVID-19 rent relief. There's still A LOT of money left The city's rent relief program has given out aid to 9,448 households.

As we watch the harrowing scenes out of Afghanistan, the right to seek asylum is top of mind. As an attorney, and as the descendant of immigrants who came to the U.S fleeing persecution, I am proud to see our landmark proposal for an Immigrant Legal Defense Program moving forward.

Black Youth Initiative Mentee: Meet Logan Davis. Logan is one of two interns placed in our office through the Black Youth Initiative (BYI).

As a readiness initiative, BYI provides direct support to Black high school students to prepare our students, as they pursue their career and college goals, with needed skills and competencies to meet the demands of the evolving workplace.

Logan resides in Emerald Hills and is a 10th grader at O’Farrell. Logan wants to be an entrepreneur and has already had several successful small businesses, including: dog walking, pet sitting, and a car wash.

Today, many of those devoted to serving others shared words of wisdom with Logan, as he starts his sophomore year.

Welcome to City Hall, Logan!