Dear District 2 residents,
The City is seeking public input on its draft cultural plan, Creative City. This plan lays out a roadmap for supporting arts, culture, and creativity in our City over the next 10 years. The goal of the Creative City plan is to integrate arts and culture into all communities to create a more vibrant and creative San Diego.
This citywide engagement process was launched in November of 2022 to gather public input on what residents wished to see included in the draft cultural plan as it was developed. Since the launch of the process, the City has facilitated 70 public engagement events and received feedback from nearly 1800 people. In addition to public input, the City has been conducting research into cultural equity and a creative economy, City-owned cultural facilities, and funding sources for arts and culture initiatives.
As Chair of the Community and Neighborhood Services Committee, I have seen firsthand the positive impact that arts and culture initiatives can have on our communities. From beautifying public spaces to expressing pride in our neighborhoods, the arts are a way to invest in our communities and bring people together.
This round of public feedback will remain open for input through October 12, 2024 and will help shape the final draft of the Creative City plan, which will be presented to the City Council for deliberation in early 2025. There will be a Creative City Open House taking place at the Comic-Con Museum on Saturday, September 7 from 9am to 12pm, but if you can't attend that event, you can review the draft plan and provide your feedback online by clicking the buttons below.
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Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
District 2
San Diego City Council
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The Council will return from recess on Monday, September 9 at 10am. Committee meetings resumed on Wednesday, September 4 with the Rules Committee. You can view the schedule of upcoming Council meetings by clicking the button below.
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Ocean Beach Pier White Paper
Earlier this week, my Ocean Beach Community Representative and members of the Ocean Beach Pier Task Force signed the official White Paper for the Ocean Beach Pier Renewal Project. After meeting for nearly two years, the OB Pier Task Force - made up of City engineers, consultants, community members, and Council and Mayoral staff - have completed their mission to develop a preferred design concept. I look forward to continuing to work on this Strategic Capital Project as we proceed to the next steps.
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Cabrillo National Monument Tourism Adds $76.2M to San Diego's Economy
A report released by the National Park Service shows that in 2023, Cabrillo National Monument welcomed 810,000 visitors, which added a total of $76.2 million to the local economy. "People come to Cabrillo National Monument to enjoy the view, learn something new, or hike one of our many trails, and end up supporting the US and local economies along the way," said Superintendent Chris Rodriguez. Click the button below to read the full National Park Service report on the economic impact of Cabrillo National Monument in 2023.
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Bay Park Trash Pickup Event
On August 27th, staff from the Environmental Services Department completed a trash pickup event for residents of Bay Park. They collected 1.04 tons of recyclable waste and 3.42 tons of non-recyclable waste for a total of 4.46 tons. Thank you to our Environmental Services team for their hard work to serve the residents of District 2!
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NTC Aquatic Center Workshop
Join City staff to provide feedback on the future of the NTC Aquatic Center, as proposed in the NTC Liberty Station Park General Development Plan. The meeting will take place on Thursday, September 12 at 5:30pm at the Point Loma/Hervey Library Conference Room (3701 Voltaire St). For more information, please contact the Project Manager Mark Calleran at 619-533-5197 or email mcalleran@sandiego.gov, or Kevin Nguyen at 619-481-8908 or email ktnguyen@sandiego.gov.
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City of San Diego Employment Information Session
On September 13th from 3pm to 4pm, join the City of San Diego at the Point Loma/Hervey Library for an Employment Information Session, where you can learn about the City's job opportunities, application-to-hire process, competitive salaries, professional growth options, and more. RSVP by clicking the button below.
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West Morena Boulevard Traffic Control for Pure Water SD
Beginning on September 3rd, crews began installing the next phase of traffic control on West Morena Boulevard, between Buenos Avenue and Vega Street. This phase of work is expected to last approximately 6 weeks over two separate portions of work, but this schedule is subject to change. During the first portion, working hours will be between 9:00pm and 5:00am, from Sunday through Thursday, for approximately 2 weeks. During the second portion, working hours will be 24 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for approximately 4 weeks. Please follow all posted signage for your safety.
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City Arts and Culture Impact Day
Far South/Border North invites you to experience the power of art at Public Impact Day in Balboa Park on September 19. This free event offers a full day of activities where art intersects with public health, social justice, climate awareness, and civic engagement. There will be a series of talks and panel discussions, live performances, and an expo that showcases the impactful work of artists from the Far South/Border North initiative. To learn more or to register for the event, click the button below.
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City of San Diego Trash Study
The City of San Diego is seeking your input on potential new trash and recycling collection services and fees for single-family homes. Please complete the questionnaire and tell us what you think by clicking the button below.
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Have a question or need assistance from the City? Contact your respective Community Representative from my Office:
- Manuel Reyes: Ocean Beach, Old Town, and South Clairemont (South of Balboa Ave.)
- Carrie Munson: North Clairemont (North of Balboa Ave.) and Mission Bay Park
- Seamus Kennedy: Mission Beach
- Margaret Doyle: Point Loma and Midway
- Guillermo Castillo: Old Town
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If you need assistance with non-emergency community concerns, please use the Get It Done App or you can call my office or email me directly.
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Office of Councilmember
Jennifer Campbell
City Administration Building
202 "C" Street, 10th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
619-236-6622
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