Dear District 2 Residents,
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This is the season of gratitude, and there are many things I am grateful that I get to do in my role as your City Councilmember. One of those things is having the opportunity to bring investments back to our District and help to improve the community. On Wednesday, I joined City staff and community leaders in Point Loma to celebrate the grand opening of the Canon Street Pocket Park, which has been a highly anticipated addition to the Point Loma community for many years.
Thank you to the City staff in the Departments of Engineering and Parks & Recreation who brought this vision to life. This park has had incredible support from the Point Loma community as well, and I was joined by several community leaders from the Peninsula Community Planning Board, the Point Loma Association, and the United Portuguese Society who supported this project in various stages of completion.
An important factor in designing this park was to make sure that it reflected the history of Point Loma. I am grateful to the artist Nate Page, who designed the "Horizon Dock" artwork specifically for the park.
And finally, I am grateful to each and every member of the community who has waited to patiently for this park to be completed. The Canon Street Pocket Park will enhance the lives of all the neighbors in the area, and it has transformed a vacant lot into a beautiful area for generations to enjoy. Now that the park is activated, we leave it in the capable hands of the community to bring it to life as it joins the other 600 parks in our beautiful city.
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Councilmember Jennifer Campbell
District 2
San Diego City Council
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Confirmation of Ethics Commission's Appointment of an Executive Director
On November 19, the City Council unanimously confirmed the Ethics Commission's appointment of a new Executive Director, Bryn Kirvin, to oversee the Commission upon the March 2025 retirement of current Executive Director Sharon Spivak. Thank you to Sharon for her work leading this important Commission, and congratulations to Bryn for being appointed to this role!
Clairemont Village Shopping Center Project
On November 19, the City Council unanimously approved the plans to build a new apartment building in the vacant space behind Sprouts in the Clairemont Village Shopping Center. This building will have 224 new housing units, 10% of which will be for residents with zero to 60% area median income (AMI). 385 parking spaces, walkways, and greenery are all part of this project. San Diego needs more housing, and building on this available space will expand our city's housing supply.
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City Attorney Mara W. Elliott Day
On November 19, the City Council proclaimed "City Attorney Mara W. Elliott Day" in the City of San Diego in honor of City Attorney Elliott's 15 years of service to our City, eight of those in her current position. Mara was the first woman and first Latina elected City Attorney, and during her time in office became a statewide and national leader on many pressing issues, such as gun violence and protecting victims of domestic violence. Mara has been a fierce leader and advocate for San Diegans, and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
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Provide Your Input on Safe Streets For All
The City has launched its Safe Streets for All virtual open house and is now welcoming feedback on how to make our streets safer for all road users, from pedestrians to cyclists to drivers. The interactive Safe Streets for All website will be open through December 2, where you can view various initiatives included in the Safe Streets for All program and provide your feedback and priorities. To visit the Safe Streets for All website and participate in the virtual open house, click the button below.
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Winter City Civics Internship Program
The City of San Diego is hiring for its upcoming Winter City Civics Internship Program. This is a paid internship opportunity through the Employ & Empower Program that will run from February 11 through March 20, 2025. Participants will be able to learn about what it's like to work at the City and build a work readiness portfolio that will help prepare them for future employment opportunities. To learn more or submit an application by December 20, click the button below.
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Get It Done Research Panel
The Performance and Analytics Department (PandA) wants to improve your experience using Get It Done, the official platform for reporting non-emergency issues. If you are interested in joining a user research panel as a District 2 representative, please click the button below to complete the screening survey. If you are selected to take part in this study, you will be contacted via email. Those selected to participate in this study will receive a $50 Gift Card.
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Senior Park Ranger Steve Smith Recognized as "City Employee of the Year"
Each quarter, the Parks and Recreation Department, Open Space Division, recognizes a special employee who has gone above and beyond in their service to our City. One is chosen each year as Employee of the Year. This year, Ranger Steve Smith was recognized as the Employee of the Year in gratitude for his work protecting District 2 open space parks, including Tecolote Canyon Park, Rose Canyon Park, and Marian Bear Park. He also received a commendation of appreciation from the Clairemont Town Council. Congratulations to Ranger Smith on these awards, and thank you for all that you do to serve this City!
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Next Phase of Construction on Clairemont Drive for Pure Water SD
Beginning on November 13, crews began installing traffic control on Clairemont Drive between Joplin Avenue and Gila Avenue. This phase of work is estimated to last approximately 6 weeks, but this schedule is subject to change. Pipeline installation will take place between 7:00am and 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Pipeline welding will take place between 3:30pm and 11:00pm. Please follow all posted signage for your safety.
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City of San Diego Measure B Trash Study
The City is considering enhanced trash collection services and new fees, as per Measure B passed by the voters in 2022, and is asking for your feedback on the proposal. To get involved in the conversation, you can take the questionnaire by clicking the button below, or visit the project website to see the latest updates.
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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 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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