Mabuhay (Tagalog translation: long live!) to our Fil-Am community for their outstanding contributions to our region. On Oct. 15th, I joined Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmembers Kent Lee and Vivian Moreno to proclaim Filipino American History Month in the City of San Diego.

    The City of San Diego is home to one of the largest Filipino American populations in the United States. Here in District 4, we have a thriving Filipino community spanning several generations, especially Paradise Hills, North and South Bay Terraces, and Skyline Hills. Join me to honor and celebrate our Fil-Am community.

    On Oct. 4th, I had the honor to co-host the Pastor’s Breakfast with Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe at the Encanto Southern Baptist Church. We had a great Q&A session with an incredible group of pastors during breakfast. In 2021, Supervisor Montgomery Steppe established the Pastor’s Breakfast as a way to connect with our local faith-based leaders. It’s a tradition I’m proud to continue with the Supervisor. A special thank you to Pastor Pope and his team for their gracious hospitality.

    Also, on Oct. 4th, I had the pleasure to attend Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) “2024 Hope Latina Empowerment Days” workshop event. I sat down with HOPE’s Belinda Barragan and Fernanda Santiago, and Rosa María Hernández. We shared some laughs and learned a lot from each other. Thank you, HOPE, for uplifting women here in San Diego through advocacy and leadership training programs.

    On Oct. 11th, my team and I had an exciting night attending the Lincoln High School football team’s homecoming game. Congrats to the Hornets on a big win against the Point Loma Pointers 42 - 0. And a shout-out to the Lincoln High School Class of 1984 as they celebrated their 40th Anniversary Reunion. Go Hornets!

    In the year of the Dragon, on Oct. 18th, the Asian Business Association of San Diego (ABASD) celebrated its 34th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala at the Marriott Marquis. What a night of culture and community. Thank you, ABASD, and to all the changemakers who strive to create a more inclusive economy in San Diego. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Keep making history!

    On Oct. 20th, I joined the “San Diego Hip Hop Health & Wellness 5K & Festival” at the Educational Cultural Complex in Mountain View. Since 2015, the community event has inspired many District 4 families to commit to fitness, health, and community resource awareness.
     It was so good to see people of all ages express their love for hip-hop and fitness. Shout-out to the entire San Diego Hip Hop Health & Wellness 5K & Festival team. Events like these are strengthening our communities.

    On Oct. 1st, I proclaimed “Cox Communications Digital Equity Day” in the City of San Diego. NFL star and author Malcolm Mitchell joined us in Chambers for the proclamation. Not only is Malcolm a Super Bowl champion, but he is a champion for digital equity. He later spoke to Lincoln High School students on how digital literacy helped him achieve success in life. Thank you to Cox Communications and Malcolm for their community work in District Four.

   The proclamation is also a reminder of the digital equity initiatives spearheaded by Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe, Councilmember Vivian Moreno, and former Councilmember Georgette Gómez. We extend our gratitude to Cox Communications and the entire City Council for joining me on “Cox Communications Digital Equity Day.”

    On Oct. 1st, I joined Councilmember Vivian Moreno and our colleagues to demand the federal government declare a national emergency for Tijuana Sewage Crisis. The City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution calling for this declaration. This approval is another step to help address the environmental crisis happening at our border. Our communities deserve clean beaches and better air quality.

    We are one step closer to a brand new Oak Park Library. On Oct. 9th, I voted “Yes” to approve the Oak Park Library design-build agreement contract award. Thank you to my Active Transportation and Infrastructure Committee colleagues, Councilmembers Stephen Whitburn and Joe LaCava, for voting unanimously on this item.

     I am excited for the community, especially the youth in Oak Park. Thank you to Elida Chavez and Claudia Thompson, the Friends of the Oak Park Library, and the supporters of the new Oak Park Library.

   I would like to hear from you. I will hold office hours on Fridays at the Southeastern Live Well Center, 5101 Market Street, San Diego, CA, 92114, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.

       Email me to schedule an appointment: HenryFoster@sandiego.gov

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