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DEC. 14-20 2018 Vol. 20 No. 8
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Andrew Hayes - Newest Member of the Lakeside Union School District Board of Trustees Lakeside – Thursday December 13, Andrew Hayes took the oath of Office as member of Lakeside Union School District Board of Trustees. Hayes, 24, is the youngest elected official in East County. Hayes ran unopposed in the Lakeside Unified School District’s election for the Lakeside Union School District Board of Trustees. Since he was the only candidate as the September filing date passed, Hayes’s name did not appear on the November, was the immediate winner. Hayes is a native of Lakeside, and graduated from the University of San Diego where he earned two bachelor’s degrees, one in political science and a second in business administration. Hayes was a district representative with California Senator Joel Anderson, whose 38th Senate district includes Escondido, Valley Center, San Marcos, Bonsall and Fallbrook. He joined Anderson’s staff as an intern in March 2014 and was hired as a legislative staff member in January 2015. Anderson was first elected to the State Assembly in 2006 and to the State Senate in 2010. Hayes is now on the staff of Senator Brian Jones. Also re elected to the Board of Trustees were Bonnie La Choppa, and Holly Ferrante.
Applications Sought for City of El Cajon Commissions For those seeking community involvement, the City of El Cajon City Council is now accepting applications for several Commissions and Committees. Vacancies are available for: Gillespie Field Development Council, Personnel, Planning, Public Safety Facility Financing Oversight Veteran’s Commissions. The filing period is open through January 14, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. Applications are available in the City Clerk’s Office and on the City’s website at: https:// www.cityofelcajon.us/your-government/commissions. All applicants will be interviewed on January 22, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, 200 Civic Center Way, El Cajon, CA 92020. For additional information, call the City Clerk’s Office at (619) 441-1763.
El Cajon Low Income Federal Grant Survey On your job and at home, we know that you see and hear about the needs of the residents of our City. The City is seeking input to evaluate and determine the priorities for spending our federal grant funds reserved for low-income families and individuals over the next five years. Your input is valuable, and we would ask to take a moment to complete the online survey. The City of El Cajon receives approximately $1,300,000 in Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and $450,000 in HOME Investment Partnership grants each year for housing and community development projects. The City wants its residents to have input in how the City programs this money, which may only be used to benefit low and moderate income areas or persons. Please assist us by filling out the survey. City of El Cajon Resident Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ElCajon_English_ Spanish https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ElCajon_Arabic If you prefer, written comments can be submitted to: jkasvikis@cityofelcajon.us.
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Lakeside – Thursday December 13, Andrew Hayes took the oath of Office as member of Lakeside Union School District Board of Trustees. Hayes, 24, is the youngest elected official in East County.
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El Cajon Valley School Board Members Oath of Office El Cajon – Tuesday November 11, three members of the Cajon Valley Unified School District board were sworn in to office. They were: Jo Alegria sworn in by El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells Jill Barto sworn in by Senator Brian Jones Tarama Otero sworn in by Cajon Valley Superintendent David Miyashiro Photos by Jay Renard/East County Herald
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Santee – Wednesday December 12, the Santee City Council swore in two reelected Councilmembers, and one new Councilmember. Rob McNelis was reelected for District One. Ronn Hall was reelected for District Two. Laura Koval was elected for District Three. All three were sworn in during the brief Council meeting, Councilmember Stephen Houlahan was appointed Vice Mayor of Santee. Senator Brian Jones was honored for his service to Santee and his election to the California Senate. Former Senator Joel Anderson was also honored for his work in the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. Photos by Jay Renard/East County Herald
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City of El Cajon State of the City and Council Oath of Office
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El Cajon – Tuesday December 12, El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells gave the State of the City address to the citizens of El Cajon. Topics covered were public safety, neighborhood improvements involving homeless and infrastructure, economic development, and fiscal responsibility. After the State of the City, a reception of light refreshments was held at City Hall foyer. After the reception, the Council meeting resumed and Mayor Bill Wells and Councilmember Gary Kendrick were sworn in for a 4-year term each. Kendrick won reelection in the newly created District 1 while Wells was elected at large throughout the City of El Cajon. Photos by Jay Renard/East County Herald
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Senator Jones District Office Grand Opening El Cajon – Tuesday December 18 was the newly elected Senator Brian Jones open house of his Senate District office. The event was held at 500 Fesler St., El Cajon. Jones drew nearly 55 percent of the vote in the 38th California State Senate District. Jones was sworn-in on Monday, Dec. 3. Jones succeeded State Senator Joel Anderson (R-Alpine), who retired due to term limits. The 38th State Senate District, covering about 30 percent of San Diego County, stretches from Lemon Grove to Fallbrook, from Borrego Springs to Alpine and includes most of eastern and northern San Diego County. It encompasses eight municipal cities, including Lemon Grove, Santee, La Mesa, El Cajon, Poway, Escondido, San Marcos and San Diego’s Scripps Ranch community, as well as the communities of Lakeside, Ramona and Julian.
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East County Chamber December 1st Friday Breakfast Lakeside – Friday December 7 was the monthly East County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast. The event was held at the Barona Golf Resort. A buffet breakfast was served. .
Tabletop Sponsors were: Noah Homes Diamond Creations Le Caramel Parkway Plaza The Joe Garzanelli cash draw of $450.00 was won by Beverly Ireland of Jasmine Creek Florist. Ireland promptly donated the cash to the Salvation Army. Photos by Jay Renard/East County Herald
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