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I am excited about this issue of the City’s bi- annual newsletter. At first glance, I hope you have noticed some changes. First, the City has changed the name from the Gateway to My El Cajon . Second, we have tried to tie many of the newsletter articles with a way each resident can be involved in their El Cajon. For example, on page 7, the City’s HR Department includes an article about the Fire Department station dog program implemented several years ago and its positive impacts on firefighters’ mental wellness. As part of that article, readers will learn about a fire station open house this summer that will include tours of the station and a chance to receive a free Engaging for a better El Cajon
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dog wash in partnership with Camp Run-a-Mutt. A third change is that this issue includes a subscription card (postage prepaid) for those that wish to receive an electronic version of our monthly My El Cajon . The electronic version is more interactive and can be forwarded to friends and family, starting with this issue. I am pleased to report that the El Cajon City Council conducted its annual Priority & Goal-Setting Workshop on January 31, 2023. We want to thank the residents who attended and provided valuable input. For 2023, the El Cajon City Council established the following five priorities: Economic Development, Homelessness, Public Safety, Citizen Engagement, and City Beautification. To learn more about these priorities and their accompanying goals, click on the annual City Council Action Plan or visit www.elcajon.gov/2023CCAP. I am also very excited to invite you to several upcoming events that allow El Cajon residents, business owners, and visitors to engage with their government. First, on March 28, Mayor Bill Wells will hold the State of the City event. This annual event will be at the Courtyard by Marriott, starting at 6 PM. The second opportunity to engage with your City is by participating in a series of Town Hall meetings focusing on the issue of homelessness. Four Town Halls are scheduled—one in each council district—on April 4, April 15, April 27, and May 4. For the Town Halls, come prepared with ideas, comments, and challenges, because the Town Halls will be a “roll up the sleeves” type of meeting in which there will be less presentation and more brainstorming. Our City staff hopes you find this My El Cajon issue helpful to you as a citizen. In each publication, we ask readers to share their thoughts on ways the City can improve. I receive many suggestions, which are greatly appreciated. If you would like to share your ideas, please get in touch with me at (619) 441-1718 or gmitchell@elcajon.gov.
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