Housing

Implementing strong solutions for our homelessness crisis has been a goal for all cities in Orange County. Fullerton incorporated a safe parking program, a partnership in two regional navigation centers in which we broke ground, a recuperative center, and a task force to advise on further solutions. We also approved a rental assistance program for low income seniors living in mobile parks.

Economic Development

I fought to make economic development a priority for our city government, because a strong economy means better services for residents. At my urging, the city created a dedicated staff position focused on economic development and assisting local businesses. This renewed focus has already brought more job opportunities to our city, including bringing the county’s first regional job fair to Fullerton!

Neighborhood Safety

Public safety is one of the leading priorities in our city. Accomplishment of 2019 include increased park lighting, adequate and additional stop signs, speed control solutions, and emergency response training in Spanish. In addition, we purchased a new fire engine and new emergency gear. Also, our Police Department received an improved pay package to tackle our officer shortage, as well as additional funding to maintain strong police community outreach and more neighborhood patrolling.

Diversity

This year, I advocated and embraced our cultural diversity with raising the Pride Flag during pride month, recognizing Arab American Heritage Month, encouraging Muslim and Jewish participation in our invocations, bringing back holiday decorations, and approving approving the restoration of our Lemon Bridge Murals that celebrate our city’s Latino heritage.

OCWD Representative

Early in the year, I was appointed to serve as a representative for Fullerton on the Orange County Water District. I advocated and successfully created a working group to tackle water issues in our county’s disadvantaged communities. The results of this group include securing a grant for our water wells in Fullerton and support for water education programs for schools in low income areas.

Enhanced Community Engagement

I’ve made a strong effort to improve engagement and resident access to local government. I have maintained my social media updates, hosted and attended over two dozen community meetings, started an educational panel series and attended many community events in support of the non profits in our city.

There still is plenty to do on many fronts and I’m looking forward to the rest of my term so together we can make Fullerton the best it can be for all of us.

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