Vivian Moreno

Thank you Ms. Mary Rodriguez from Los Años Dorados for visiting me at City Hall!

I'd like to wish Ms. Vanessa Jackson a happy retirement! Ms. V has worked at the city for 16 years and currently serves the residents of District 1 in Council President Pro Tem LaCava's office. She can always be counted on to bring a ray of sunshine to your day, sometimes just through a kind comment and sometimes just with that wonderful smile as you walk past her in the hallway. Ms. V you will be greatly missed! ❤️

My office will be hosting a Town Hall at the Otay Mesa-Nestor Library this Thursday July 25th from 5-7pm! I will be introducing the newly appointed Fire-Rescue Chief, Robert Logan II and will speak on topics including upcoming and current CIP projects such as Beyer Park and Riviera Del Sol Neighborhood Park. We will also review recent Get It Done reports, streetlights and talk about the Tijuana River-Valley!

Today I had the pleasure of proclaiming July 23, 2024 as "Daniela Kelly Day" in the City of San Diego! Ms. Kelly has served as the Executive Director of the Sherman Heights Community Center for 4 years and has made a lot of positive changes, including new programs for kids and offering cooking classes. She is dedicated to supporting the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents, seniors, and families throughout District 8! Congratulations!

Happy Pride District 8, till next year! 🌈

My family and I celebrated my nephew’s 20th birthday at Haidilao Hot Pot in UTC! Happy Birthday! 🎂🎉

Yesterday we honored and remembered the 21 victims of the July 18, 1984 McDonald’s tragedy in San Ysidro. Thank you to Southwestern College and Gloria Salas for organizing this amazing event to support the community and remember those that we lost 40 years ago. United we keep their memory alive 🌹

Thank you Morgan Rogers, Area Operations Manager for giving my staff and I a tour of the International Boundary and Water Commission Facility near Tijuana River-Valley today. It was very interesting to learn more about current and future projects that will improve sanitation conditions in San Diego and Tijuana.

Today I had the pleasure of proclaiming July 16, 2024 as "John Alvarado Day" in the City of San Diego! Mr. Alvarado is the founder of the Good Neighbor Project which was created to offer hands on education, employment support, and other life skills that improve the quality of life for inner city youth. He has been a mentor for many students at San Diego Job Corps and the Sweetwater School District. Thank you for everything that you do, Congratulations!

CPPS Applications are NOW OPEN!📢
Apply today at san diego.gov/citycouncil/cpps for the FY25 CPPS Funding Program! The application period will be open through August 9, 2024! For questions, please contact my office at 619-236-6688!

Thank you to the community and community partners who attended our 2nd Annual Bark in the Barrio: Memorial Dog Park Celebration! Thank you to our partners such as the SD Humane Society, Cal Coast Credit Union, Tranqui Foundation and many more for making this great event possible! 🐶🐾

This past weekend, my family and I enjoyed a little getaway to Ensenada for 4th of July weekend! ❤️☀️🌊

Earlier this week, my staff and I went to Tijuana to visit the Cartelera Cultural IMAC (Instituto Municipal de Art y Cultura) and La Casa de La Cultura. The IMAC is a municipal entity of the Municipal Secretariat of Social Development (DESOM), its purpose is to be a bridge between artists and the people of Tijuana, as well as to offer spaces and cultural activities for the enjoyment of citizens. Thank you to Jesus Emmanuel Villalba Leon, Director of IMAC and your staff for giving us a tour and teaching us more about the rich history of Tijuana.

Today I had the pleasure of seeing Makeda 'Dread' Cheatom here at City Hall! Makeda is the Executive Director and Founder of the WorldBeat Cultural Center. I volunteered 20 years ago at the WorldBeat Cultural Center and they just received a 25 year lease agreement at LU&H after 30 years of being month-to-month, Congratulations!

Today I had the pleasure of celebrating my birthday with the District 8 staff! Thank you for all the birthday wishes! 🎂🎉

Please join us this Saturday, July 13th for the 2nd Annual Bark in the Barrio: Memorial Dog Park Celebration! We will kick-off at 10am with a community pet walk and resource fair! Don't forget to bring your furry friends! 🐶🐕

Need to apply for a passport?
The Office of the City Clerk will be hosting a U.S. Passport Pop-Up at the San Ysidro Library! This event will take place on July 26, 2024 from 10am-1pm! To schedule an appointment, please visit the link or scan the QR code!

Thank you to the Caminito Grove residents for having me at your HOA meeting. It was a pleasure to speak with residents about upcoming projects in the community.

Thank you Job Corps for having me at your 60th Anniversary Celebration! It was insightful to learn about the different programs Job Corps offers and how these programs change many students’ lives!

Yesterday, we kicked off LGBTQ+ Pride Month at City Hall! We celebrated the 50th Anniversary of San Diego Pride and honored LGBTQ+ community members in Council Chambers!🏳️‍🌈

Please join me in wishing a Happy Birthday to Councilmember Vivian Moreno! District 8 appreciates your support, dedication and YOU! Happy Birthday Councilmember! 🎂🥳🎈

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of recognizing Thai Bell, Park Director at Southcrest Rec Center as District 8’s City Star Staff of the month! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication!

We are excited to announce the launch of the FY25 CPPS Funding Program! The application period will be open from July 8, 2024 through August 9, 2024! Please stay up to date for the launching of the program!

Yesterday, I hosted the 25th Scholarship Anniversary Committee Meeting for the San Ysidro Women’s Club! We are all very excited to plan this event for 2025 and fundraise for scholarships in San Ysidro!

Thank you Casa Familiar for hosting us alongside Caltrans and MTS to celebrate upcoming community projects in San Ysidro as part of Governor Newsom's Clean California Initiative. The Caltrans San Ysidro International Gateway Sign stands as a beacon of connection and unity. Replacing the 50+ year old "Welcome" sign, the San Ysidro International Gateway sign represents a renewed interest in beautifying our Southern border towns, and welcoming its many immigrants and visitors.

Thank you to the Tijuana River Valley Equestrian Association for inviting us to tour the TJ River Valley. We appreciate Stormwater Director Todd Snyder and Deputy Director of operations Eddie Salinas and Lesly Gallegos from San Diego Coast Keeper for joining us on the tour.