Myrtle’s Message S E P T E M B E R 6 , 2 0 1 3

WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE OFFICE OF

COUNCILMEMBER MYRTLE COLE

202 C STREET, 10TH FLOOR SAN DIEGO, CA 92101

(619) 236-6644 PROUDLY

REPRESENTING

· Alta Vista

· Broadway Heights

· Chollas View

· Emerald Hills

· Encanto

· Greater Skyline Hills

· Jamacha

· Lincoln Park

· Lomita Village

· North Bay Terraces

· Oak Park

· O’Farrell

· Paradise Hills

· Redwood Village

· Rolando Park

· South Bay Terraces

· Valencia Park

· Webster

Labor Day: A Time to Celebrate Workers and Small Businesses This weekend, in celebration of Labor Day, we had an opportunity to reflect on the many ways that the Labor Movement has improved all of our lives and thank the working men and women for their contributions to our communities. This annual commemoration is also our time to recommit ourselves to improving the lives of working San Diegans so that we can ensure that everyone who works hard has a chance to live with security and dignity. More hard work lies ahead for all of us as we continue to build up our middle class and improve the working conditions and quality of life of our workers. In addition to thanking workers, Labor Day has become an important weekend for many small businesses. Small businesses are the driving force of San Diego's economy, representing more than 70,000 businesses (approximately 92 percent of all businesses in the City) and about half of San Diego's job growth since 1991. Because of this, Labor Day goes hand in hand with the mission of America’s small businesses--that is, to get people working and moving toward economic prosperity. The importance of small businesses to our City and workforce is the primary reason why the City sets aside millions of dollars each year for programs to help small businesses prosper. One of these programs is the Southeastern Diamond Business District (Diamond BID). The purpose of the Diamond BID is to enhance the growth and business development, as well as improve the surrounding community of Southeastern San Diego, to create partnerships between business and property owners that promote continuous economic revitalization and renewal in the community. I have made it a priority to work with the Diamond BID to retain existing businesses and provide services and resources to ensure that San Diego’s Fourth District transforms into a favorable location for new business and economic development. Labor Day is an opportune time to consider how we treat our workers and build loyalty towards small businesses that help to make communities thrive. To all of the hard working men, women and small business owners: Thank you for all of the contributions you have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of San Diego!

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Councilmember Cole in the Community

Getting Things Done in D4

NEW Skyline Hills Branch Library

Coming Soon — Your Input is Needed!

Councilmember Cole encourages you to join her in sharing

your ideas at an upcoming meeting to provide input about

what features you would like to see in the new library.

6:00 pm on Wednesday September 11

at the Bell Junior High School Auditorium

The sidewalks at Johnson Elementary School at 1355 Kelton Road is now open for public use.

Restriping was done along 54th Street between University Avenue and Euclid Avenue

Several streets were paved north of the 94 fwy and in the Paradise Hills Community

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Myrtle’s Job Board Look Who’s Hiring NOW!

Career Fair - Presented by the Military Sealift Command on Thursday, September 5th at EDD San Diego South Metro - 4389 Imperial Av., SD, CA from 10am to 2pm. CELEBRATING OUR FAMILIES! Free Conference & Resource Fair in your community for Grandparents and Relative Caregivers raising and caring for children. Enjoy a day of Information, Entertainment and Much More for You and Your family! Saturday, Sept. 7th - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jo & Vi Jacobs Center 404 Euclid Ave., San Diego 92114. Visit this website for more INFORMATION & REGISTRATION: www.211sandiego.org/grandparents or call (855) 238-5978. FREE CHILD CARE AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED! Skyline Hills Branch Library Community Input Meeting - NEW Skyline Hills Branch Library Coming Soon — Your Input is Needed! Councilmember Cole encourages you to join her in sharing your ideas at an upcoming meeting to provide input about what features you would like to see included in and on the new library on Wednesday September 11 at 6:00 pm at the Bell Junior High School Auditorium. The First Play of the 50th Season! Before it Hits Home - Presented by Common Ground Theatre will be showing Fri-Sun; Sept. 14-29; at the Educational Cultural Complex 4343 Ocean View Blvd, San Diego, CA 92113. Order tickets online at CGTSD.org or call (619) 272-3209. Jobs and Job Training Available! Jobs available for military spouses! - Meet military housing specialists who can assist you in buying and keeping your home. Saturday, September 14, 2013. Joe & Vi Jacobs Center, 404 Euclid Avenue, San Diego, 92114. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. For more information visit www.veteranspreference.org. or call Gloria at 619-928-4736. REGISTER EARLY! SEATING IS LIMITED! Councilmember Myrtle Cole will be present. Home Buying/Selling Workshop - FREE ADMISSION!!! Learn how to THRIVE, not just survive, in today's real estate market. Lunch will be served at no cost to all attendees. Please RSVP to reserve your spot by calling (619) 262-2671 ext.0. Saturday, September 14 at noon at the St. Stephen's Cathedral COGIC 5825 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA 92114. Philippine Dance Display - Watch a display of several Philippine dances and enjoy the accompanying cultural presentation. Wednesday, September 18, 5 pm to 6 pm at the Paradise Hills Public Library 5922 Rancho Hills Drive, San Diego, 92139. Reader’s & Writer’s Fair - Interested in being a writer? Ask local writers how they did it! Meet over a dozen published authors including award winners and find out more about their work! Three guest speakers including a New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize nominee! Paradise Hills Public Library Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 10 am to 1 pm. Career Fair - Making Career & Employment Opportunity Connections! Panel discussion begins at 6:35 pm. Professional attire is encouraged and bring your resume. Tuesday, September 24 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Malcolm X Library 5148 Market Street (619) 527-3405. Museum Mash Up - FREE ADMISSION! SDHC joins nearly 20 museums and cultural institutions across the county for a family friendly fair at the Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation. Live music, dance performances will be on the cultural stage as well as animal and creature appearances from local nature centers plus dozens of hands-on activities from museums across the region make for a family fun day out like no other. Sunday, September 29 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at the Jo & Vi Jacobs Center 404 Euclid Avenue.

Community Events & Meetings

City of San Diego

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/

sandiego/default.cfm

Sodexo Health Care

http://www.sodexousa.com/usen/careers/

careers.aspx

Meridian Auto Parts

6740 Cobra Way San Diego, CA 92121

(858) 587-8777

AMN Healthcare

http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/

Careers.aspx?c=qZg9Vfw3

USAJOBS

https://www.usajobs.gov/

Center on Policy Initiatives

http://onlinecpi.org/about/jobs/

OfficeTeam

http://www.roberthalf.com/officeteam/

careers

(800)804-8367

UC San Diego Health System

http://health.ucsd.edu/careers/Pages/

default.aspx

(858) 657-7000

City of National City

http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us/

index.aspx?page=512

Call (619) 336-4300 or

HR@nationalcityca.gov

San Diego Housing Commission

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/sdhc/

default.cfm

(619) 231-9400

Naval Base San Diego

https://www.mynavyexchange.com/

work4us/

2260 Callagan Hwy-Building No (3187a)

(619) 544-2100

San Diego Jobs

http://www.sandiegojobstoday.com/

search-jobs/?joburl=/jobs/hn:1/

City of Coronado

1825 Strand Way - (877) 623-6267

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/

Mensaje de parte de Myrtle Día del Trabajo: Un Tiempo Para Celebrar Trabajadores y Negocios Este fin de semana, en celebración del Día del Trabajo, tuvimos la oportunidad de reflexionar sobre las muchas maneras en que el Movimiento Obrero ha mejorado nuestras vidas y agradecer a los hombres y mujeres por sus contribuciones a nuestras comunidades. Esta conmemoración anual es nuestro tiempo para comprometernos nuevamente a mejorar las vidas de residentes trabajadores en San Diego para asegurar que todos los que trabajan duro tengan una oportunidad de vivir con seguridad y dignidad. Mas trabajo duro nos queda por delante para todos nosotros a medida que seguimos construyendo nuestra clase media y mejorando las condiciones de trabajo y calidad de vida de nuestros trabajadores. Además de agradecer nuestros trabajadores, el Día del Trabajo ha llegado a ser un fin de semana importante para negocios. Negocios son la fuerza impulsora de la economía de San Diego, representando más de 70,000 negocios (aproximadamente 92 por ciento de todos los negocios en la Ciudad) y alrededor de la mitad del crecimiento de trabajo en San Diego desde 1991. Debido a esto, el Día del Trabajo va mano a mano con la misión de los negocios Estados Unidos—es decir, que la gente trabaje y avancen hacia la prosperidad económica. La importancia de negocios a nuestra Ciudad y fuerza de trabajo es la razón primaria de porque la Ciudad hace a un lado millones de dólares cada año para programas que ayudan a negocios prosperar. Uno de estos programas es el Southeastern Diamond Business District (Diamond BID). El propósito del Diamond BID es aumentar el crecimiento y desarrollo de negocios, así como mejorar la comunidad circundante del sudeste de San Diego, para crear alianzas entre empresas y dueños de propiedades que promueven la revitalización económica y la renovación continua de la comunidad. Yo lo he hecho mi prioridad trabajar con el Diamond BID para retener negocios existentes y proporcionar servicios y recursos para asegurar que el Cuarto Distrito de San Diego se transforme en un lugar favorable para negocios nuevos y el desarrollo económico. El Día del Trabajo es un momento oportuno para considerar la forma en que tratamos a nuestros trabajadores y construir la lealtad hacia los negocios que ayudan a que las comunidades prosperen. A todos los hombres, mujeres, y dueños de negocios trabajadores: ¡Gracias por todas las contribuciones que han hecho a la fuerza, prosperidad, y el bienestar de San Diego!