Attachment 2 - Finalists Packet - FINAL.pdf — Chula Vista City Council, January 24, 2023

District 3 City Councilmember Vacancy
Finalists Application Packet including Statement of Economic Interests Disclosure Form Finalists are listed in the order they will be interviewed.

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Finalist Name Application Résumé Biography Economic
Interests Form
Tanya Williams 2 5 6 7
David Diaz 9 12 14 15
Griselda Delgado 17 20 22 23
Sophia Rodriguez 25 28 29 30
Alonso Gonzalez 32 35 37 38
Nimpa Akana 40 42 43 44
Gian Ghio 46 49 51 52
Victor Lopez 54 58 59 61
Daniel Rice (Vazquez) 63 65 67 68
Devonna Almagro 70 73 75 76
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1. Full Name
Tanya Williams

2. Home Address

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4. Primary Phone

5. Secondary Phone
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6. Do you live within the City of Chula Vista District 3 boundaries, as adopted by the City Council in 2015? See hyperlink above.

Yes

7. How Long?
4 years

8. I confirm I am a registered voter in the District 3 boundaries specific above. Please enter your name as acknowledgement.

Tanya Marie Williams

9. Present Employer
Self Employed Courage Christian Academy

10. Occupation
Principal

11. Relevant Educational Background
Bachelor degree in Social Work and Child Development

12. Are you currently serving on any board or commission for the City or any other governmental agency? If appointed to City Council, you must resign from your current City board or commission position.

13. Have you previously served on the City Council or any board or commission for the City or any other governmental agency?
No

14. Please list any local, civic or community groups you have been involved with:

Community Food Bank

15. What experience or special knowledge could you bring to this position? The experience that I bring to this position is my military background, leadership and community. Serving in the military has given me the leadership skills and abilities to work with a diverse group of people and a strong awareness of the importance of community.

16. What would you hope to accomplish as a Councilmember? What I would hope to accomplish as a Councilmember is to be a voice for the people in the community.

17. Please upload a résumé (maximum of two pages). A résumé is required to be submitted by the application deadline.

Resume Tanya Williams Educator Final (1).docx

18. Please upload a biography (one page). A biography is required to be submitted by the application deadline.

Education Bio Tanya.docx
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I understand that, if I am selected as a finalist, I will be required to complete an Economic Interests Disclosure form, on which I must disclose all economic interests that I have within the boundaries of the City of Chula Vista in the categories of investments, income, gifts, and real property.

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Tanya M Williams
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Tanya Williams [email protected] Chula Vista, CA 92115 ( OBJECTIVE Management Position in the field ofEducation using demonstrated skills in: Communication, organization and planning, budgeting, educating, and training resulting in quality of services for child, parent, and staff.

EDUCATION
Social Work Bachelor of Arts with minor in Child Development, PLNU San Diego, CA 2018 Chef Culinary Arts School Class A and C San Diego, CA 1982 Management Leadership Training School US Navy Pensacola, FL 1983 Educator Instructor Training School- US Navy San Diego, CA 1989

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Courage Christian Academy (owner) August 2022-present
Christian Unified School July 2019-July 2021 Substitute Teacher o Primary instructor and caregiver to students grades 7th-12th. o Assist students with skills and subject matter that contributes to their education and development.

City Christian Center, San Diego, CA Nov. 2001-Nov. 2016 Director of Children Ministry
o Implemented and maintained a fun, healthy, safe, and educational environment for children, parents, and staff. o Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for 45 children, ages 6 weeks-12 years. o Recruited, trained, and scheduled 30 teachers and volunteers o Coordinated with parents, staff, and volunteers regularly and responded to their questions and concerns o Conducted monthly teachers/ volunteer reviews, evaluations, meeting, and training sessions.

Social Advocates for Youth, San Diego, CA Aug. 2007-Nov. 2007 Extended Childcare Program Site Supervisor
o Performed administrative task, including supervision, training, and scheduling for 2staff and 120 children. o Created developmentally appropriate lesson plans to support children's emotional and social development. o Communicated with parents or guardians regarding daily activities and child’s needs.

Williams Family Child Care, San Diego, CA June 1998-Dec. 2007 Owner and operator of Williams Family Child Care
o Managed staff of up to 4 people, administered monthly reports and evaluations. o Pre-school teacher, coordinated lesson plans forup to 21 children including special needs children. o Provided Respite care for foster parents.
o Maintained contractual obligations with 5 government agencies.

Special Needs Childcare Center Sept. 1995-June 1996
Chef / Teachers Aid
o Strategized and prepared special meals for 30 children of special needs while staying with budget. o Assisted teachers and nurses to ensure the safety and quality of care for children.

United States Navy Aug. 1980-Dec. 1991
Culinary Specialist E-5
o Managed 50 staff to ensure proper meal preparation, safety, and cleanliness, qualified as a galley watch caption. o Tracked and managed inventory while keeping in budget. o Successfully trained 3750 culinary students in the basics of food preparation, effectively counseled and motivated students toward self-improvement.

CERTIFICATIONS: California State Certified Domestic Violence Counselor January 2018

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
South Bay Community Services Social Worker- Case management 2017-2018 Tanya Williams Bio
Over 30 years of experience in education
Tanya Williams served in the United States Navy for over 10 years as a culinary specialist. She successfully trained 3750 culinary students in the basics of food preparation and effectively motivated students toward self-improvement. Tanya later became the owner and operator of Williams Family Child Care with ages ranging from infant-junior high.

As an extended childcare program site supervisor, she created developmentally appropriate lesson plans to support children's emotional and social development.

Most of her years has been spent as Director of Children’s’ Department for nonprofit organizations where she implemented and maintained a fun and safe educational environment for children, parents, and staff. While serving as director, she developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for children, ages 6 weeks-12 years, recruited and trained 30 teachers and volunteers.

Her love of education led her to become a substitute teacher. Over the past years she felt the leading from God to open a Christian school. She is the founder of Courage Christian Academy located in Chula Vista Ca.

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DAVID DIAZ

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6. Do you live within the City of Chula Vista District 3 boundaries, as adopted by the City Council in 2015? See hyperlink above.

Yes

7. How Long?
20 YEARS

8. I confirm I am a registered voter in the District 3 boundaries specific above. Please enter your name as acknowledgement.

DAVID DIAZ

9. Present Employer

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO REGISTRAR OF VOTERS

10. Occupation

VOTER OUTREACH LEAD

11. Relevant Educational Background
Doctorate (Candidate) in International Law & International Relations, Master of Arts in Negotiation, Conflict Res. & Peacebuilding, Bachelor of Arts in International Security & Conflict Res.

Yes

13. Which one(s)?
Presidential Appointment, Local Board Member of the State of California, Selective Service System

14. Have you previously served on the City Council or any board or commission for the City or any other governmental agency?
Yes

15. Which ones?
Presidential Appointment, Local Board Member of the State of California, Selective Service System

16. Dates Served:
2013-Present

17. Please list any local, civic or community groups you have been involved with:

San Diego Downtown Evening Rotary Club, United Services Rotary Club, United Nations Association of the USA, Mediators Beyond Borders

18. What experience or special knowledge could you bring to this position? My most relevant experience and special knowledge that I bring to the City Council is my extensive experience sitting on nonprofit boards as well as serving as a State level Chair for my political party. My relevant experience dates back to my days as Student Senator at Southwestern College.

19. What would you hope to accomplish as a Councilmember? As a member of the City Council, I will focus on internationalizing Chula Vista and making our city a global player by leveraging my international contacts. I will work tirelessly to help solve the homeless and housing crisis that go hand in hand as it is impossible to solve one without the other.

20. Please upload a résumé (maximum of two pages). A résumé is required to be submitted by the application deadline.

Diaz Resume City Council 01-06-23.pdf

21. Please upload a biography (one page). A biography is required to be submitted by the application deadline.

Diaz Biosketch 01-06-23.pdf
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David Diaz, MA, PhDc

EDUCATION
Doctorate (Candidate) in International Law & International Relations (TBD) European Certificate of Advanced Studies (“ All But Dissertation” Certificate) (Oct 2011) Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Master of Arts in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding (2014) California State University, Dominguez-Hills, Carson, CA, USA Bachelor of Arts in International Security & Conflict Resolution (2006) San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA
International Relations-Summer Seminar (2006)
East Mediterranean University, Famagusta, Cyprus
Comparative Law & Russian-Intensive Summer Program (2006) Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Associate’ s Degree in Political Science (2007)
Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA, USA

LANGUAGES
Spanish: ILR Level 5 - Native or Bilingual Proficiency *Italian: ILR Level 3 - Professional Working Proficiency/C1 French: ILR Level 2 - Limited Working Proficiency/B2

CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS
Conflict Transformation Certificate (Intensive four week course) (2011) Initiatives of Change, Caux, Switzerland (English/French) Understanding the Black Sea Region Certificate (NATO Sponsored Training) (2011) Center for International and European Studies (CIES), Istanbul, Turkey Disaster Public Affairs Certificate (2010)
American Red Cross, San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter, San Diego, CA, USA Public Policy and Biological Threats Training Certificate (2009) University of California, Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation , La Jolla, CA, USA Exploring Humanitarian Law Certificate (2009)
American Red Cross, National Headquarters, Washington, DC, USA Identity Management Certificate with Emphasis on Popular & Religious Traditions (2008) 7th Euro-Mediterranean Meeting, Cariati, Calabria, Italy (Italian/English) Diversity Management Certificate (2004)
Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA, USA

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
County of San Diego Registrar of Voters, Outreach Lead (2017-Present) Provide Spanish Language voter education and outreach to citizens with limited English proficiency.

Translate and proofread in English and Spanish: election sample ballots, voter information pamphlets, legal notices, voter notices, media releases, frequently asked questions and website.

Assist Spanish speaking citizens with voter information and registration at community events.

Conduct bilingual Poll Worker Orientations and recruitment.

Organized community presentations and voter education.

Effectively make use of the Registrar of Voters database in order to assist voters.

Political & Global Affairs Analyst, KSDY Channel 50, San Diego, CA, USA (2017) Appeared on television and the internet with my analysis and commentary on current political and global affairs.

Played a key role in disseminating ideas and views in an accessible way to the public.

Utilized my background as an international scholar to provide a global perspective to the local community.

Video Remote Interpreter (Spanish), Language Line Solutions (2013 - 2014) Processed calls on demand and rendered meaning of conversations in the consecutive mode of interpretation.

Processed information quickly and concisely, recognizing sensitive cultural differences and remained professional and courteous at all times.

Disaster Preparedness Volunteer, American Red Cross, Monterey County Chap. (2013 - 2014) Served as an American Red Cross representative distributing preparedness information at community events, talking to groups about Red Cross programs, services and related information.

Educated individuals and groups on how to prepare before a disaster occurs and provided materials and training.

Access Control Volunteer, 2013 Presidential Inaugural Committee, Washington, DC, USA (2013) Initially greeted and directed inauguration attendees.

Upon an absence in the established chain of command, I took the initiative and assumed the leadership and control of one of the main access points for the inauguration, closely coordinating and working with both the Secret Service and the National Guard.

Field Organizer, Organizing For America, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA (Eng/Spa) (2012) Recruited, retained, mobilized, managed and trained volunteers in key organizing skills and get-out-the-vote techniques in a battleground state.

Recruited a small team of fellows from Europe and California before I even started working on the campaign.

Recruited, retained and trained a local volunteer as a full time volunteer and "Assistant Field Organizer." Intern, Political Section, Embassy of the United States, Madrid, Spain (2011) Represented the Embassy at outside events of interest to the Political Section.

Drafted the Embassy’ s classified daily report to Washington on political and economic events in Spain.

Assisted political officers with research and drafting of cables and reports.

Field Organizer/Office Manager, San Diego County Democratic Party, Chula Vista, CA, USA (2010) Recruited, retained, mobilized, managed and trained volunteers in key organizing skills and get-out-the-vote techniques.

Managed the South County Field Office for the San Diego County Democratic Party.

Coordinated with Organizing for America and all the endorsed campaigns and candidates.

Iraqi Elections Observer, United States Department of State, El Cajon, CA, USA (2010) Responsible for assuring Iraqis that the State Department was focused on their election.

Responsible for observing, documenting and reporting any irregularities observed.

Responsible for providing an overall assessment of the Iraqi elections in San Diego for State Dept. briefing materials.

SELECTED AFFILIATIONS
Democrats Abroad Baja California, Chapter Founder and Lead Organizer (2020-Present) San Diego Downtown Evening Rotary Club, Charter Vice-President and Foundation Chair (2019-Present) United Services Rotary Club, President (2015-16)
United Nations Association of the United States of America, Delegate (2015) United Services Rotary Club, International Service Director & President Elect (2014-15) Mediators Beyond Borders, California State University, Founding Chapter President (2008-10) Associated Student Organization, Southwestern College, Student Senator, Honorary Life Member (2003-Present)

SELECTED AWARDS & HONORS
Presidential Appointment, Local Board Member of the State of California, Selective Service System, USA (2013-Present) Honorary Rotarian, Madrid-Cibeles Rotary Club, Spain (2011) Certificate of Esteem and Friendship from Mayor Sero of Cariati, Italy (2009) Certificate of Appreciation from Mayor Ozawa of Odawara for Contributions to Better US-Japan Relations (2001) David Diaz is an experienced interdisciplinary international professional operating globally in both the public and private sectors. He possesses a notable background and history in Spain, Mexico, and the United States. He has native professional proficiency in both English and Spanish; fluency in Italian; and a working knowledge of French. He is currently the Voter Outreach Lead for Spanish Language Services with the San Diego County Registrar of Voters. Diaz served as Charter Vice President, and Foundation Chair for the San Diego Downtown Evening Rotary Club 2020-21. He is a Past President of United Services Rotary e-Club.

At one point, Diaz worked concurrently for the Outreach Department of the San Diego County Registrar of Voters and a Department of Homeland Security component. Prior, he was a Political & Global Affairs Analyst for Interactiva News KSDY San Diego. He was also a delegate to the UN Population Conference for the United Nations Association of the United States. In 2013, he received a lifetime Presidential appointment as a member of the U.S. Selective Service System Local Board in the State of California. In 2012, he worked as Central Las Vegas Field Organizer for OFA—President Obama’ s Re-election Campaign. In 2011, he served at the Political Section of the American Embassy in Madrid, Spain. Additionally, he was a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar and a Caux Scholar. In 2010, he served as an Office Manager/Field Organizer for the San Diego County Democratic Party. He has served as a Disaster Public Information Officer for the American Red Cross. He has significant experience in the private sector that dates to his teenage years when he helped his mother manage her store in Mexico. It continued through the years when he opened a language school in the Madrid suburb of Pozuelo de Alarcon.

Diaz continues to work towards the implementation of his Sustainable Peace Education Project for which he was awarded student membership in the Clinton Global Initiative. In March 2010, he served as a U.S. Department of State Iraqi Elections Observer. He lectured at the 2009 Euro-Mediterranean meeting on “ Identity & Conflict” in Italy and “Post-Conflict Development” in Croatia. He has also collaborated with the American Red Cross (ARC) International Services Department on a pilot program to establish both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in International Humanitarian Law IHL) in San Diego County. Diaz is certified by the ARC in IHL. That same year, he was granted a University of California, Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation fellowship, during which he earned a certification in Public Policy & Biological Threats.

Diaz carried out his Ph.D (currently ABD) in International Law & International Relations at Universidad Complutense de Madrid and earned his M.A. in Negotiation, Conflict Resolution & Peacebuilding at California State University-Dominguez Hills. He received his B.A. in International Security & Conflict Resolution from San Diego State University. He also holds an A.A. in Political Science from Southwestern College where he was also certified in Diversity Management. In addition, he studied Comparative Law and Russian at Lomonosov Moscow State University and International Relations at East Mediterranean University in Famagusta, Cyprus. Prior to moving to Madrid to work for the Spanish Ministry of Education, he worked at the Institute of the Americas in La Jolla, California, in the Information and Communication Technologies programs. During his time in Spain 2008 – 2012) Diaz was an active member of Democrats Abroad, Madrid. Diaz has been elected to Honorary Membership in the Madrid Cibeles Rotary Club and other Civil Society Organizations CSOs). He is an international speaker who frequently speaks at Rotary Clubs and other CSOs.

His current research interests include but are not limited to: Global Governance, Conflict Resolution, Anti-Aging, and Comparative Religion in addition to Atypical Spiritual Traditions and Belief Systems.

Name: David Diaz
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ECONOMIC INTERESTS DISCLOSURE
In order to determine potential conflicts of interest, please disclose all economic interests that you have had within the boundaries of the City of Chula Vista under the following categories (if you have nothing to disclose, indicate with "N /A"). Attach additional pages as needed.

BUSINESS NAME ESTIMATED VALUE GROSS ANNUAL
INCOME
N/A
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SOURCE OF INCOME YOUR BUSINESS POSITION GROSS ANNUAL

INCOME OR LOAN
AMOUNT
N/A
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Name: David Diaz
GIFTS Disclose the source, description, and value of gift(s) valued at $50 or more from a single source during the past year from any source located, doing business, planning to do business, or that has done business in the past two years, in the City of Chula Vista. A gift is anything of value for which you have not provided equal or greater consideration to the donor. (You are not required to disclose gifts from family members, inheritances, or campaign contributions.)

NAME OF SOURCE DESCRIPTION OF GIFT VALUE
N/A
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CITY WHERE PROPERTY IS LOCATED FAIR MARKET GROSS ANNUAL INCOME (IF

VALUE RENTAL)
N/A
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I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct. o D 1/18/23 ate _ 2[P age - Economic Interests Disclosure 12/2022
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GRISELDA DELGADO

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6. Do you live within the City of Chula Vista District 3 boundaries, as adopted by the City Council in 2015? See hyperlink above.

Yes

7. How Long?
10 YEARS

8. I confirm I am a registered voter in the District 3 boundaries specific above. Please enter your name as acknowledgement.

GRISELDA A. DELGADO

9. Present Employer

SWEETWATER UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT

10. Occupation

DIRECTOR OF STATE & FEDERAL PROGRAMS

11. Relevant Educational Background
Bachelor of Arts in English, Master’s in Education and Administrative Credential with an emphasis in Critical Pedagogy. Currently, in the process of completing a doctorate in Educational Leadership

Yes

13. Which one(s)?
Southwestern Community College

14. Have you previously served on the City Council or any board or commission for the City or any other governmental agency?
Yes

15. Which ones?
Chula Vista Cultural Arts Commission

16. Dates Served:
2015-2019

17. Please list any local, civic or community groups you have been involved with:

San Diego County Military & Veterans Council, San Diego County Office of Ed. Latino Advisory Board, San Diego Youth Symphony Board

18. What experience or special knowledge could you bring to this position? As an educator, I have gained skills that prepared me for this position since a school is the microcosm of our community. The city services, in collaboration with police, fire department, non-profits, local business, and schools is an ecosystem that, if cultivated and strategically planned, can develop a cohesive system to support accessible higher educational opportunities, local jobs, affordable homes, and safe environments and activities for all ages, that can make the city stronger.

19. What would you hope to accomplish as a Councilmember? As a councilmember for District 3, I plan to be a collaborative and objective partner with my councilmember colleagues while focusing on supporting the Chula Vista’s plan for establishing a university, affordable housing for low- and middle-income residents, the concern of the local landfill and supporting ideas on how to mitigate traffic congestion as our community grows. I know this is a short appointment, but I plan to continue to support the city council, as an active community member.

20. Please upload a résumé (maximum of two pages). A résumé is required to be submitted by the application deadline.

Delgado Resume 2023.pdf

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GRISELDA A. DELGADO
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Griselda A. Delgado, M.Ed.

Chula Vista, CA 91913 •
Educational and Community Leader
Dedicated, driven, award winning secondary and higher educational leader with a natural talent and passion for the field of equity, inclusion and diversity. Credited with developing and implementing effective district systems and efficient academic school programs while always keeping the best interest of the students at the forefront. Highly accomplished in successfully acquiring program funding, district financial audits, increasing graduation/ completion rates, and leading organizational transformational district changes.

Core Competencies
Educational Leadership Higher Education Fundraising
Secondary Education Program Management Student Performance Community Advocacy Budget Management Student Leadership Professional Experience
Sweetwater Union High School District, Chula Vista, CA, 1997 to Present Director, State & Federal Programs - 2018 to Present
Efficiently manages, approves and oversees the expenditures of over $150M of district federal and state funds including the after school grants. Ensure all funding is expended in every school site and at the district level according to all county and state approved plans and federal guidelines to support homeless/ foster, low income and underperforming students. Collaborate with universities to increase professional development and educational pathways for district parents. Utilize comprehensive knowledge base and skill set in order to strengthen the direction, supervision, and management of daily operations to enhance academic services on campuses and district offices. Strategically plan for and support sustainable growth for programs using the cycle of continuous improvement.

Key Contributions:

Facilitate and train school leaders on how to develop and operationalize their school plan for student achievement (SPSA) while using their allocation of federal and COVID19 federal funding.

Created and implemented new systems that brought the organization back up to full compliance.

Lead district state Federal Program Monitoring review two years with zero fiscal findings.

Gained funding and instituted parent educational workshops to engage parents and develop leaders.

Principal, Hilltop Middle School - 2014 to 2018
Productively planned, operated, supervised, and evaluated educational programs while overseeing a $2M school and $233k Title I budget. Guaranteed all funds were administered appropriately. Helped teachers to embrace restorative practices that resulted in increased overall morale. Employed communications, leadership, and education expertise inorder to facilitate environments highly conducive to student learning.

Remained committed to coaching effective teachers and training them to lead in reflecting on implicit bias training and mental health services.

Griselda A. Delgado M.Ed. Page 2
Key Contributions:

Developed engineering, music, and drama programs where none existed before; lobbied for and received over $100k in funding along with a $120k after-school program grant.

Significantly increased and enhanced teacher involvement by designing the first School Equity Plan.

Won the following: SDCOE Innovative Award, Golden Ribbon Award, California Distinguished School, and the Title I Academic Achievement Award.

Principal, Palomar Continuation High School - 2009 to 2014 Transformed practices that inspired teachers and students to proactively track progress towards academic and retention goals and increased graduation rates of the district’s lowest performance students. Devised policies that increased attendance, productivity, and goal attainment. Designed county continuation high school principals’ workshops that led to enhanced teaching and learning environments in Alternative Education. Established Advanced Placement and Arts programs where there was previously none.

Maintained sharp focus on the educational and developmental needs of the students.

Key Contributions:

Boosted attendance 100% by developing new and improved processes, programs, and procedures; reached #1 in attendance out of 404 state continuation high schools.

First in the state to establish Advanced Placement courses for students.

Raised standardized testing scores by 20%.

Awarded California State Model Continuation High School.

Additional Roles in Sweetwater District: Principal at Bonita Vista High School and at Chula Vista Middle School, Assistant Principal at Bonita Vista High School and Montgomery High School Education
Doctorate in Educational Leadership, San Diego State University (in progress) Master of Arts in Education, San Diego State University Bachelor of Arts in English, San Diego State University Awards
California Continuation Education Association Principal of the Year SDCOE Bilingual Educational Leader Award
Memberships
Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)
Association for Curriculum & Development (ASCD)
American Educations Research Association (AERA)
California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE)
Professional & Community Involvement
Vice Chair, San Diego County Military and Veterans Advisory Council, 2021 to Present Board of Trustees, Southwestern Community College, 2014 to Present Chair, Western Association of Schools & Colleges Visiting Committee, 2013 to Present South Bay Representative, Latino Advisory Board to the County Superintendent, 2007 to Present Board of Directors, San Diego Youth Symphony, 2015 to 2021 Commissioner, Chula Vista Cultural Arts Commission, 2015 to 2019 Griselda A. Delgado
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Born in Mexicali, Mexico, Griselda Delgado came to the United States as an immigrant and an English Learner at the age of seven. Her love for this country led her to initiate her educational career with the United States Army Reserves which she served for 7 years as a finance specialist.

Griselda has dedicated herself to secondary education and after starting her high school teaching career in Los Angeles Unified School District, she eventually settled in Chula Vista in 1997 and continued her commitment to education in the Sweetwater Union High School District where she earned awards such as Bilingual Educational Leader Award and Principal of the Year. She served in various positions as a teacher and administrator and currently serves as the Director of State and Federal Programs overseeing the appropriate use of over $100 million in funding.

As a 25-year resident of Chula Vista, Griselda is proud of growing up in a binational region and valuing the complexities and benefits of growing up in two countries. As an immigrant, she learned at an early age to value education and the opportunities this country has for young people. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, Master’ s in Education and Administrative Credential with an emphasis in Critical Pedagogy. Currently, she is in the process of completing her doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University.

Griselda has served as a board member for Southwestern College Community College since 2014 and she currently serves as Vice Chair as the District 1 representative for the San Diego Military and Veterans Council. She has also served as a Commissioner on Chula Vista Cultural Arts Commission and as a board of directors’ member for the San Diego Youth Symphony. She has also served in the San Diego County Office of Education Latino Advisory Committee for over 15 years.

Her drive and commitment to serve the community comes from her advocacy for Chula Vista to be the best place to live in a safe and inclusive environment, for residents to have access to higher educational opportunities, be able to work in the community, feel the success of becoming a homeowner and raise a family where children want to raise their families.

Griselda has two adult sons who are college graduates, residents, and work and plan to raise their future families in Chula Vista.

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INCOME
Disclose the source and amount of gross income or loan of $500 or more that was received by you, your spouse, or your registered domestic partner during the past year from any source located, doing business, planning to do business, or that has done business in the past two years, in the City of Chula Vista. (You are notrequired to report loans from commercial lending institutes, child support or alimony payments, or salaries, reimbursements for expenses, social security, disability, or other similar benefit payments from a federal, state, or local government agency.) SOURCE OF INCOME YOUR BUSINESS POSITION GROSS ANNUAL INCOME OR LOAN AMOUNT Attach additional pages as needed.

GRISELDA DELGADO
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N/A
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GIFTS
Disclose the source, description, and value of gift(s) valued at $50 or more from a single source during the past year from any source located, doing business, planning to do business, or that has done business in the past two years, in the City of Chula Vista. A gift is anything of value for which you have not provided equal or greater consideration to the donor. (You are not required to disclose gifts from family members, inheritances, or campaign contributions.) NAME OF SOURCE DESCRIPTION OF GIFT VALUE Attach additional pages as needed.

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct.

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1. Full Name
Sophia Rodriguez

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6. Do you live within the City of Chula Vista District 3 boundaries, as adopted by the City Council in 2015? See hyperlink above.

Yes

7. How Long?
08/2017

8. I confirm I am a registered voter in the District 3 boundaries specific above. Please enter your name as acknowledgement.

Sophia Rodriguez

9. Present Employer
County of San Diego

10. Occupation
Social Worker III

11. Relevant Educational Background
BA in History from the University of California, San Diego

13. Have you previously served on the City Council or any board or commission for the City or any other governmental agency?
No

14. Please list any local, civic or community groups you have been involved with:

Union SEIU 221, ACCE, and Invest in San Diego Familes

15. What experience or special knowledge could you bring to this position? Aside from being a life-long resident of Chula Vista, my many years working in social services for the County of San Diego makes me a knowledgeable candidate for the district I would like to assist. I also have leadership experience as the chair of the Technology & Privacy Advisory Task Force, where I had to engage with a 12-member committee, residents of the community, multiple city staffers, and department representatives, while finalizing a recommendation with a strict deadline.

16. What would you hope to accomplish as a Councilmember? As a City Councilmember, I hope to continue the legacy of meaningful community-based progress laid out by current and previous elected officials and city-staff. As Chula Vista continues to grow as one of San Diego’s largest cities, I want ensure that the connection between its residents, advocacy groups, and City Departments remain intact.

17. Please upload a résumé (maximum of two pages). A résumé is required to be submitted by the application deadline.

Sophia CV Resume 01-06-2023.pdf

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Sophia Rodriguez
Education:

Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Education 2012
University of California, San Diego – La Jolla, California High School Diploma 2007
Chula Vista Senior High School – Chula Vista
Work Experience:

County of San Diego: HHSA – Social Worker III 2022 - Present Appropriately identify, assess and develop appropriate treatment plans utilizing community resources.

Interview for the purpose of acquiring medical diagnostic information and developing treatment plans.

Write clear, concise, and accurate case reports while maintaining a caseload with monthly deadlines.

Engage with various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic groups, with differing conditions and expectations.

County of San Diego: HHSA - Human Services Specialist 2015 - 2022 Address inquires, concerns, complaints or case updates from the public Be knowledgeable of the following social programs: CalWORKS, CalFRESH, Medi-Cal, In-Home Support Services, Temporary Housing Assistance, Social Security, and Medicare Part A and B.

Assist with developing, facilitating and presenting unit meeting; prepare statistical reports for supervisors.

Be up-to-date with HHSA County Health Guidelines and San Diego County Board of Supervisor resolutions.

County of San Diego: HHSA - Office Assistant 2015
Prepare written “Daily Intake Report” and submit to the South East Family Resource Manager.

Use an Excel Tracking Tool to assign Semi-Annual reports to Human Services Specialists.

Utilize raw data from Encrypted County Software to identify trends regarding Periodic Reports.

Provide information and guidance to incoming clients while providing excellent customer service.

University of California Office of Academic Support and Instructional Services - Front Desk Clerk 2008-2012 Process time-sheets of student-workers employed at the office.

Collate files and continuously update student-worker files with staff reports.

Assist in the collaboration of teaching lessons for incoming freshmen.

Provide excellent customer service to incoming students, faculty, and clients.

Leadership & Activities:

City of Chula Vista, Technology & Privacy Advisory Task Force – Chair 2022 Lead group discussions for city-wide privacy recommendations with emphasis on transparency and oversight.

Delegate and synthesize policy recommendations from sub-committees.

Structure and approve each agenda prior to all Task Force meetings.

Become knowledgeable of the technological needs and concerns of city departments in Chula Vista.

University of California Leadership Trainings 2019
Lead San Diego (UC Davis) Module 1: Introduction to Leader: Focus on Self Awareness.

Lead San Diego (UC Davis) Module 2: Communication Skills and Collaboration in the Community.

Lead San Diego (UC Davis) Module 3: High Performance Teams.

Lead San Diego (UC Davis) Module 4: Sustaining Transformational Change.

Personal Skills:

Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

Knowledgeable in managing multiple software programs for in-office or remote work. 01-06-2023
Sophia Rodriguez Biography for District 3 City Councilmember Consideration When my mother immigrated to the United States, she chose to settle in Chula Vista because of its quiet and humble charm – I am forever grateful that she chose this amazing city. I am a proud product of the Sweetwater Union High School District where I graduated from Chula Vista Senior High School with honors. My love of this city continued even after I became an alumnus of the University of California, San Diego. Throughout my many years here, I lived in almost every district in Chula Vista, which gives me a valid and unique perspective.

After graduating from college, I decided to apply to the County of San Diego so I can attend to families in need of social services such as CalFresh and Medi-Cal. Working for the County expanded my perspective and interest in engaging with local communities and their needs. It also gave me the knowledge on how to familiarize myself with government documents and their verbiage, such as state regulated-guidelines and municipal ordinances. Finally, working for the County of San Diego showed how important it is to be amendable to the needs of others.

Through all my major career positions in the County - Office Assistant, Human Services Specialist, and Social Worker - I have learned that individuals want their needs to be listened to and be taken seriously.

Last year, I joined the Technology & Privacy Advisory Task Force and was voted unanimously to be its chair. I joined this task force because of reports that the local Automated License Plate Readers were unknowingly sending data to multiple law enforcement agencies and was determined to make changes. Over the course of 6 months, I not only learned about the different technologies the city departments implement for their usage, but also the importance of maintaining open channels of communication between these same departments and its residents.

After multiple meetings that went well into the night, the Task Force proudly submitted recommendations to city-staff on September 26th, 2022.

My love of Chula Vista will never wavier. I grew up playing at the J street Marina; I met some of my closet friends while attending school here; I met my husband at the Chula Vista Center Mall; and now, I am raising my 2 young children in this city. Even though it is only for one year, I hope to continue making Chula Vista a wonderful place to live, grow, and thrive as City Councilmember for District 3.

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Alonso Gonzalez

2. Home Address

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5. Secondary Phone
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6. Do you live within the City of Chula Vista District 3 boundaries, as adopted by the City Council in 2015? See hyperlink above.

Yes

7. How Long?

7.5 years

8. I confirm I am a registered voter in the District 3 boundaries specific above. Please enter your name as acknowledgement.

Alonso P Gonzalez

9. Present Employer
Pac Pro Real Estate

10. Occupation
Broker

11. Relevant Educational Background
Masters, Public Administration

13. Have you previously served on the City Council or any board or commission for the City or any other governmental agency?
No

14. Please list any local, civic or community groups you have been involved with:

Pacific Southwest Assocn of Realtors, Urban Land Institute

15. What experience or special knowledge could you bring to this position? Land Use and Public Administration

16. What would you hope to accomplish as a Councilmember? I would work with the Council as a whole to effectively promote our shared ideals of equity; and partner with City staff to translate the Council direction into measurable results. While advocating for the balanced growth and amenities increasingly expected by District 3 residents. The term is for a modest period of time but my lasting impact will be to enhance a collaborative & communicative style of Council.

17. Please upload a résumé (maximum of two pages). A résumé is required to be submitted by the application deadline.

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
10 years of real estate & government relations consulting experience 8 years in local government service in land use and policy development Strong project management and administration skills
Excellent public communication skills in English and Spanish

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Principal/Broker Pac Pro Real Estate, July 2012 - Present Successfully managed in-fill residential development projects though SD City Development Services from entitlement through design, permitting and construction.

Other projects include multi-family housing, commercial centers, grocery store, self-storage and special use permits including CUPs and NUPs.

Satisfied clients include contract home builders, land-use attorneys and design professionals as well as property owners.

Stellar record of success before planning groups including SD County Board of Supervisors, SD City Council and Planning Group, Chula Vista City Council and other municipalities and disparate community planning groups.

Government Relations Mgr Bay Area Council’s Repair CA, July 2009 – November 2010 Created a statewide speaker ’s bureau, trained speakers and provided speeches, speaking points and event management for over 50 events
Gained support from statewide organizations and over 15 resolutions of support from county and city governments
Managed staff, coalition partners and volunteers to maximize media coverage Deputy Chief of Staff San Diego City Council, Jan. 2006 – July 2009 Director of legislative research and policy development for Council President Developed speaking points, media aids and materials for public presentations Developed internal procedures for docket information dissemination and briefings Coordinated with Mayor ’s staff to present budget forecasts to Councilmembers Shared responsibilities for managing Council staff
Committee Consultant to Land Use/Housing and Rules Committees and alternate member of California Coastal Commission
Initiated creation of an Infrastructure Financing District at border region and two Maintenance Assessment Districts
Council Representative San Diego City Council, Feb. 2001 - Sep. 2005 Land use policy analyst and Liaison to Mayor Jerry Sander ’s legislative staff Regular presentations before planning groups and community organizations Organized large community events and public forums with 100+ attendees Recognized as office’s “ Problem Solver”
ELECTORAL CAMPAIGNS:

Juan Vargas, Ben Hueso, Ralph Inzunza, Alex Padilla, Bob Filner, SEIU, BIDs & Bay Area Council.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Urban Land Institute Member 2020 - present
Pacific Southwest Assoc of Realtors Member 2014 - present YIMBY Democrats Member 2019 - 2020
SD League of Conservation Voters Board Member 2007 – 2015 Border View YMCA President’s Round Table 2002 – 2009

EDUCATION
San Diego State University
M.A. PublicAdministration, 2005 Financial Management Emphasis University of California at Santa Barbara
B.A. History and Sociology, 1999 Vice President of Associated Students

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BIOGRAPHY
Raised in San Diego’s South Bay since 1979, I am a product of public resources functioning well.

My family and I benefited from a slew of programs and activities that helped me and my three brothers thrive growing up in the Nestor area. I would not have the opportunity to pursue public service were it not for the public resources that continue to serve the underprivileged in the South Bay.

Southwest High is my alma mater where I was steered toward college by AVID tutors (including Ismael and Jose Preciado). I then attended UC Santa Barbara where I led the Community Relations Commission and co-founded a Tenants Right Union before serving as Student Body Vice President and earning a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and History.

Returning to South San Diego I earned a Masters in Public Admin at SDSU while working with the San Diego City Council. I absolutely loved serving the community as a Council Aide to two Councilmembers and a Council President. I worked my way to Committee Consultant and finally Deputy Chief of Staff. While at the City of San Diego I managed the Land Use & Housing committee through the General Plan Update & I continue to work closely with local leaders and land use agencies throughout San Diego. I worked with the San Diego City Council for nearly a decade before becoming a Real Estate and Development Professional. Today I am a licensed broker, investment partner and development project manager with land use experience dating to 2005. Our team includes principals, general contractors and design build professionals. Clients and partners include home owners, builders of market and affordable units, developers of commercial properties and permit seekers of all stripes.

With my wife and 3 daughters we own a home in the Montecito neighborhood of the Otay Ranch community in Chula Vista since 2015. We selected a home on a single family street surrounded by a dynamic mix of condos, townhomes and rental apartments including affordable housing and public transportation. I am an advocate for healthy, vibrant communities that favor inclusion over single family zoning. My expertise with land use and experience in local government administration are the tools that will allow me to serve the Chula Vista City Council, the 3rd District and its residents well.

Alonso Gonzalez
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Email: __________________________________
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INVESTMENTS
Disclose any financial interestswith a value greater than $2,000 that you, yourspouse, registered domestic partner, ordependent children had with any business located, doing business, planning to do business, or that has done business in the past two years, in the City of Chula Vista ( include stocks, bonds, sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts). BUSINESS NAME ESTIMATED VALUE GROSS ANNUAL INCOME $ 0-1,999 $ 2,000-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 $ 100,001-$1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $ 0-499 $ 500-$1,000 1,001-$10,000 $ 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 0-1,999 $ 2,000-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 $ 100,001-$1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $ 0-499 $ 500-$1,000 1,001-$10,000 $ 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 0-1,999 $ 2,000-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 $ 100,001-$1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $ 0-499 $ 500-$1,000 1,001-$10,000 $ 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 Attach additional pages as needed.

INCOME
Disclose the source and amount of gross income or loan of $500 or more that was received by you, your spouse, or your registered domestic partner during the past year from any source located, doing business, planning to do business, or that has done business in the past two years, in the City of Chula Vista. (You are not required to report loans from commercial lending institutes, child support or alimony payments, orsalaries, reimbursements for expenses, social security, disability, orother similarbenefitpayments from a federal, state, or local government agency.) SOURCE OF INCOME YOUR BUSINESS POSITION GROSS ANNUAL INCOME OR LOAN AMOUNT $ 500-$1,000 $ 1,001-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 500-$1,000 $ 1,001-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 500-$1,000 $ 1,001-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 500-$1,000 $ 1,001-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 Attach additional pages as needed.

Alonso Gonzalez
Pac Pro Real Estate
Imperial Auto Service
General Motors Stock
Pac Pro Real Estate Broker
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GIFTS
Disclose the source, description, and value of gift(s) valued at $50 ormore from a single source during the past year from any source located, doing business, planning to do business, or that has done business in the past two years, in the City of Chula Vista. A gift is anything of value for which you have not provided equal or greater consideration to the donor. (You are not required to disclose gifts from family members, inheritances, or campaign contributions.) NAME OF SOURCE DESCRIPTION OF GIFT VALUE Attach additional pages as needed.

REAL PROPERTY
Disclose interests that you, your spouse, registered domestic partner, or your dependent children had of $ 2,000 or more during the past year in real property located in the City of Chula Vista orwithin two miles of the boundaries of the City of Chula Vista. (You are notrequired to disclose property used exclusively as a personal residence.) CITY WHERE PROPERTY IS LOCATED FAIR MARKET VALUE GROSS ANNUAL INCOME ( IF RENTAL) $
2,000-$10,000 $ 10,001-$100,000 100,001-$1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $ 0-499 $ 500-$1,000 1,001-$10,000 $ 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 2,000-$10,000 $ 10,001-$100,000 100,001-$1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $ 0-499 $ 500-$1,000 1,001-$10,000 $ 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 2,000-$10,000 $ 10,001-$100,000 100,001-$1,000,000 Over $1,000,000 $ 0-499 $ 500-$1,000 1,001-$10,000 $ 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 Attach additional pages as needed.

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct.

Signature _________________________________________________ Date ________________________ Alonso Gonzalez
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Chula Vista
primary residence
January 19, 2023
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BachelorofArtsinPsychologyfromSanDiegoStateUniversity

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15. Whatexperienceorspecialknowledgecouldyoubringtothisposition? Ihavespentthemajorityofmyworkinglifeinsupervisoryormanagerialroles. Ihavemanagedstaffsupto40 employeesandfeelIwellsuitedtoworkingunderthepressuresthatwouldberequiredofacitycouncilmember. I amagoodlistener, communicateeffectively, considermyselfunbiasedandopentoexploringideasfromopposing viewpoints. Ihaveworkedincustomerfacingpositionsforover30yearsandfeelthatwouldbeaverygood transferablequalityforacouncilmember.

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Myprimaryobjectivewouldbeaddressinghomelessnesswithamulti-prongedapproachofbuildingapermanent shelter, increasingaffordablehousingoptions, providingmentalhealthoutreachservices, andtakingamore proactiveapproachtohelpingcitizensinneed. Iwouldalsoliketoseetheadditionofmoregreenspaceandparksin WestChulaVista, masstransitexpansionintoEastChulaVista, roadrepairsalongMainStreet, eliminatingthe125 toll, andsmallbusinessincentives.

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INCOME
Disclose the source and amount of gross income or loan of $500 or more that was received by you, your spouse, or your registered domestic partner during the past year from any source located, doing business, planning to do business, or that has done business in the past two years, in the City of Chula Vista. (You are not required to report loans from commercial lending institutes, child support or alimony payments, orsalaries, reimbursements for expenses, social security, disability, orother similarbenefitpayments from a federal, state, or local government agency.) SOURCE OF INCOME YOUR BUSINESS POSITION GROSS ANNUAL INCOME OR LOAN AMOUNT $ 500-$1,000 $ 1,001-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 500-$1,000 $ 1,001-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 500-$1,000 $ 1,001-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 $ 500-$1,000 $ 1,001-$10,000 10,001-$100,000 Over $100,000 Attach additional pages as needed.

Name: ______________________________________

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct.

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1. First and Last Name: ( Mr. Ms. Mrs. Mx. Other: ) Victor Lopez

2. E-mail: Phone: (

3. Home Address: City: Chula Vista Zip: 91913

4. Do you live within the City of Chula Vista District 3 boundaries, as adopted by the City Council in 2015? Interactive map available at www.chulavistaca.gov/d3application Yes No If yes, how long? Since September 01, 2022 in District 3, additionally I’ve been a resident of Chula Vista since 1998 I confirm I am a registered voter in the District 3 boundaries specified above.

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5. Present Employer: Imperio Strategies LLC. Occupation: Chief Operating Officer

6. Relevant Educational Background:

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science with a Minor in International Security and Conflict Resolution, Current Board Member for San Diego State University Alumni

7. Are you currently serving on any board or commission for the City or any other governmental agency? If appointed to City Council, you must resign from your current City board or commission position.

Yes No If yes, which one(s)? N/A

8. Have you previously served on the City Council or any board or commission for the City or any other governmental agency?
Yes No If yes, which one(s)? N/A Dates Served: N/A

9. Please list any local, civic, or community groups you have been involved with:

SDSU Alumni Board, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, Latin American Political Association (LAPA), Toastmasters International, and Eastlake Church

10. What experience or special knowledge could you bring to this position? I believe that ties to our community mean everything. I've lived in Chula Vista since the day I was born at Sharp Hospital Chula Vista in District 3. Spending my entire life in Chula Vista has created solid roots that will last my entire lifetime. I understand the diversity and opportunities of Chula Vista, and District 3 in particular.

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As a former student athlete in high school and college, I was always involved in local community events, especially with sports. I have cultivated relationships throughout the City with residents, business owners, and community leaders.

I am a small business owner through my partnership in a public affairs firm, Imperio Strategies, that specializes in Latino voter outreach, communications, marketing, and Spanish translations.

At Imperio Strategies, we are dedicated to elevating transparency through informing and providing meaningful resources for local leaders and clients to promote more engaged and empowered communities.

Having grown up in our diverse community also gives me a broader perspective on the important opportunities Chula Vista can offer its residents. I have lived the cross-border reality of having family both here and in Mexico, and understand the value that being close to the border can create for business, housing, and education.

As a young professional Latino, I believe I bring an important perspective to represent District 3 where nearly half of the District’s registered voters are Latinos. As the son of two parents that immigrated from Mexico, I understand that we have a responsibility to provide a safe city to not just its local residents, but anyone that comes through Chula Vista whether they live here or not.

Aside from being a lifelong resident and business owner, my experience working for several elected officials, managing campaigns, and representing the small business owners have given me the experience to allow me to successfully represent District 3. I also have binational relationships with local elected and former elected officials in Tijuana. Being able to have these relationships on top of speaking Spanish, which is my first language, is essential to our city given our close proximity to the San Diego/Tijuana Border.

In addition to my own business, I current work for a local non-partisan group that is dedicated to promoting an economic environment that enables small businesses to thrive. I work with elected officials from the highest levels of the federal government down to all of our local leaders here in San Diego County. I've built relationships with both sides of the political spectrum while working in mayoral and city council offices, and working in the private sector and starting my own business.

Managing large budgets, employees, consultants, constituent services, community outreach, policy research, political campaigns, being active in the county, and having new dynamic approaches to promoting our city are my main pieces of experience and special knowledge that I know will help Chula Vista prosper.

From going to school here, volunteering at Eastlake Church, playing sports all over the city, working my first job at a Chula Vista Wells Fargo Bank branch, to buying my first house here, I don’ t think I’d be able to describe the full magnitude of how much Chula Vista means to me, but more importantly, I know I would give my best effort and produce real, significant results as our next councilmember.

11. What would you hope to accomplish as a Councilmember? I want to give better representation to the 2nd largest city in San Diego County but more importantly, let the community know I'm here to serve them. I think it's a problem most people can't name their local mayor and councilmember easily off the top of their heads. Constituent services will always be the main role of the job I need to execute but I do have big visions for Chula Vista.

We need to bring more businesses and attractions to make people want to stay in Chula Vista. Being able to promote major businesses will be a key approach to bringing in more revenue, jobs, and relevance to the city. In a

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broad sense, I want to bring some new dynamic approaches to making Chula Vista not only more attractive to local San Diego residents, but also to people around the world looking to travel. Specifically, potentially building a multi-use sports facility to attract youth/high school level club sports to Chula Vista would bring more tourists and require them to stay 2-4 days long at least depending on the tournament they’re playing in. That’ s one example of the type of big concepts we’re going to have to think of in order to make Chula Vista a stronger community.

The real problem we have right now is that Chula Vista is a bedroom community. You can see how obvious it is when you go on the 5 or 805 north freeway every morning during the week between 7-9am and now even 3-7pm after work. We have many residents but the vast majority of their daily spending and sales taxes are being spent everywhere else except Chula Vista. These Chula residents are working in other parts of San Diego and not spending any of their money here except for maybe groceries. We need to bring jobs home so people can live where they work. If we don’t create an environment that promotes more businesses here, we won’t have any jobs for people live nearby and spend their earnings here in Chula Vista.

Lastly, we need to give our law enforcement all the resources and tools available to ensure our residents stay safe.

Like I said earlier, we need to provide a safe environment for anyone that comes through Chula Vista, resident or not. And being fiscally responsible with taxpayer money, I want to find ways to maximize the city's operating budget while minimizing overhead by working with our city manager on the best ways to do so. There's much more I want to accomplish, but this covers my general basis.

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I understand that, if appointed, I will NOT be eligible to seek election to District 3 City Councilmember in the City of Chula Vista for a period of one year following the termination of my appointed term. City Charter Section 300(E)
I understand that, if I am selected as a finalist, I will be required to complete an Economic Interests Disclosure form, on which I must disclose all economic interests that I have within the boundaries of the City of Chula Vista in the categories of investments, income, gifts, and real property.

I understand that I must submit a completed application, résumé ( maximum of two pages), and a biography ( one page) by the application deadline and that late applications and those missing required components will be disqualified . I understand the application deadline is Friday, January 6, 2023, by 11:59 p.m. for electronically submitted applications or by 5:00 p.m. if personally delivered to the City Clerk’ s Office. If submitted by mail, the application must be postmarked by January 6, 2023, and received by the Office of the City Clerk no later than January 11, 2023.

I understand that this application and any documents submitted in connection with the application process are public records and will be publicly disclosed unless otherwise exempt. Home addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers will be redacted.

I understand that my application will not be considered if I am determined to be disqualified from holding office pursuant to Government Code section 1021, Chula Vista Charter Section 903, or any other applicable local, state, or federal law.

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I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information I have provided in this application is true and correct, and that I meet the qualifications of this office as established by the Chula Vista Charter and other applicable statutory or constitutional laws.

Signature: Date: 01/06/2023
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1 VICTOR ALFREDO LOPEZ
Work History
Imperio Strategies LLC. - Chula Vista, CA
Chief Operating Officer | April 2021 - Present
Founded a nonpartisan public affairs firm that specializes in Latino voter outreach, communications, marketing, and Spanish translations in southern California Managed clients varying from candidates in local political races, non -profits, and PAC’s Oversaw all operations including branding, marketing, outreach, and annual budget Crafted and implemented strategic communication programs tailored for each client’s needs The Lincoln Club of San Diego County - San Diego, CA
Executive Director | October 2021- Present
Oversaw all operations including managing consultants, independent contractors, vendors, and employees Strategized PAC operations to help support/oppose candidates seeking public office Coordinated one of the highest political donor networks in Southern California Managed an Executive Committee, Board of Directors, 8 sub-committees, and over 300 members Prepared and managed annual budget totaling over $1.5 million dollars Deputy Director | November 2020 - October 2021
Managed all communications and marketing with blast emails, fundraising events, and member assistance Built and maintained new website, graphic designs, and social media presence Scheduled yearly calendar of events and oversaw all special events including Annual Dinner Gala Facilitated partnerships with political organizations to fulfill political mission and maximize resources Researched local political trends and provided political updates to leadership Noli Zosa for San Diego City Council - San Diego, CA
Campaign Manager | February 2020 - November 2020
Managed 18 full/part-time field canvassers that knocked over 25,000 doors alongside handling payroll Helped fundraise over $300,000 for the campaign fund
Partnered with different political groups around San Diego and led their volunteers Led social media campaign and assisted in advertisements with media consultant Served as head advisor and representative for the candidate Education
San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
Bachelor’s Degree | May 2020 | Political Science with a Minor in International Security and Conflict Resolution Universidad Carlos III Madrid - Madrid, Spain| Spring 2019 | Political analysis of Spain and the EU Skills
Advanced in PDI and i360 voter programs
Advanced in website development, CRM programs,
payment processing, and graphic design
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Rapid data entry skills
Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Strong writing, oral, and media communication
skills (live interviews, public speeches, and press
releases)
Local, State, and Federal election laws including
local ethics commissions, FPPC, and FEC
Compliance, banking laws, and regulations
1 VICTOR ALFREDO LOPEZ
Biography
Victor Lopez was born and raised in Chula Vista. The son of two immigrant parents from Mexico City and Tijuana, he grew up with Spanish as his first language while spending time back and forth with his family across the border in Tijuana, Mexico. For his educational background, Lopez earned his Bachelor's degree at San Diego State University majoring in Political Science with a minor in International Security and Conflict Resolution.

Lopez is currently a partner and Chief Operating Officer of Imperio Strategies LLC. and is responsible for maintaining and driving operational results within the company. Imperio Strategies has provided dynamic framework for its clients resulting in effective communication to their desired audiences. They specialize in Latino voter outreach, communications, marketing, and Spanish translations in southern California with a well-rounded political background for all types of clients.

Lopez also serves as the Executive Director of a local non-partisan group, The Lincoln Club of San Diego County, where he oversees all Club operations and its overall strategic vision of helping foster an economic environment for small businesses to thrive.

In his most recent capacity as the Lincoln Club's Executive Director, Lopez brought to fruition the highest number of new members to date, including a new wave of young members, and successfully forged a groundbreaking momentum for the Club during a dynamic and ever -changing political climate. Lopez’s previous work includes serving as the Campaign Manager for a campaign for San Diego City Council, where he led and managed a team of canvassers and successfully reached more than 120,000 constituents, helping fundraise more than $300,000 for the campaign fund. He also worked for the office of a San Diego City Councilmember and a San Diego Mayor, framing policies and establishing and maintaining long-lasting government and community relations.

Growing up, he was a talented baseball player pursuing becoming a professional player for Major League Baseball. While pursuing his bachelor’s at San Diego State, Lopez quickly learned that he enjoyed public service and giving back to his community even more than baseball, shifting his focus to his education over sports. After interning for San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer, Lopez grew his love for politics and hopes to bring positive change for San Diego County.

Lopez has quickly climbed the ranks in his field and was recently recognized as recently honored with a distinguished award for “Bright Political Future.” He currently serves as the youngest member of the SDSU Alumni Board and Lincoln Media Foundation as well as being an active member of the University Club, the Downtown San Diego Partnership, San Diego Black Chamber of Commerce, Latino American Political Association, Toastmasters International, and Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.

Lopez is a lifelong resident of Chula Vista.
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Subject: City Council District 3 Appointment Submission Attachments: Victor Alfredo Lopez - Biography.pdf; Victor Alfredo Lopez Resume.pdf; Victor Lopez 2023 District 3 City Council Application.pdf
Good Morning,
Attached are the required documents for my application for the District 3 City Council Appointment. Please confirm these documents are acceptable without any complications.

Respectfully Submitted,
Victor A. Lopez
Chief Operating Officer
Imperio Strategies LLC.
www.ImperioStrategies.com
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1. Full Name
Devonna Almagro

2. Home Address

3. Email

4. Primary Phone

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6. Do you live within the City of Chula Vista District 3 boundaries, as adopted by the City Council in 2015? See hyperlink above.

Yes

7. How Long?
Lived in the district for close to 15 years.

8. I confirm I am a registered voter in the District 3 boundaries specific above. Please enter your name as acknowledgement.

Devonna Almagro

9. Present Employer
County of San Diego - Office of County Supervisor Nora Vargas

10. Occupation
Director of Communications

11. Relevant Educational Background
Dual Degree Ethnic Studies and Spanish, Attended University of San Diego

13. Have you previously served on the City Council or any board or commission for the City or any other governmental agency?
No

14. Please list any local, civic or community groups you have been involved with:

SBCS, Casa Familiar, Sherman Heights Community Center, Chula Vista Community Collaborative

15. What experience or special knowledge could you bring to this position? As a former nonprofit executive, I bring the experience of managing budgets and staff, and developing programs that align with an organization’s mission, while meeting the needs of residents. As a Director with the Office of Supervisor Nora Vargas, I understand government at the federal, state, and local level. District 3 needs someone who can hit the ground running and has the interest of the people of Chula Vista at heart. I bring the experience, values, and ethic to get the job done.

16. What would you hope to accomplish as a Councilmember? My vision is a safe, sustainable, and thriving city that provides opportunity to all Chula Vistans.I look forward to working with community to develop comprehensive approaches to address issues impacting our city, from housing affordability to keeping our communities safe, to ensuring community infrastructure investments and building a more resilient economy that benefits all.At the end of my tenure, I hope to have created a more civically engaged Chula Vista to move our city forward, TOGETHER!

17. Please upload a résumé (maximum of two pages). A résumé is required to be submitted by the application deadline.

DAlmagro-Resume.pdf

18. Please upload a biography (one page). A biography is required to be submitted by the application deadline.

DAlmagro-Bio.pdf
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Communications San Diego, CA
Office of Vice Chair Nora Vargas – Supervisor, County of San Diego, District 1 January 2021 – current Oversee Communications team as well as the development and implementation of a comprehensive communications strategy to elevate the Supervisor’ s policy priorities and strength public engagement As member of the D1 COVID-19 Response Team, secured media/community partnerships, crafted messaging for county’ s marketing campaign, developed talking points for COVID subcommittee press conferences Working with the policy and community engagement teams, developed, and implemented communications tactics to gain earned media and support for more than 90 policies introduced since January 2021.

Established Supervisor’s branding and manage online media presence via website and social media platforms Responsible for planning and coordination of all District 1 signature events: D1 Community Celebration & Open House, Hispanic Heritage Celebration, State of the District Address Communications Consultant Chula Vista, CA
Independent March 2019 – December 2020
As an independent bilingual communications consultant, delivered high level, professional, result-oriented public relations, marketing, and event production services, serving political campaigns and nonprofit clients Director of Communications and Community Relations Los Angeles, CA HPLE, Inc. (High Performance Learning Environments, Inc.) March 2017 – February 2019 Developed corporate communications and outreach strategies to raise the company’ s profile Positioned company as a leader in school building via speaking opportunities at industry events and with local trade and business associations
Engaged and cultivated relationships with stakeholders to establish and grow community support of projects; Coordinated stakeholder meetings, site tours and other special events Developed partnerships with local nonprofit organizations and designed the company’ s corporate citizenship strategies, offering employee engagement opportunities coupled with financial and in-kind contributions Executive Director San Diego, CA
Sherman Heights Community Center April 2012 – March 2017 Oversaw activities relevant to the organization’s mission, including management of operations and programs Supervised, counseled, and evaluated staff. Recruited, trained, and developed board members Represented nonprofit to stakeholders including funders, elected officials, and community members Led the development process of a 5-year strategic plan and new organizational governance tools Established successful community partnerships, bringing vital arts & culture and wellness programming to the community, to effectively meet the changing needs of the families served by the organization Director of Community Relations San Diego, CA
Marston and Marston, Inc. August 2007 – March 2012
Developed and implemented strategic communications to broaden community awareness of clients’ initiatives Served as liaison with elected officials, business, civic and community groups, and trade organizations Administered all facets of more than 40 special events for clients in San Diego’s South Bay community Increased media coverage for clients, including local and national media, prepared clients for media interviews and external presentations, and secured speaking engagements and industry awards nationwide Deputy Field Director Santa Ana, CA
Democratic Party of Orange County (DPOC) December 2006 – May 2007 Conducted outreach to democratic activists, elected officials, Latino advocacy organizations, and community and labor organizations to mobilize local grassroots support for the DPOC Crafted and executed party’ s communications plan to increase campaign visibility, specifically building and managing party’ s relations with Spanish-language media outlets Handled media relations; provided media training for campaign surrogates and party officials; coordinated press conferences and other special events
Lead Organizer – San Diego Coordinated Campaign San Diego, CA California Democratic Party August 2006 – November 2006 Directed daily field operations; Managed, trained, and mentored field staff and volunteers Established relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials as well as democratic activists, progressive organizations, and labor and faith communities to garner support for the coordinated campaign Program Director San Diego, CA
University of California, San Diego January 2003 – July 2006 Center for Community Healthy, Department of Pediatrics
Led large-scale social marketing initiative to motivate and empower children to increase their physical activity as well as their consumption of fruits and vegetables Served as spokesperson for the Regional 5 a day Campaign in San Diego and Imperial Counties Facilitated community partnerships that resulted in the implementation of policy and environmental changes Staff Assistant San Diego, CA
Office of United States Senator Barbara Boxer January 2001 – November 2002 Trained and supervised office interns; Directed constituents to corresponding caseworker Prepared bilingual media for press releases, correspondence, and website material Field Representative – No on 38 Campaign San Diego, CA
California Teachers Association June 2000 – December 2000 Managed campaign satellite office. Trained and supervised campaign staff and interns Implemented campaign strategy locally through coalition building, earned media and effective communication between campaign staff and community leaders Developed bilingual collateral material and coordinated media events to increase campaign visibility SKILLS
Astute business and political acumen
Fluent in verbal/written communication skills in English and Spanish; Accomplished bilingual presentation and written communication skills tailored to a multi-cultural private, public or political setting Excellent cross-functional team leader, team player, and proven coalition building skills Ability to effectively lead staff & manage multiple projects under pressure to produce consistent quality work Proven experience working effectively and sensitively with people of varying ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds
Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
In-depth knowledge of social media and email marketing platforms

EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO - San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts: Ethnic Studies and Spanish

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Board Member San Diego, CA
Sherman Heights Community Center June 2019 – current

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
80th Assembly District’s 2017 Woman of the Year Honoree, Office of Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez 2017 Leadership and Service Proclamation, Office of Councilmember David Alvarez, City of San Diego

PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) Leadership Institute, Statewide Leadership Program, Class of 2022
Devonna Almagro - Bio
A community advocate, former nonprofit executive, and accomplished government and public affairs professional, Devonna has dedicated her life to ensuring communities are engaged, involved, and informed.

Devonna has over two decades of experience working at the intersection of communications, community, and politics. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded successful strategic communications campaigns and fostered key community partnerships.

She has been dedicated to increasing youth civic engagement in Chula Vista and the South Bay and looks forward to expanding her public service to serve the residents of Chula Vista’s District 3.

The daughter of a working-class family, Devonna knows firsthand the challenges that residents face every day – it’s what has shaped her worldview and fueled her passion to help others. As Communications Director for County Supervisor Nora Vargas, Devonna has played a key role as a member of the District 1 COVID-19 Response Team, helping secure key media and community partnerships in the South Bay. Together with her team, Devonna helped promote vaccination efforts, developed innovative pilot programs to increase access to care, and supported the opening of the County’s second vaccination superstation in Chula Vista. These efforts led to increased vaccination rates in the hardest hit communities of South Bay.

Devonna’s passion to serve is rooted in community and it inspires her to help create opportunities that uplift youth and families.

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