Happy April, everyone.

Spring has officially sprung, which means my favorite season is here… Baseball season. That also means spring festivals and, as the weather warms, more opportunity to spend in our glorious San Diego weather.

As always, it’s a pleasure to share what happened in District 7 for the previous month and what’s to come.

Meeting set for April 20 on allowing dogs off leashes

This month, the City’s Park & Recreation Board will consider my proposal to establish an off-leash dog park at the Allied Gardens Community Park. This follows a public workshop held in September 2022 and the Allied Gardens Recreation Council’s unanimous support to approve the project in November 2022.

This is an important project as it will be the first off-leash dog park in the Navajo community and something that many residents have waited a long time for. Should the proposal be approved by the Park & Recreation Board, City staff is on track to install fencing and amenities this summer.

Members of the Navajo community are encouraged to attend and make their voices heard. Details have been included below.

Balboa Park Club Ballroom

2 p.m., Thursday, April 20

2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego 92101

The public can also access the meeting via Zoom, or submit public comment on Item 102 once the agenda is released one week prior to the meeting, through the City’s website.

Del Cerro resident Rose Schindler honored as a “Women of Distinction”

In March, we honored and celebrated influential “Women of Distinction” across the city of San Diego.

I was privileged to nominate and recognize former Del Cerro resident Rose Schindler.

Rose was a pillar of the community, mother, grandmother, an Auschwitz survivor. She

co-authored the book, “Two Who Survived: Keeping Hope Alive While Surviving the Holocaust,” with her husband, Max.

Rose passed away after a long life on Feb. 17, 2023. She had a great impact to her community and those she came into contact with on a daily basis.

Thank you, Mayor Gloria and the entire San Diego City Council for highlighting such amazing women throughout our region.

Pothole repairs on Navajo Road and College Avenue

Potholes (pictured above) continue to be a problem in the City.

I want you to know that I am working hard to ensure that these potholes are being addressed and that the roads in Navajo receive the treatment that they deserve. If you see a pothole, please use the Get it Done app to report it and alert my staff so that they can request to prioritize your report.

Benchley-Weinberger Elementary Multicultural Fest

This past month I was able to attend the Benchley-Weinberger Elementary Multicultural Fest.

Thank you for inviting me to your very first Multicultural Fest to celebrate the food, art, and performances of different ethnic backgrounds. It was such a pleasure meeting so many of the students and parents of the school – I had a wonderful time.

Tax preparation assistance

Need tax help?

I know many dread tax season, but there is help for those who need it. I’m happy to share that the Benjamin Branch Library offers free tax preparation help provided by AARP. This is available and free to anyone of any age – especially if you are 50 or older or can’t afford paid tax preparation.

Tax preparations are Mondays 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. through April 12. No appointments are necessary; however, this is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Community office hours

Community office hours allow you to meet with me directly to discuss community issues and/or ask me questions about certain things specific to the City of San Diego. See the details below and contact Cheryl Willis at [email protected] to schedule your time.

Wednesday, April 26.

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Linda Vista Public Library

2160 Ulric Street, San Diego, CA 92111

For continual updates on what is happening, follow my social media pages or visit my website at: sandiego.gov/citycouncil/cd7.

– Raul Campillo represents District 7 on the San Diego City Council.