Join us on Wednesday, July 19th and hear from our Democratic Candidates for Supervisor.

San Diego County Board of Supervisors, District 4
Special Election Endorsement Meeting

Hi Fellow Democrats!

On Wednesday, July 19th 2023, our club will attempt to endorse in the San Diego County Board of Supervisor, District 4, Special Election. There are 2 Democrats in the race and both will be considered for endorsement by the club.

On the same evening, the club will vote on a Friendly Incumbent Endorsement for San Diego County Board of Supervisor, District 1 & District 3, although we have not yet heard back from candidates in these races regarding their attendance.

For clarity, the candidates and races to be considered are as follows:

San Diego County Board of Supervisors; 2024 General Election:

District 1: Supervisor Nora Vargas
District 3: Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer

San Diego County Board of Supervisors; Special Election, August 15th:

District 4:
- Monica Montgomery Steppe
- Janessa Goldbeck

No Endorsement is an option in all races being considered.

Endorsement Meeting Voting Eligibility

Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting, meet and hear from the Democratic Candidates running for San Diego County Board of Supervisors. However, in order to vote at the upcoming endorsement meeting, you must be a member in good standing. This means you must be up to date on your dues. If you are unsure of whether or not you are up-to-date, please reply to this email and we can let you know.

If you have let your membership lapse, but have been a paid member within the last 2 years, you may pay your dues and maintain your voting eligibility.

For new or potentially new members: If you have never been a member, you will not be eligible to vote in this upcoming endorsement meeting. Please attend, whether in person or virtually. Come out and meet all of these amazing ladies and decide for yourself who is the best choice for San Diego County.

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Please also let us know that if you are attending so that we ensure that we have enough space.

Endorsement Meeting

When:

Wednesday, July 19th

6:30pm – Social Time

7:00pm – Endorsement Processes Begins

Where:

Private Residence

8050 Palm St.

Lemon Grove, CA 91945

***Please Note the Address has Changed***

Hybrid Option

If you are unable to attend in person, please join us via Hybrid. We look forward to sharing our civic engagement with you and beyond.

***Please note that we know the last couple of months have not gone well with the Hybrid option. We do believe we have worked out all of the kinks and we will be arriving early for set-up.***

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Have a question for the candidates?

We love getting club and community members involved in this process. If you have a question for the candidates, please reply to this email with your question. Be sure to specify which race(s) it apply’s to. We will do our best to ask as many as we can.

Please note that questions for candidates in the District 4 race will need to be for both candidates.

In solidarity,

Spring Valley Lemon Grove Democratic Club

Here’s What’s Coming Up!

In the Community

Every Thursday – 4:00pm to 6:00pm: Lemon Grove Farmer’s Market in Treganza Park

Thursday’s 6/29 – 8/10 – 6:30PM to 8:00PM: Lemon Grove Concerts in the Park

7/29 – 9:00AM to 1:00 PM: Free Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste (Lemon Grove)

8/11 – Sunset: Movies in the Park – Ratatouille

Have an event you feel should be on this list? Reply to this email with the information!

In Civic Engagement

***Please always click the link to confirm the meeting. Sometimes meetings are cancelled or rescheduled, especially the Planning Commission Meetings.***

The Joint meeting of the Lemon Grove School District Governing Board and the City of Lemon Grove is being rescheduled.

7/18 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove City Council Meeting

7/24 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove Community Planning Group

7/25 – 6:00PM: Spring Valley Community Planning Group

8/1 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove City Council Meeting

8/8 – 5:00PM(closed session) 6:00PM(open session): Lemon Grove School Board Meeting

8/8 – 6:00PM: Spring Valley Community Planning Group

8/15 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove City Council Meeting

8/22 – 6:00PM: Spring Valley Community Planning Group

8/28 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove Community Planning Group

9/5 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove City Council Meeting

9/12 – 5:00PM(closed session) 6:00PM(open session): Lemon Grove School Board Meeting

9/12 – 6:00PM: Spring Valley Community Planning Group

9/19 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove City Council Meeting

9/25 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove Community Planning Group

9/26 – 6:00PM: Spring Valley Community Planning Group

10/3 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove City Council Meeting

10/10 – 5:00PM(closed session) 6:00PM(open session): Lemon Grove School Board Meeting

10/10 – 6:00PM: Spring Valley Community Planning Group

10/17 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove City Council Meeting

10/23 – 6:00PM: Lemon Grove Community Planning Group

10/24 – 6:00PM: Spring Valley Community Planning Group

8/5, 8/12, 8/19, & 8/26 – 10am to 12pm: Institute for Public Strategies & National Conflict Resolution Center: Culture, Conflict, and Communication Certificate Program (Must be able to attend all 4 dates)**See Flyer**

Community Food Distributions

This Saturday, June 17th

The City of Lemon Grove hosts a monthly food distribution along with several partnering organizations. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

The following sites offer fresh produce and enough food to feed a family. For a complete listing of food resources, please visit the San Diego Food Bank or Feeding San Diego.

2nd & 4th Tues – 3 to 5pm: Christian Church of Lemon Grove, 6970 San Miguel Ave, Lemon Grove
3rd Mon – 10am until gone: Faith Chapel, 9400 Campo Rd, Spring Valley
4th Tues – 9am until gone: Heaven’s Windows at New Seasons Church, 2300 Bancroft Dr, Spring Valley
4th Fri – 9am until gone: Samoa/Lutheran Feeding Ministry, 2055 Skyline Dr, Lemon Grove