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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you to our community partners for attending and being recognized for your year-round dedication to uplifting our communities.

Chicano Federation
City Heights CDC
Emilio Nares Foundation
Lifeline Community Services
SD LGBT Center
SD Organizing Project
Sherman Heights CC
Youth Empowerment

Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 15h

Last week, we had the honor of proclaiming September 15 to October 15, 2025 to be “Hispanic Heritage Month” in the City of San Diego in partnership with the Offices of Councilmember Foster III, Councilmember Campillo, and Councilmember Moreno.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 2d

Another inspiring morning with the Kensington-Talmadge Litter Pickers yesterday! Together, 43 volunteers collected more than 1,100 pounds of trash and expanded cleanup efforts along Montezuma to Collwood Blvd.

Next cleanup is November 2nd—let’s keep the momentum going!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 3d

Here are the Council Committee agenda for the week:

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 3d

🏛️ This week at City Hall — Council + Committee meetings are in full swing! Council will be covering everything from street vacations and audits to housing updates and state legislation.

🗣️ Checkout the agenda and how YOU can participate!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 3d

Our streets should work for everyone — whether you walk, bike, or drive.

Thank you to Bike SD for organizing and all the neighbors who came together at the El Cajon Boulevard Hackathon to design safer, more vibrant spaces for our community.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 4d

To all who voted, attended, or asked thoughtful questions and pushed us to think bigger, thank you! Thank you to everyone who spent their Saturday imagining a better future for our city.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 4d

A huge thank you to @voiceofsandiego for organizing today’s #Politifest2025. I was honored to receive an inaugural Politifest Solutions Showdown Award. I’m grateful I could share the stage with Mayor Gloria and Aimee Faucett, both leaders who care deeply about San Diego’s future.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 5d

🎉 ¡Celebra con nosotros la Herencia Hispana mañana! Vamos a fortalecer nuestra comunidad y empoderar a la próxima generación mientras nos unimos.

Detalles del evento:

📍 Dennis V Allen Park | 800 Boundary St.
🗓️ 4 de octubre | 10AM – 2PM
✨ Clases de salsa gratis
🤝 Mesas de recursos

Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 5d

🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us tomorrow! Let’s uplift community and empower the next generation as we come together.

Event Details:

📍 Dennis V Allen Park | 800 Boundary St.
🗓️ October 4 | 10AM – 2PM
✨ Free Salsa Lessons
🤝 Resource Booths

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks for capturing this moment Monica!

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Monica de la Cruz @monicadlc.bsky.social · 6d

Get yourself a city council member who bikes with his whole adorable family on board
Thanks for joining the climate week ride with @bikesd.bsky.social, @seanelorivera.bsky.social!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 9d

🚍💨 Deja el carro. ¡Viaja GRATIS!

¡Viajes GRATIS este miércoles! Súbete y respira aire limpio. 🌿
🔗 mysandiego.info/free
#TransitJustice #SanDiegoMoves

Más información: mysandiego.info/free

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 9d

🚍💨 Ditch the car. Ride for FREE!

FREE transit this Wed, Oct 1!
All MTS + NCTD buses, Trolleys, COASTER, SPRINTER & more are fare-free for #FreeRideDay & #CleanAirDay.

More info: mysandiego.info/free

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 10d

🏛️ What’s happening at City Hall this week?

▪️ Street + sidewalk upgrades
▪️ Affordable housing report
▪️ Water + wastewater rate changes

Checkout the full agenda and how YOU can participate!

#SanDiego #CityCouncil #CivicEngagement #MakeSanDiegoWork

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 10d

🗣️ Tu voz importa para construir el futuro de San Diego.

La Ciudad lanzó la Guía de Participación Pública Inclusiva para que todas las comunidades sean parte de las decisiones.

Envía tus comentarios antes del 19 de octubre
Únete a talleres este otoño
🔗 sandiego.gov/engagement

Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 10d

🗣️ Your voice matters in shaping San Diego’s future.

The City has drafted an Inclusive Public Engagement Guide—a tool to make sure more voices, especially from communities too often left out, are heard when decisions are made.

🔗 More info + ways to participate: sandiego.gov/engagement

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 11d

Every young person has a right to dream and pursue their dreams. @sandiegofc2025.bsky.social is investing in making those dreams a reality with their Right to Dream Academy.

Congrats to SDFC on the official launch of their academy and congrats to the youth who are showing up to pursue their dreams.

Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 11d

Totally hear you—bike lanes should actually keep people safe. Although Harbor Dr. isn’t in my district, I’ll have my team connect with the two Council Offices it crosses. Appreciate you raising this. Myself and my team share similar experiences in other parts of the city.

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 13d

🚧 Aviso de Reparación de Puente

Se realizarán reparaciones en el puente de Orange Ave y 54th St este sábado, 27 de septiembre, de 2AM–10AM. Por favor anticipe cierres de calles durante este tiempo mientras el personal completa trabajos de infraestructura esenciales. ¡Gracias por su paciencia!

Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 13d

🚧 Bridge Work Alert 🚧

Bridge repairs are scheduled at Orange Ave & 54th St this Saturday, Sep. 27, from 2AM–10AM. Please expect road closures during this time while crews complete critical infrastructure work. Thank you for your patience!

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 14d

San Diegans deserve affordable utility bills and a cleaner future. With Governor Newsom’s recent signing of a historic utility reform package, we’re one step closer.

Read our joint statement for more.
@joelacavad1.bsky.social

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 15d

⏰ Cierra MAÑANA a las 12PM

Participa en la Encuesta Comunitaria del Presupuesto del Distrito 9 y dinos qué debe financiarse y protegerse en el presupuesto del próximo año—parques, calles, seguridad y más.

Tómate 3 minutos antes de las 12PM de mié., 24 de septiembre: mysandiego.info/encuesta

Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 15d

⏰ Closes TOMORROW at 12PM

We want to hear YOUR thoughts thru the D9 Budget Survey on what should be funded and protected in next year’s City budget—parks, roads, libraries, safety, and more.

Take 2–3 minutes and make your voice count by 12PM tomorrow (Wed, Sep. 24): mysandiego.info/survey

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Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera @seanelorivera.bsky.social · 15d

Shanah Tovah to all who are celebrating.

Rosh Hashanah is a holiday rooted in optimism and hope. In the spirit of the holiday we center the Jewish tenet of “tikkun olam.” We reaffirm our commitment to doing all we can in the year ahead to make San Diego a more just and restorative place.