San Diego Councilwoman Lightner Outlines Accomplishments of 2013

In her December newsletter, San Diego City Councilwoman Sherri Lightner outlined some of her favorite accomplishments in District 1 and beyond for 2013. 

Lightner, whose district includes La Jolla, Carmel Valley and University City, said she hope to move ahead next year on several major projects, such as: the Governor/Genesee intersection improvement project, La Jolla Cove and Children’s Pool lifeguard stations, Torrey Pines Corridor Project, Mid-Coast Trolley Extension to UTC, and a Coastal Management Plan to deal with the proliferation of marine mammals and wildlife along the coastline. 

Here’s Lightner's list of top accomplishments in 2013: 

• Completed La Jolla Shores Lifeguard Station and Tower.
• Approved plans for Gonzales Canyon Neighborhood Park.
• Completed Carmel Valley Library Beautification program.
• Upgraded Sewer Pump Station 27 in La Jolla.
• Passed new guidelines for city-wide graywater use.
• Installed Bird Rock Pedestrian Crossing.
• Completed storm drain project, resurfaced and added bike lanes into the Village on Torrey Pines Road.
• Urged Congress to help save the historic La Jolla Post Office.
• Added new school crosswalk on Girard Avenue.
• Crafted a proposed Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance to eliminate litter, save on landfill clean up costs and help the environment.
• Led the Council’s efforts to craft a long-term vision for San Diego’s economy.
• Reformed two key City Charter provisions related to special elections.
• Hosted Cyber Security Summit to support growing tech industry sector.
• Pushed for an Open Data Policy to increase transparency, access and citizen participation in local government.
• Revitalized the City’s youth jobs program.
• Adopted Water Policy Implementation Task Force recommendations for a more sustainable local water supply.
• Approved Convention Center expansion project.
• Adopted a Five-Year Police Plan to put more police officers on our streets and in our neighborhoods.