"The El Cajon CDC's commitment to the revitalization of Downtown El Cajon and the surrounding community has been a catalyst for bringing new business and redevelopment to the East County."
— Lynda Buckner, Vice President, Community Development Department, California Bank & Trust
El Cajon CDC Overview
Description
El Cajon Community Development Corporation (El Cajon CDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3), community based organization formed to conduct comprehensive and managed community revitalization in Downtown El Cajon through the application of Smart Growth Principles. El Cajon CDC creates a healthy community by increasing public and private investment in El Cajon, and providing safe and affordable housing opportunities for all residents within its boundaries. We believe in Downtown El Cajon!
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Mission
The mission of the El Cajon CDC is to ensure the economic vitality of Downtown El Cajon.
Vision
El Cajon CDC envisions a vibrant and prosperous community.
Charter
El Cajon CDC is federally designated as a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) and Community Based Development Organization (CBDO). El Cajon CDC is also a Property Based Improvement District (PBID) representing over 250 parcels and is certified as a National and California Main Street Community.
Census Tracts
157.02, 158.00, 159.00, 160.00, 162.02, 163.00
Boundaries
The target area is centered in El Cajon's historic Downtown area, and located within a federally designated Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area.
- The Community Development Corporation target area encompasses over 300 city blocks, includes the business District as well as residential neighborhoods, and is bordered on the north by Interstate 8, on the south by Washington Avenue, on the west by Marshall Avenue and on the east by Mollison Avenue.
- The Property Based Improvement District is bordered roughly on the north by Interstate 8, on the south by Lexington Avenue, on the west by Marshall Avenue and on the east by Lincoln Ave. At present there are over 400 businesses of wide variety operating within District boundaries.
- The El Cajon CDC boundaries correlate to the City's target area for low to moderate income subsidized housing as defined by the City's Redevelopment Agency.
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Board of Directors
John McTighe
Chairman
Principal, McTighe Associates
Victor Mosso, CPA
Vice Chairman
CFO, Motoworld
Kay LeMenager
Secretary
Real Estate Development Team Chair
Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker
Nina Frontz
Chief Financial Officer
Vice President, Downey Savings
Claire Carpenter
President & Chief Executive Officer
Design Review Chair
President & CEO, El Cajon CDC
Kirk Gentry
Past Chairman of the Board
Vice President/Branch Manager, North Island Credit Union
Kathi Henry
City Representative
City Manager, City of El Cajon
Deborah Bailey
County Representative
Project Manager, Real Estate Services Division, County of San Diego
JoAnne Bushby
Member-at-Large
Executive Consultant, J&B Consulting
Sharon Dobbins
Member-at-Large
DIrector, Long-Range Planning, Cajon Valley Union School District
Debra Turner Emerson, MBA
Member-at-Large
Economic and Arts Development Chair
Alley Cat Art Walk Chair
Executive Director, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center
Claudia Goertz
Member-at-Large
Broker, C. Goertz & Associates, Realtor
Todd Keegan
Member-at-Large
Executive Director, East County Youth Symphony
Nancy J. Lewis
Member-at-Large
City of El Cajon Resident
Bobbi Pearson
Member-at-Large
Owner, Oak Tree Escrow
James Renner
Member-at-Large
President, Inland Pacific Commercial Properties
Martin Samo
Member-at-Large
Owner, Classic Sounds
Cheryl Williams
Member-at-Large
Lend A Hand Advisory Chair
City of El Cajon Resident
Cathy Zeman
Member-at-Large
Clean and Safe Advisory Chair
Owner, Zeman Mortgage; CEO/Owner Park Avenue Office Building
Edward Zouhar, OD
Member-at-Large
Optometrist, Retired
Corporate Advisor
Cole Davis
Marketing & Public Relations Consultant
Principal, G. Cole Davis & Associates
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Staff
, President & CEO
, Accounting and Human Resources Coordinator
, Economic Development Coordinator
, Community Development Coordinator
, Community Development Assistant
, Clean & Safe Manager
, Senior Manager of Resource Development
, Communications and Operations Manager
, Promotion and Event Manager
, Administrative Assistant
, Commercial Corridor Intern
Consultants
, Marketing and Public Relations Counsel
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