"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 of the Board
Kay LeMenager
Vice Chair
Real Estate Development Chair
JoAnne Bushby
Secretary
Real Estate Development Vice Chair
Nina Frontz
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Committee Chair
Kirk Gentry
Past Chairman of the Board
Deborah Bailey
County Representative
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Wells
City Representative
Members-at-Large:
Frank Boss, Jr.
Sharon Dobbins
Michael Hood
Kathy Hughes
Nancy J. Lewis
Merchant Promotion Co-chair
Wendy Morris
Bobbi Pearson
Resource Development Chair
Martin Samo
Vicki Whitmire
Community Development Chair
Cathy Zeman
Clean & Safe Advisory Chair
Edward Zouhar
Economic and Arts
Development Co-chair
Corporate Advisor
Cole Davis
Marketing and Public Relations Consultant
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Staff
, President and Chief Executive Officer
, Accounting and Human Resources Manager
, Economic Development Coordinator
, Community Development Coordinator
, Community Development Associate
, Urban Improvement Manager
, Urban Improvement Manager
, Promotion and Events Manager
, Development
, Resource Development Associate
, Administrative Assistant
, Neighborhood Resource Assistant
, Community Outreach Assistant
, Marketing and Special Events Intern
, Accounting Intern
Consultants
, Marketing and Public Relations Counsel
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