"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
Kirk Gentry
Chairman of the Board
Vice President / Branch Manager, North Island Credit Union
John McTighe
Vice Chairman
Principal, McTighe Associates
Debra Turner-Emerson
Secretary
Economic Development Chair
Executive Director, St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
Victor Mosso
Chief Financial Officer
CFO, CPA Motoworld
Claire Carpenter
Design Review Chair
President & CEO, El Cajon CDC
David Cooksy
City Representative
Director of Redevelopment and Housing, City of El Cajon
Deborah Bailey
County Representative
Project Manager, Real Estate Services Division, County of San Diego
Sherry Casper
Member-at-Large
Promotion Chair
Housing Consultant
Kay LeMenager
Member-at-Large
Real Estate Development Chair
Broker Associate of Coldwell Banker
Nina Frontz
Member-at-Large
Senior Vice President, 1st Pacific Bank
Edward Zouhar, OD
Member-at-Large
Retired Optometrist
Claudia Goertz
Member-at-Large
Broker, C. Goertz & Associates, Realtor
Todd Keegan
Member-at-Large
East County Youth Symphony
Bobbi Pearson
Member-at-Large
Owner, Oak Tree Escrow
Daryl Priest
Member-at-Large
President, Priest Development Corporation
James Renner
Member-at-Large
President, Inland Pacific Commercial Properties
Victor Zeman
Member-at-Large
Owner, Zeman Mortgage, CEO/Owner Park Avenue Office Building
Sharon Dobbins
Member-at-Large
Cajon Valley Union School District
Eric Craig
Member-at-Large
Planner, City of El Cajon
Nancy Lewis
Member-at-Large
City of El Cajon Resident
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
, Accounting and Human Resources Associate
, Director of Resource Development
, Economic Development Coordinator
, Promotions Coordinator
, Community Development Coordinator
, Community Development Assistant
, Community Development Assistant
, Clean & Safe Manager
, Resource Development Associate
, Resource Development Associate
, Communications and Operations Manager
, Special Events Associate
, Receptionist and Administrative Associate
, Housing Coordinator
Consultants
, Marketing and Public Relations Counsel
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