Welcome to the nationally recognized,
award winning Downtown El Cajon Ambassador Program
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Read about the Ambassadors in the San Diego Union-Tribune
The El Cajon CDC Receives a Big Gift
 In September of 2007, the El Cajon CDC made a plea for a new truck for the Ambassador program. The 1999 Toyota Tacoma the Ambassadors had been using was breaking down. The driver's side door and window began sticking. Bottom line, the truck was becoming unreliable for the important services the Downtown Ambassadors needed to provide.
Greg and Gary Kaminsky, owners of Toyota of El Cajon came to the rescue. With a history of supporting Downtown El Cajon through a presence at events like the Cajon Classic Cruise, Concerts on the Green, and A Toast to Music, Toyota of El Cajon was ready to take their support to the next level. Without question, Toyota donated the use of a brand new 2007 Toyota Tundra for three years.
"This truck will make a significant difference in our ability to serve the Downtown El Cajon community," said Andrea Simpkins, a Downtown El Cajon Ambassador.
 The 2007 Toyota Tundra received a newly redesigned vehicle wrap, printed and applied by Attention Getters Design and sponsored by Executive Health Consultants. The vibrant blue and yellow wrap is designed to be very visible and easily recognizable. And to keep the truck free of dents and dings, Full Metal Jacket of Mission Beach donated a spray-on bed liner.
Our deepest thanks to Toyota of El Cajon, Attention Getters Design, Executive Health Consultants, and Full Metal Jacket for making such a generous donation possible! The new Ambassador truck can be seen patrolling within the boundaries of Downtown El Cajon, so be sure to watch for it. Give a wave or say hello when you see one of our Ambassadors.
Click here to see news coverage of the truck presentation by Channel 10.
Downtown Ambassadors Provide Great Service!
Downtown Ambassadors are committed to providing service, guidance and an overall friendly atmosphere to increase safety and pride in Downtown El Cajon. Downtown Ambassadors act as goodwill ambassadors to visitors in the Downtown El Cajon area and are the eyes and ears on the street for the business community and the El Cajon Police Department.
The Clean & Safe Ambassador program was the recipient of the 2005 MetLife Foundation's Community-Police Partnership Award. Read more
Downtown Ambassador Responsibilities Are Extensive:
- Reporting new graffiti to the City of El Cajon’s Graffiti Abatement Program immediately as it is discovered
- Visiting and assisting Downtown El Cajon business and property owners on a regular basis
- Providing directions and information to visitors
- Preventing and discouraging sleeping and unwanted activity by the homeless and transient community
- Removing illegally dumped items from public and private property (with permission) as it occurs
- Picking up and disposing of litter from public property and rights of way daily (this volume of trash often exceeds 1,500 gallons each month)
- Recovering and returning abandoned shopping carts to local merchants.
Becoming a Downtown Ambassador
How El Cajon CDC Helps Keep Downtown Clean
 El Cajon CDC's "Clean Team" is a partnership of St. Madeleine Sophie's Crew to clean up Downtown. Crews respond to the needs of business owners by removing weeds, trash, cigarette butts and other foreign objects from the curbs, gutters, plazas and public property.
A-Force One Power Wash, the official Downtown El Cajon power washing service is making Downtown El Cajon shine. Crews remove trash by pressure washing sidewalks, buildings and awnings.
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How You Can Help
- Perform routine maintenance, painting and repairs.
- Quickly replace broken windows and maintain a clean and inviting display.
- Replace broken or burned out bulbs and add lighting to dimly lit areas.
- Keep bushes and landscaping trimmed to prevent loitering or sleeping.
- Get involved! Contact Ron Seguin, Clean & Safe Manager, for mote information at (619) 401-8858.
- Report emergencies and crimes to El Cajon Police Department: (619) 579-3311 / 911
- Report non-emergencies to Downtown Ambassadors: (619) 572-4090
- Report graffiti to the City of El Cajon Graffiti Hotline: (619) 441-5533
- Report abandoned shopping carts to California Shopping Cart Retrieval Co.: (800) 252-4613
- Report items in the public way to City of El Cajon Maintenance Division: (619) 441-1658
- Contact Waste Management for regular trash service and disposal: (619) 596-5198
- Report storm water concerns to City of El Cajon Storm Water Hotline: (619) 441-1653
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