Getting Results for our Neighborhoods

• Successfully advocated for a change in City Policy to underground high voltage power lines in the community.
• Guided support to repave streets curb-to-curb following water/sewer construction projects.
• Planted more than 300 trees throughout the District.
• Installed over 200 mid-block lights in neighborhoods.
• Secured funding for Citizen ’s Patrol and Safe Streets Now! to help make our communities safer.

“As a resident of this District, I get a great deal of satisfaction volunteering and working with community members to continue to make a difference and improve the quality of life for everyone.”
Toni Atkins

Committed to our Children

• Successfully worked to build the new North Park Elementary School.
• Expanded John Adams Elementary School in Normal Heights.
• Supported to expand the 6-to-6 After School Program in elementary and middle schools.
• Worked with Garfield Task Force to upgrade and re-open Garfield Elementary School.
• Visited all the public schools to assess needs in the communities of the District.

Working within the Community

• As a Senior Aide to Councilmember Christine Kehoe,Toni is working in the neighborhoods and community everyday.
• Toni ’s commitment to the community has earned her several awards,such as: Outstanding Support for Non-Profits in Affordable Housing, Woman of the Year by San Diego Pride and the Doug Scott Award for Political Action by the San Diego Democratic Club.
• Toni is a volunteer at ElderHelp and for the San Diego and Hillcrest/North Park Citizens Patrol.

"I believe that we must do everything in our power to ensure that our children are safe and have every opportunity to become hatever they dream."
Toni Atkins

Fighting Crime and Making our Communities Safe

• Established the police storefront in North Park.
• Worked to reduce prostitution on El Cajon Boulevard.
• Pushed the funding for the Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T) and supported the Psychological Emergency Response Team (P.E.R.T.) to make police efforts more successful.
• Assisted in securing additional funding for Firefighters and public safety programs.
• Put more police officers in more neighborhoods.
• Succeeded in getting cars for the Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P).

"I have been a homeowner and North Park resident for over 14 years, and I ’ve seen the positive results of community and police working together to reduce crime. Keeping our communities safe is such a priority. I will continue to ensure our police officers and firefighters will have every resource necessary to protect ourneighborhoods."
Toni Atkins