Month: June 2017

    A beautiful moment of clarity: City Heights Prep Charter

    June 16, 2017 by Omar Passons in

    Today I visited City Heights Prep, a high school in the City Heights community of San Diego, one of the most diverse communities in the region.  I spoke to a Student Government Club about politics, foster care, Trump, and getting involved.  It was so rewarding and fulfilling that I wanted to write about it. And it was a good reminder of why I am so committed to running a successful campaign to be the next member of the Board of Supervisors. Here’s what happened. Read More

    Toward meaningfully protecting our environment

    Toward meaningfully protecting our environment

    June 6, 2017 by Omar Passons in

    Over the weekend I had the opportunity to go on a hike sponsored by San Diego Canyonlands with fellow members of San Diego Democrats for Environmental Action. We didn’t have to drive out to the back country or even to Mission Trails Regional Park. In fact, I was able to hop on my bike for the ride from North Park to Oak Park to enjoy an urban hike in a beautiful stretch of canyon. As I walked and chatted and reconnected with an old community friend, I thought about the County’s role in meaningfully protecting our environment. Read More