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Serving the San Gabriel Valley Since 1966
August 02, 2017
El Monte Celebrates A Bright Future in the 2017 State of The City Address by Staff writer El Monte
Leaders from around the community gathered at the El Monte High School Auditorium on Friday to share, participate, and enjoy some of the most significant updates from the past year during the City of El Monte’s State of the City address. The State of the City address is an opportunity to increase transparency and help local leaders connect with constituents, network with local business, and tout their accomplishments to the region. Much like the president’s State of the Union address, the State of the City speeches celebrate the community, recognize areas for improvement, and set the policy agenda for the year ahead. By promoting efficiency and effectiveness and developing a sustainable economy that builds on the City of El Monte’s as-
“The City of El Monte is on the move and making progress towards a better future” Mayor Andre Quintero celebrating the City of El Monte at the 2017 State of the City address.
El Monte Rocks National Night Out by Staff Writer El Monte
In 1984 the introduction of National Night Out began an effort to promote neighborhood involvement in crime prevention activities. National Night Out is much more than a public relations campaign. It’s a chance to learn and communicate. It’s a chance to see the faces behind the shields and realize cops are humans too. Traditionally celebrated on the first Tuesday in August, National Night Out develops the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. It’s an opportunity to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are full of caring citizens who are organized and prepared fight back. On Wednesday night, The El Monte Police Department and the residents of El Monte joined forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out involves more than 9,700 communities from
all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases around the world. In all, an estimated 33 million people participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime.” This year, El Monte’s National Night Out Event was enjoyed by residents during the Rockin Wednesday’s Summer Concert of the year as two accomplished cover bands – Abbey Road and Satisfaction – provided the background soundtrack. Classic songs by classic bands to fill a classic night. National Night Out is a chance for residents to remember this is their home, where our children play, and where the courage to communicate is necessary to make our neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. For more information about El Monte’s National Night Out event, call City Hall at (626) 580-2001 or the El Monte Police Department at (626) 580-2100.
sets, the city shows promise as a key partner for economic development in the San Gabriel Valley. This year Mayor Andre Quintero focused on economic development and local economic conditions, the progress of capital projects, future and present plans in nine keys areas around the city including Flair Business Park, Downtown El Monte, and the East Valley Entryway Area. Mayor Quintero also spoke of city finances and plans to enhance the City’s quality of life and promoting public health and safety in the face of trying times and questionable state legislation. Considering what’s happened over the past few years, it makes sense that Mayor Quintero is looking to move forward on a number of projects and keep an eye on the City’s finances while continuing the excellent record of public services including from the police and fire departments. State of the City continued on page 8