Steve Goble
 for City Council 2024

I ran for El Cajon City Council in 2016 with the simple motive of making our City a better place. 

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Since then, I've made it my mission to always think, "What would the public say about this issue?" 

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I've enjoyed ensuring public safety remains the first priority of local government.  I've enjoyed tackling the issue of homelessness, both helping to build new emergency sleeping cabins for those truly seeking to get off the streets while making sure we stay tough on those who turn down shelter, create encampments, and leave debris for our City workers to pick up.

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And I've enjoyed making friendships with other community and elected leaders to find common sense solutions to everyday problems. 

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There's a saying in business, "People like to do business with people they Know, Like, and Trust."  I think it's the same way in public service.  And so, I strive to be someone who residents can get to know by being visible in the community.  I strive to be someone they can like because I'm approachable, respectful, and responsive.  Finally, I strive to be someone they can trust to make the common sense decision after listening to all sides. 

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All that to say, I'd like to keep serving the people of El Cajon.  Thank you for your support in helping me accomplish the original goal of making our City a better place.

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Since 2016, Steve has proven to be a voice of common sense in government. 

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But Steve isn't just a voice of reason; he's also a worker for change.

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Since last being re-elected in 2020, here are some of the initiatives Steve sponsored and the results for the community.

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Emergency Sleeping Cabins (Tiny Homes) - Steve volunteered over 120 hours over 30 workdays in helping build 7 Emergency Sleeping Cabins on the property of Meridian Baptist Church in El Cajon.  RESULTS:  In the first 9 months of operation, 19 women were housed with 13 going on to more permanent housing.

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"Dollar Days" recreation classes - To encourage re-socialization, for just $1 to $5, residents could take any recreation class.  RESULTS:  +500 new participants and 309 children learning to swim for the 1st time!  This program was recognized by the County for its success.   Received the "Champion of the Community" Award from the California Park & Recreation Society.

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"FoodieFest" - To help restaurants let people know they were still open after the pandemic, Steve authored "FoodieFest", an event where people could sample a multitude of tasty treats from participating restaurants.  RESULTS:  40 restaurants and over 2,000 residents participated.  The event is now in its third year as part of America on Main Street.

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In addition to authoring successful programs in the community, the following organizations have awarded or recognized Steve for service to the community:

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"Champion for Seniors" - St Paul's Senior Services and San Diego Senior Alliance

"Public Service Person of the Year" - East County Chamber of Commerce

"Champion of the Community" - California Park & Recreation Society

Emergency Sleeping Cabins Volunteer Award - Amikas

"Gold Star Winner - Best Elected Official" - East County Californian Readers' Poll

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Steve also represents the City's residents on the following organizations/agencies:

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San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) - Board of Directors, since 2016

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) - Vice Chairman, member of the Board of Directors since 2016

East County Advanced Water Purification Project - Past Chair and Current Vice Chair of Board of Directors since 2019

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