Community Development

The Community Development Department strives to create an environment that retains, grows and attracts businesses and residents. This effort strengthens and revitalizes our neighborhoods by transforming the physical, social, and economic environment of our community. We are able to achieve these goals through innovation, diversity, community engagement and participation, and collaboration.

The Community Development Department consists of four divisions: 

 

The City is exploring transforming the former courthouse into a Community Resiliency Center to support residents during emergencies and year-round programs.

La Ciudad está explorando transformar el antiguo edificio judicial en un Centro Comunitario de Resilencia para apoyar a los residentes durante emergencias y con programas durante todo el año.

Survey link: https://forms.gle/NrV9SspMb2sYAZYe6

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Announcements:

FY 26-27 AAP Notice (English)(PDF, 112KB)

FY 26-27 AAP Notice (Spanish)(PDF, 100KB)

FY 26-27 Annual Action Plan(PDF, 581KB)

 

   

Community Development Administration Directory

Gabriel Perez
Community Development Director
323 563-9566
gperez@sogate.org

Jay Gray
Management Analyst
323 357-5824
jgray@sogate.org

Sandra Varela
Special Projects Coordinator
323 563-9563
svarela@sogate.org

Javier Barraza
Special Projects Coordinator
323 357-5823
jbarraza@sogate.org