Home       Biography       Priorities       Endorsements       Volunteer       Contribute       Photos George Gastil's Priorities for Lemon Grove Gastil speaks out on the City Council pay raise: "Last year the City Council voted for a 40% pay raise for themselves, to take effect after the election. If I am elected, I will vote to cancel the pay raise until our state budget situation improves. Everybody has to give up something in these hard times. Council Members should lead by example." For more information about the pay raise, read this Union Tribune article. Listen to our Residents More public discussion about redevelopment Establish neighborhood councils Promote Safe Neighborhoods Fire and police protection is our top priority Fix our streets and provide more safe places to walk Provide more recreational activities for our young people Promote community policing, with residents and officers working together to prevent crime. Plan for our City's Future Collaborate more effectively with schools, county agencies and neighboring cities Encourage high quality housing near public transportation Promote economic development Promote green technology and energy efficiency Build a Stronger Community Protect our historic heritage and pass on traditions to our young people Celebrate the many cultures of Lemon Grove Promote more activities that could bring us together, such as community gardens Contact George Gastil georgegastil@gmail.com       (619) 465-9176       2295 McKnight Dr, Lemon Grove, CA 91945