Candidate for
Council Member; City of El Cajon

Jillian Hanson-Cox is a "home-grown" community advocate. She is one of the few true and honest government assets whose actions speak volumes about her dedication to her hometown of El Cajon. She has proven these past four years on the City Council that she "walks the talk" with her burning desire to make El Cajon a great city in which to live, work, and play. Though faced with challenges, she sees obstacles as opportunities to make a difference.

At age 25, Jillian displayed her entrepreneurial skills when she started her first enterprise.

Today, as a Controller of an international multi-million dollar manufacturing company, she knows the challenges of day-to-day business operations.

As a manager of commercial property, she gained invaluable insight into the problems facing property owners.

Her business success helped forge her commitment to a pro-business environment, to provide jobs, recreation, and affordable housing.

She is steadfastly devoted to ensuring that police and firefighters have the tools and funding to protect El Cajon's families and neighborhoods.

This experience, combined with serving her hometown of El Cajon as a City Councilmember, has strengthened her skills as a leader, organizer, team builder, and committed member of our community.

Jillian has built a great reputation because "she gets the job done."

Her deceased father, Jack Hanson, was a small business owner, as well as an El Cajon City Council Member for 14 years. Jillian's objective is to continue the Hanson legacy of committed, selfless service as a member of the El Cajon City Council.

Some of her recent achievements and awards include:

• 2007 El Cajon Citizen of the Year, presented in 2008 by the Chamber of Commmerce for her sacrifice and dedication to her community for year 2007.

• 2008 Distinguished Service Award, presented by Kiwanis Cal-Nev Foundation in recognition for her service rendered in the community.

• 2008 Healthcare Heroes Award, presented by Grossmont Healthcare District for her volunteerism dedicated to health and welfare of seniors and families.

• 2007 Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, presented by Lions Club International Foundation in recognition for her humanitarian ideas and service to her club and the community she serves.

• 2007 Dedicated Humanitarian Service Award, presented by the City of Hope.

• 2007 and 2008 President of the Mother Goose Parade Association - rejuvenating to brand and attract tourism, economics/investors to our area, and create family unity/bonding.

• 2nd Vice President (San Diego County), League of California Cities - advocates interest of CA cities to the State Government and beyond.

• Board of Director - San Diego East County Economic Development Council - organization of leaders committed to a healthy, vital economic climate and quality of life in the East County region.

• Board Member, San Diego Associations of Governments(SANDAG)Public Safety Committee (alt) - discuss policy-level matters related to public safety, and promote public safety and justice through collaboration, information sharing, effective technology, and objective monitoring and assessment.

• Board Member, San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) (alt) - forum for regional decision-making that builds consensus, makes strategic plans, obtains and allocates resources, plans, engineers, and builds public transportation, and a broad range of topics pertinent to the region's quality of life.

• Board Member, Stoney's Kids
• Board Member, Miss El Cajon Scholarship Association
• Board Member, Metropolitan Transit Services (alt)
• Founder, "Seniors on the Move" - a group of seniors that discusses issues and solutions pertaining to seniors.
• Founder, "San Diego MEGA Star" singing talent competition
• Founder, "Jillian and Associates" scholarship program
• Member, San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce
• Member, East County Visitors Information Center
• Member, National Association of Female Executives
• Member, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• Member, Heartland Lions Club
• Member, El Cajon Rotary Club

• Worked with Dianne Jacob and others in establishing an East County Gang Task Force.
• Worked with City Manager and former El Cajon Police Chief in securing one ECPO participant in the East County Gang Task Force so it would increase our gang officer count in El Cajon when needed, and fight gang activity in East County altogether.
• Gives speeches and PowerPoint presentations to youth organizations on "Say No to Gangs."
• Worked with former El Cajon Police Chief in renewing the Neighborhood Watch Program in El Cajon.
• Worked with local animal hospital to ensure that all EC K-9's have bulletproof vests.
• Worked with Dianne Jacob and other organizations to develop a "Little Padres Park" in El Cajon for young girls to play softball.
• Oversaw two horse evacuation camps in El Cajon during the fires that became over extended; then worked with volunteers and the County Airport to develop one large horse camp to combine both and allow owners to stay with their horses. Was complimented by the Governor's office, when his representatives stopped by to review the operation, that the Horse Camp was one of the best organized.