9/17 Politics in Paradise
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Thursday Sep 17, 2026
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM PDT
Thursday, September 17, 2026
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Tacos, wine, beer, sodas, and horchata!
| Amanda-Dawn Natalia | La Mesa City Councilmember |
| Andrea Beth Damsky | Helix Water District Div. 2 |
| Bill Woods | Padre Dam Water - Div. 1 |
| Bond Measure G | Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District |
| Edward A Woodruff | San Miguel Consolidated Fire District |
| Gary Woods | Grossmont Union High School District Trustee Area 3 |
| Jenee Litrell | Grossmont Union High School District Trustee Area 3 |
| Kathleen Hedberg | Helix Water District Div. 4 |
| Krystle Johnson | Lemon Grove Councilmember |
| Lawrence Powers | Mt Helix Water Board Div 2 |
| Lily Shworm | Cajon Valley School District Trustee Area 3 |
| Michael Bucy | Cajon Valley School District Trustee Area 3 |
| Minola Clark Manson | Lemon Grove Councilmember |
| Osama Bayati | El Cajon City Council District 1 |
| Shirley Nakawatase | SD County Treasurer |
Location
The Water Conservation Garden
Cuyamaca College
12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. W
El Cajon, CA 92019
Parking in Lot 4 is complimentary
Fees/Admission
Single Attendee Ticket: $40 Member | $45 Non-Member | Door: $45
Participant Fee: $50 | CANDIDATE FORM
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Platinum Sponsor: $2,500 Member | $3,000 Non-Member
Gold Sponsor: $1,500 Member | $2,000 Non-Member
Silver Sponsor: $1,000 Member | $1,500 Non-Member
Bronze Sponsor: $500 Member | $1,000 Non-Member
Taco Truck & Beverage Underwriter: $800 Member | $1,250 Non-Member
Supporting Sponsor: $250 Member | $500 Non-Member
Contact Information
Stephanie Deppensmith | Events and Programs
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Description
CANDIDATE FORM
Are you involved in politics? Then this event is for you!
The San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in the upcoming Politics in Paradise event on Thursday, September 17, 2026. This biennial event will take place at the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College from 5:30pm-8:30pm. The evening provides an opportunity to share your platform and discuss topics with both Chamber members and non-members alike. You will be able to promote your office or candidacy, solicit fund-raising, give a one-minute speech, and invite attendees to engage one-on-one Q&A throughout the event. As the respected voice of and advocate for improving business opportunities, public policy and business education throughout San Diego County; the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce looks forward to your participation. Please complete and return the attached form, or click 'register'.
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