THE WOMEN’S HOUR with Patricia Law Wed 5pm

During the first half hour, Patricia is in conversation about Planned Parenthood and Your Rights. Also discussed is Proposition 50.

During the second half hour Patricia is in conversation with David Swarens about our unique neighborhoods, preservation, San Diego history and community development

Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest (PPAFPSW) works to protect reproductive rights and access to sexual health care across San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial Counties. The mission of PPAFPSW is to advance sexual and reproductive health and justice through non-partisan political action, advocacy, and education.

PPAFPSW has long served as a champion of sexual and reproductive health, rights and freedom across our three-county region. Partnering with other organizations, coalitions, movements and individuals, we have built a strong foundation on which to face this next moment in our history

For more information on the election, including how to check your voter registration, track your ballot, and find a polling place near you, visit planned.org/voting. To learn about additional ways to get involved, visit voteforchoice.org/getinvolve

More information on Politics, Sex & Cocktails, an event to benefit PPAFPSW’s vital advocacy work can be found a voteforchoice.org/politics
To join the Honorary Committee, information at voteforchoice.org/politics.

________MEET THE GUESTS:
– Neal – Neal Ortiguerra is the senior director of public affairs for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest, the second largest Planned Parenthood affiliate in the nation. Neal also oversees the advocacy and electoral campaigns of Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest.

– Natives of San Diego’s District 8, Neal and his spouse still live in the district and are raising their family there. Neal proudly serves his community through volunteer work as board president of ACLU Cal Action, board member of the ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties, board member of Engage San Diego Action Fund, and as a youth sports coach. He is an alum of UC Berkeley where he graduated with a degree in Public Health and a minor in Public Policy.

– Crissandra – Crissandra Flores is Manager of Events for Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest and Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest. A local San Diegan, it is an honor and privilege to support this work in her community and for her two young daughters.Duingthe fist

Second Half Hour Guest–David Swarens

– David Swarens has been around the Golden Hill planning process for a number of years, becoming active in the GGHPC after he and his late partner moved to the South Park neighborhood in 2009.

He had served as Chair of the planning group for three terms before terming out, and currently serves in that capacity once again.

– During that period the community updated the GH Community Plan and implemented the South Park Historic District, and has been involved in community and economic development, and particularly historic preservation.

– Working with SOHO he was part of the team which negociated successful agrements with the Hotel Del Coronado and the Padre’s Petco Park.

– David served on the Enterprise Community Governance Board, and the Sherman Heights Revitaization team, and currently works with Preserve Greater Golden Hill, including on their canyon team.

– Previously lived in Sherman Heights for almost three decades, where he was one of the founders of the Sherman Heights Community Center, as well as the historic district.

– He also has served on the planning groups for Southeastern San Diego and Old Town and was active in community plan updates for both of those areas.

– A vetrano who remains active in his neighborhood, as well as community issues citywide.