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There are 7 candidates for the OB Community Foundation Board of Directors. OB community members who want to vote should become a member of the OB Community Foundation (no-cost memberships are available); more info at https://obcommunityfoundation.org/membership. Voting will be open through April 27.
Here are the candidates and their statements (in the order sent to the Rag).
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Chaz on Why Isn’t the H Barracks Lot in Point Loma Open All Day?: “A common myth is that the Coastal Commission required the daylight only hours. Not true. The city’s submitted application showed…” Mar 28, 14:00
Honey B on The OB Free Market – Community-Driven Free Pop-up Store — Opens Sunday, March 29: “Excellent article about a groundbreaking mindset and event! We truly do “vote with our dollars” and putting unity consciousness into…” Mar 28, 13:09
Dusty Dander on Is Ocean Beach Really Getting This Bad?: “O.b is not some special utopia. It is attached to the whole west coast.” Mar 28, 12:28
Mercy Hahne on ‘Walmart Depot’ Being Considered for Former RiteAid Property in Ocean Beach: “I second that.” Mar 28, 10:03
Frank Gormlie on No Kings Protests at 22 Sites in San Diego County March 28th — Updated List: “It’s at Waterfront Park at the County Admin building.” Mar 28, 08:01
lee on Why Isn’t the H Barracks Lot in Point Loma Open All Day?: “I really don’t understand why both homeless shelters and safe parking lots aren’t open 24 hours a day. How are…” Mar 27, 22:19
Willie on No Kings Protests at 22 Sites in San Diego County March 28th — Updated List: “Protest at civic center downtown San Diego? Sat 3/28/2028” Mar 27, 22:08 lee on Rag Writers Take Aim at New and Old Trash Cans: “My “old” recycling bin is only a couple of years old and in great shape. I intend to keep it…” Mar 27, 21:53
Chris on Is Ocean Beach Really Getting This Bad?: “While I’ve never lived in OB proper, I’ve lived in SD since ’86 and have hung out in OB a…” Mar 27, 19:30
unwashedwalmartThonG on Is Ocean Beach Really Getting This Bad?: “I visited Azucar last Monday. I ordered The Havana sandwich. Sun was out. Jets blasted by every several minutes. A…” Mar 27, 19:02
La Playa Heritage on Why Isn’t the H Barracks Lot in Point Loma Open All Day?: “All that is required to open H Barracks all day is an amended Coastal Development Permit (CDP) approved by the…” Mar 27, 17:38
Mateo on Rag Writers Take Aim at New and Old Trash Cans: “We have NEVER received our RIFD trash cans. Tenants have repeatedly contacted Environmental Services since they incompetently only delivered one…” Mar 27, 17:17 La Playa Heritage on The Future of Balboa Park: A Community Conversation — Sat., March 28th: “Sounds like a wonderful leadership team. City Council District 2 Candidate Mandy Havlik and I have a funding solution for…” Mar 27, 16:29
Judy Swink on 75-Year-Old Mission Bay Restaurant Could Be Forced Out by City’s Redevelopment Plan: “Chaz, I agree with your comments re the Embarcadero redevelopment process but, to be clear, the actual Anthony’s restaurant had…” Mar 27, 16:26
Marc Snelling on Is Ocean Beach Really Getting This Bad?: “92 was my first visit. Moved to OB in 97, and to Canada in 2012. Have visited once or more…” Mar 27, 15:54
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I think it’s important for the community to know that the Ocean Beach Community Foundation (OBCF) was formerly the Ocean Beach Town Council, which operated as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit.
Today, OBCF is a 501(c)(3), and this represents a meaningful legal and operational shift.
As a 501(c)(4), the former Town Council was able to engage in broader advocacy, including speaking out on policy and legislation affecting the community.
Now, as a 501(c)(3), the Foundation is limited in the amount of lobbying it can do and is prohibited from political campaigning or endorsing candidates. In return, it can receive tax-deductible donations, and its primary focus must remain charitable, educational, and community-building activities.
The Ocean Beach Community Foundation has done a truly outstanding job this past year organizing events that bring our community together. These events — not political advocacy — are now the Foundation’s primary focus, in keeping with its 501(c)(3) mission.
For residents who care deeply about local advocacy and legislative action, it’s important to understand that OBCF’s role has changed, and separate efforts may be needed to carry that work forward.
Thank you to the Foundation leadership and volunteers for their hard work in keeping the spirit of Ocean Beach alive through these wonderful community events. I know it’s been very challenging.