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Mayor
Cheryl Cox |
Chula Vista Mayor Cheryl Cox
Cheryl Cox was sworn in as Chula Vista’s 39th mayor on December 6, 2006. In her first year, Mayor Cox initiated an Independent Financial Review that identified the reasons behind the city’s fiscal problems and offered recommendations to ensure a sustainable approach to budgeting in future years. Today, the city is positively positioned for business investment and economic growth.
In a city with great opportunity, Mayor Cox is dedicated to helping the 556-acre Chula Vista Bayfront Master Plan reach its potential to provide the city with a world-class waterfront property. The plan is anticipated to receive final approval from the California Coastal Commission in Spring 2012, allowing for work to begin on the eco-approved development that features 300 acres of wildlife preservation and 130 acres of public open space.
Since 2007, Chula Vista’s bayfront has experienced major improvements to prepare the area for development. At Mayor Cox’s urging, the Port demolished vacant industrial buildings along H Street, west of Interstate 5. This project helped expose more of H Street’s view corridors from east to west. In fall 2009, SDG&E cleared the waterfront’s skyline of its electrical transmission towers. In February 2010, a significant land exchange agreement was reached to further the development vision of the master plan while protecting the bayfront’s wildlife preserve. More progress was made in December 2010 when the South Bay Power Plant was shut down. Plans are currently underway to demolish and remove the plant by summer 2013.
As a long-time Chula Vistan, Mayor Cox encourages progressive planning with an emphasis on sustainable development for the city’s center. In her first term, Mayor Cox endorsed the Urban Core Specific Plan, a zoning document that lays the foundation for revitalization and redevelopment in the northwest area of the city. Following City Council approval, the Plan, which promotes green building standards and provides for mixed-use development, a modern public transit system and walkable neighborhoods, was singled out for an award from the Urban Land Institute.
Prior to her election, Mayor Cox was a local teacher and school principal. She served six years on the Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Trustees. Mayor Cox maintains her educational roots by serving on the California Mayors Education Roundtable and is a strong advocate for attracting career training and higher education to Chula Vista.
Mayor Cox received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of San Diego, a Master’s of political science from San Diego State University, and a Doctorate in education from the University of Southern California.
Mayor Cox is the daughter of retired Navy officer John Willett, who is currently the Chair of for Otay Valley Regional Park advisory committee, wife of San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox, and mother of two adult daughters.
About the Office of the Mayor
The mayor performs all of the functions and exercises all of the powers and rights of a city council member. Mayoral duties include: serving as the City's official representative at political and ceremonial functions; interpreting policies and programs to city residents; signing legal documents; and delivering the annual State of the City address.
Contact Mayor Cox
Send an email to Cheryl Cox by using the City's web form
Chula Vista Mayor and Council Office
276 Fourth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619.691.5044
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