Crystal Ruiz

This is the official LinkedIn page of SANDAG, the San Diego Association of Governments. At SANDAG, we plan the future of the San Diego region, build projects, preserve the environment, provide local resources, and manage the TransNet program. Our work is informed by data and public input. We work collaboratively with local governments, community partners, neighboring regions, and state and federal agencies to deliver long-lasting solutions to the regions challenges. SANDAG is governed by a Board of Directors made up of elected representatives from each of our local city councils and County Board of Supervisors. The Board determines where the agency focuses its efforts and how we invest the $1 billion annual budget across all our projects, programs, initiatives, services, and operations throughout the region. The Board also includes advisory members from local transit districts, the military, neighboring tribal governments, Mexico, and partner agencies. As the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Transportation Planning Agency for the San Diego region, we are responsible for developing long-term plans for how people and goods will move around the region. We also serve the region through several other designations including the Council of Governments, San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission and TransNet sales tax authority, forum for regional housing needs, ARJIS administrator and criminal justice clearinghouse, and census agency. Learn more about our work at SANDAG.org.

VISION To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's Cities MISSION STATEMENT To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians WE BELIEVE: Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems. In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility. The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust. Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy. The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness. Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying . Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership, and effective and efficient City operations.

This is the official LinkedIn page of SANDAG, the San Diego Association of Governments. At SANDAG, we plan the future of the San Diego region, build projects, preserve the environment, provide local resources, and manage the TransNet program. Our work is informed by data and public input. We work collaboratively with local governments, community partners, neighboring regions, and state and federal agencies to deliver long-lasting solutions to the regions challenges. SANDAG is governed by a Board of Directors made up of elected representatives from each of our local city councils and County Board of Supervisors. The Board determines where the agency focuses its efforts and how we invest the $1 billion annual budget across all our projects, programs, initiatives, services, and operations throughout the region. The Board also includes advisory members from local transit districts, the military, neighboring tribal governments, Mexico, and partner agencies. As the Metropolitan Planning Organization and Regional Transportation Planning Agency for the San Diego region, we are responsible for developing long-term plans for how people and goods will move around the region. We also serve the region through several other designations including the Council of Governments, San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission and TransNet sales tax authority, forum for regional housing needs, ARJIS administrator and criminal justice clearinghouse, and census agency. Learn more about our work at SANDAG.org.

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) is the nation's largest metropolitan planning organization, representing six counties, 191 cities and more than 18 million residents. SCAG undertakes a variety of planning and policy initiatives to encourage a more sustainable Southern California now and in the future. SCAG Vision Statement Southern California's Catalyst for a Brighter Future. SCAG Mission Statement To foster innovative regional solutions that improve the lives of Southern Californians through inclusive collaboration, visionary planning, regional advocacy, information sharing, and promoting best practices.

The purpose of WRCOG is to unify Western Riverside County so that it can speak with a collective voice on important issues that affect its members. Representatives from 18 cities, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, and the Eastern and Western Municipal Water Districts have seats on the WRCOG Executive Committee, the group that sets policy for the organization. The Riverside County Superintendent of Schools and the Morongo Band of Mission Indians are currently ex-officio members of the Executive Committee. Together, as a joint powers agency, they take up regional matters critical to our future, from air quality to solid waste and from transportation to the environment.

VISION To be recognized and respected as the leading advocate for the common interests of California's Cities MISSION STATEMENT To expand and protect local control for cities through education and advocacy to enhance the quality of life for all Californians WE BELIEVE: Local self-governance is the cornerstone of democracy. Our strength lies in the unity of our diverse communities of interest. In the involvement of all stakeholders in establishing goals and in solving problems. In conducting the business of government with transparency, openness, respect, and civility. The spirit of honest public service is what builds communities. Open decision-making that is of the highest ethical standards honors the public trust. Cities are vital to the strength of the California economy. The vitality of cities is dependent upon their fiscal stability and local autonomy. The active participation of all city officials increases the League's effectiveness. Partnerships and collaborations are essential elements of focused advocacy and lobbying . Ethical and well-informed city officials are essential for responsive, visionary leadership, and effective and efficient City operations.