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the "David Gafin Downey Chamber of Commerce" in honor of former Mayor/Council Membe
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Consistent with the past practice of naming City Facilities for past Council Members who have
made considerable impacts to the community by length of service, commitment to the
community, and otherwise positively impacted the community, the Downey City Council is asked
to consider this request. Most recently in April 2015 the Banquet Room at the Rio Hondo Golf
Course was renamed the "Winningham Banquet Room" in honor of former Mayor/Council
Member, Robert C. Winningham.
David Gafin served on the Downey City Council from December 2004 to December 2012. As 2
member of the City Council, David Gafin was instrumental in many key actions that benefiteri
the community, including the creation of the Rio San Gabriel Dog Park, and bringing Porto'o
Bakery and a Farmer's Market to Downtown Downey.
David Gafin was also actively involved in the community. He volunteered extensively with the
Downey Chamber of Commerce, as a board member, president, and lifetime ambassador. He
was also a past president of Gangs Out of Downey and a two-time past president of Downey
Los Amigos Kiwanis. Further, David Gafin was a big supporter of the Downey Rose Float
Association and Downey Theatre.
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Quality of Life, Infrastructure & Parks
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate impact to the general fund. There will be some expenses to prepare
proper signage, plaque and any related ceremony in honoring former Mayor/Council Member
Gafin.