About
We are a citizen-driven media platform that advocates for an open, transparent and accountable government in Poway. Our goal is to bring together a diverse representation of perspectives about the policies that shape life in the “City in the Country.” We strive to shed light on the issues that matter most through stories written by community members themselves.
WHAT WE CARE ABOUT
Open and transparent government
Accountability of elected officials
Inclusive, common-sense policies that move our communities forward
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
You can help support this citizen-driven initiative for open and transparent government in the following ways:
Write an opinion piece about an issue that impacts your community. To propose an essay, please fill out this form and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Sign up as a volunteer reporter and work on stories on issues that matter. If you’re interested, email editor@thepowegian.org and tell us why you are interested in helping.
Make a donation and help support this important initiative by clicking here.
Hiram Soto lives in Poway, CA
ABOUT HIRAM SOTO
Hiram Soto is a Poway business owner and advocate for government transparency and accountability. He has years of experience working to increase civic participation in San Diego County and California. He started his career as a reporter at the San Diego Union-Tribune covering immigration and Latino affairs. He has served in several leadership roles at nonprofits, marketing agencies and advocacy organizations. Soto is a board member of the Poway Historical Society. He was born in Mexico and lives in Poway, CA.