It is an association of Neighborhood, Business, Athletic, Recreational and Faith-based leaders, brought together to help advise the District 8 Council office of important community needs, and allow communications of important issues affecting the community back to all District 8 residences and businesses. The D8CRT was organized under Councilman Dave Cortese’s leadership in March 2006 as an independent body with its own By-Laws, Steering Committee and Membership. Its members comprise of individuals and group association representatives active in the District 8 community.