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Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Recent City Council appointments reignite debate over special elections

Patrick Doyle February 26, 2023
A recent series of City Council appointments in North County is frustrating some residents who want to directly vote for their representatives. Encinitas, Carlsbad and Escondido have all filled vacant council seats this year through appointment.
Carolyn Luna, who served on Carlsbad’s Planning Commission, was appointed to fill the vacant District 2 City Council seat on Wednesday, Feb. 15. (Carlsbad city photo)

Carlsbad City Council picks planning commissioner for seat

North Coast Current February 16, 2023
Carolyn Luna, who served on Carlsbad’s Planning Commission for six years, was named District 2 City Council member on Feb. 15.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

In split vote, Encinitas City Council opts to appoint successor for District 1 seat

North Coast Current December 16, 2022
The Encinitas City Council voted Dec. 14 to appoint a new member to fill the District 1 seat vacated by Tony Kranz after his recent election to mayor.
Encinitas City Hall. (NCC file photo)

Encinitas City Council members emphasize unity after inauguration

North Coast Current December 16, 2022
Housing, infrastructure, the environment and unity were common themes among three incoming Encinitas City Council members who were sworn in Dec. 13 after a contentious election season in November.
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Kranz holds lead for Encinitas mayor; District 3 close; cannabis tax winning

North Coast Current November 9, 2022
Encinitas Councilman Tony Kranz appeared headed toward a mayoral victory after voting wrapped up for the midterms on Tuesday, Nov. 8, but at least one City Council seat was in close contention, according to early results.
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Early vote tally: Carlsbad pool measure iffy; Blackburn ahead for mayor

North Coast Current November 9, 2022
Carlsbad’s Measure J — which sought voter approval of a million-dollar increase for the updating of a city pool — was running just about 50/50 based on early results from the Nov. 8 elections.
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

From ‘rough-and-tumble’ to the ‘gnarliest’ — Encinitas mayoral hopefuls, observers note vitriolic turn

Stephen Wyer November 3, 2022
A growing number of electoral candidates and activists in Encinitas are expressing concern over what’s being described as an unusually vitriolic and hostile political climate heading into next week’s midterm election.
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Housing to wildfire risks — Encinitas council candidates share top issues

Samantha Cox November 3, 2022
On Nov. 8, Encinitas residents will weight two candidates in District 3 and four candidates in District 4 for the City Council. What are the candidates’ most important issues for their districts and the city at large?
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Carlsbad candidates list public safety, city character as key issues

Samantha Cox November 3, 2022
On Nov. 8, Carlsbad will elect a new mayor, two City Council members, a city treasurer and a clerk.
Election Day. (Photo by Element5 Digital, Unsplash)

Homelessness, housing, safety among issues for Oceanside council hopefuls

Samantha Cox November 2, 2022
What do this year’s Oceanside City Council candidates consider to be the single most important issue facing their respective districts? And, as a whole, what’s the single most important issue for the city at large?

Letter: San Diego County Gun Owners election endorsements

October 19, 2022
It is crucial that voters elect solidly pro-Second Amendment candidates who will speak out and defend the fundamental right to self defense for law-abiding citizens, oppose an extremist anti-gun agenda, and stand strong in support of our civil rights.
The San Dieguito Union High School District offices in Encinitas. (Google Street View photo)

Education Matters: The deafening sound of crickets

Marsha Sutton August 12, 2022
It’s not easy for the public to understand what’s really going on with the the San Dieguito Union High School District redistricting map when the major players won’t talk about it. All we have to go on are a few facts, as minimal as they may be, and educated speculation.
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