Hubbard, Mosca ahead in Encinitas city races; Blakespear has wide margin for mayor
North Coast Current
November 7, 2018
Jody Hubbard and Joe Mosca are leading their races for the first two by-district seats on the Encinitas City Council, according to county election results.
Carlsbad council hopefuls weigh impact of district-based voting
Joel Vaughn
November 5, 2018
The cities of Carlsbad and Encinitas are experiencing the effects of district city council elections for the first time. This is particularly significant in Districts 1 and 3 of Carlsbad since all six candidates would be new faces on the City Council.
Encinitas council, high school board brace for first district votes
Joel Vaughn
August 23, 2018
As two Encinitas governing bodies prepare to hold their first elections by district this November, candidates and other officials are weighing the issue of respecting defined community interests versus the broader regions they represent.
ENCINITAS: Mayor’s State of the City speech March 27
February 9, 2018
ENCINITAS — City officials and the Encinitas Chamber of Commerce invite residents to join them for the State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 27, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Encinitas Community Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive. After networking and hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, Mayor...
Reluctance, questions shadow Encinitas council vote to approve districts
Roman S. Koenig
November 20, 2017
A division of Encinitas into electoral districts led to a divided vote among the City Council on Nov. 15 in favor of moving forward with the plan.
Encinitas residents can get info on City Council districts Oct. 7
North Coast Current
October 6, 2017
Encinitas residents can gain more information about the city’s plans to split council elections into districts at a workshop scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 7 at Cardiff Elementary School.
Encinitas opting for an electoral divide
Lauren J. Mapp
August 31, 2017
Following the receipt of a demand letter from Malibu law firm Shenkman & Hughes, the Encinitas City Council decided unanimously Aug. 30 to move forward with developing a districting process for the City Council election system.
Greg Joumas: Ad exec known for Jack in the Box campaign
June 15, 2017
Advertising executive and Olivenhain resident Greg Joumas, known for enhancing the development of the “Jack” character in TV commercials for the Jack in the Box restaurant chain, has died. He was 54.
Repairs continue on rain-damaged roads in Encinitas
North Coast Current
March 2, 2017
Encinitas commutes are slowly getting back to normal as the city repairs roads damaged by nearly 3 inches of rain Feb. 26-27.
EDITORIAL: Muir on the right side of Encinitas council vote
North Coast Current
January 12, 2017
What qualifies someone to be appointed to the Encinitas City Council? Two or three years living in the city with little public footprint outside a brief stint on the Parks and Recreation Commission. The one sitting council member to question this? Mark Muir.
Encinitas leaders set priorities for 2017
Mike Peterson
January 6, 2017
In the wake of November’s election results, Encinitas has sworn in an entire City Council sans one seat.
EDITORIAL: Community character, experience lead endorsement picks
North Coast Current
November 6, 2016
The North Coast Current’s editorial leadership suggests the following candidates for several Nov. 8 races affecting the city of Encinitas. The nature of this year’s local campaign reflects some of what we’ve seen nationally, with preferred candidates taking positions on issues that are at odds with other aspects that make those candidates appealing.
