Mayor’s Minute: Encinitas voters will decide on newest housing plan
I have great news to share this week. Encinitas residents will get to vote on the latest version of a housing plan in this November’s...
Catherine S. Blakespear
Mayor’s Minute: Accommodating more housing is tricky work
In the last month, we received news about the amount of housing the state is proposing for San Diego County in the next eight-year housing...
Mayor’s Minute: Accommodating more housing is tricky work
In the last month, we received news about the amount of housing the state is proposing for San Diego County in the next eight-year housing...
Mayor’s Minute: New accessory unit policy aims to increase ‘granny flats’
Good news! I’m excited to tell you about changes to the city’s accessory dwelling unit policy to make creation and permitting of “granny flats” easier....
Mayor’s Minute: Ambitious Climate Action Plan a major achievement for Encinitas
In the month of January, one of the City Council’s most important actions was to confirm our environmental leadership in California. We unanimously adopted a...
Mayor’s Minute: Despite challenges, Encinitas is looking at a bright 2018
With 2018 upon us, it’s useful to consider the things we did well last year, the lessons we learned, and where we’re headed in the...
Mayor’s Minute: Winding down 2017 and looking ahead to 2018
As 2017 heads toward a close, your city and elected officials are busy winding up several important projects. On Housing I’m headed to Sacramento with...
Mayor’s Minute: Pot cultivation, not storefronts, on ballot for Encinitas voters in ’18
After many weeks of passionate testimony regarding marijuana regulations in the city, the Encinitas City Council decided to send the issue to Encinitas voters in...
Mayor’s Minute: New housing laws add complexity
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” It’s a good mantra to keep in mind these days....
Mayor’s Minute: Marijuana regulations coming to an Encinitas ballot near you?
This week the conversation around marijuana got even more complicated....
Mayor’s Minute: As elsewhere, city elections likely headed for a change
The City of Encinitas recently had its at-large election system challenged under the California Voting Rights Act of 2001, like several other North County cities....
Mayor’s Minute: Encinitas cools the climate
Faced with rising global temperatures from burning fossil fuels, the city of Encinitas is working to do its part to cool the climate....
Mayor’s Minute: City to offer remnant of land for affordable housing
For the first time since I’ve been in elected office, the city of Encinitas is going to participate in a project to help build affordable...
What makes a successful Encinitas mayor?
As a City Council member and candidate for Mayor of Encinitas, I’ve been reflecting on the ideal qualities for our next Mayor. I’ve summed it...
Encinitas needs to focus on streets
The Encinitas City Council has re-started “strategic planning,” aiming to prioritize the city’s finances and staff time, while establishing measurable milestones....
