Mayor Jim Wood
Changes to regional appointments process voted through in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — A series of City Council meetings and special meetings pushed through a 3-1 vote on Dec. 12 to allow council members to initiate appointments and recalls of city representatives to regional appointments, which includes the SANDAG Board.
Changes to regional appointment process speed forward
OCEANSIDE — City Council gave first approval to an ordinance amendment that will allow council members to nominate or make a motion to remove fellow council members on regional boards or commissions in a 3-2 vote Dec. 5.
Oceanside City Council majority motions for changes to regional appointments
OCEANSIDE — “It’s not over yet,” Mayor Jim Wood said, after a 3-2 City Council vote on Nov. 28 pushed forward the motion to draft a city ordinance to allow council members to nominate or make a motion to remove an individual from any regional board or commission.
Proposal to eliminate council aides dies at dais
OCEANSIDE — A proposal by Councilman Jack Feller to eliminate City Council aides and use the funds for the Brook Street Swim Center did not get a second for discussion on Oct. 3, but it is an item City Council will likely look at again.
Second mayoral and council debates find different voter favorites
OCEANSIDE — A debate for both mayor and city council found some different voter favorites emerge over similar previous debates held last week.
Mayoral candidates stick to their platforms in debate
OCEANSIDE — Mayor Jim Wood, Councilman Jerry Kern and former Mayor Terry Johnson faced off in a mayoral debate at MiraCosta College on Sept. 13.
Workshop held to brainstorm city budget options
OCEANSIDE — City Council held a workshop Jan. 25 to brainstorm budget cuts and revenue generating options to revisit in June when it balances the annual budget and faces an anticipated $2.5 million shortfall.
