Why the city should not hire a ‘PR Specialist’
At a time when Encinitas can least afford it, City Manager Gus Vina has asked the council to approve hiring what I call a public...
Andrew Audet
It’s a matter of trust — Vote yes on A
For me Prop A is simple. Voting yes gives Encinitas citizens the right to vote on land use changes and holds the city council accountable....
Focused leadership produces results
I think past Encinitas City Councils often lost focus on the needs of residents....
Housing plans for cities are problematic
Last Saturday I walked my dogs along the bluff in Del Mar at Seagrove Park....
State’s budget woes worsen
News this week that California tax receipts are down is not surprising....
What are you reading?
As children we learn reading is important but sometimes as an adult I forget the joy that can come from delving into a really good...
It’s not a left or right thing
Encinitas City Council elections are non-partisan....
Thanking heroes past and present for our freedom
This Veterans Day I am reminded of one of my favorite Revolutionary War heroes and his leadership....
City’s character is at stake
This election is critical for the future of Encinitas and the three big issues are community character, responsible spending and city council ethics....
Sign violations are a big deal
Last week Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks and Council Member Mark Muir were caught on videotape at night illegally placing campaign signs to gain an unfair...
Encinitas needs your vote
This week Encinitas absentee ballots go out....
‘80% of success is showing up’
Academy award winner Woody Allen famously said that, “80 percent of success is showing up.”...
Council needs to keep public aware
The Encinitas city council must start informing the public of budgetary problems and financial shortfalls as soon as they know they exist....
City’s new approach to funding park isn’t responsible
In the State of the City address given earlier this year, Encinitas Mayor Jerome Stocks said Encinitas was in great financial shape....
Regarding the facts of column
In last week’s community commentary “How about sticking to the facts, Mr. Audet” I could find no examples of where the claims I made in...