Commentary: How to be a smart voter
Why be a voter at all? It’s confusing. Does it make any difference anyway? Yes, voting matters.
Lisa Shaffer
Housing perspectives
If Encinitas is to succeed with a housing plan that meets both state requirements and public acceptance, we need to get over simplistic reactions that
Ex-city official weighs in on district election issue: Stand up to ‘bullying’
After hearing the Encinitas City Council deliberation on district elections on Aug. 30, I feel compelled to respond to some of the things that were
The ABCs of Encinitas housing policy
Housing policy in Encinitas has been a challenge since long before I was elected to the city Council in 2012.
What collaboration looks like
Last month, Encinitas showed what is possible when the stars align, the community comes together, and leaders collaborate.
The politics in Encinitas
Welcome to my new monthly column about local politics in Encinitas. When Kristin Gaspar announced her candidacy for county supervisor, the 2016 election became a
Take a deep breath, Encinitas
Campaign season is upon us and I guarantee you will hear the words “community character” often. Take a breath and think about what that really
After Proposition A
A lot of time, energy, and money was spent on the 2012 City Council election and the results suggested that the community was ready for
The meaning of good governance
As I look forward to the November Encinitas City Council election, I think about the meaning of good governance, which I see as a nonpartisan
