Letters: Let’s return civility to the Encinitas City Council
When I was elected to the Encinitas City Council in November 2006, the council was a toxic environment. Most of the negativity was directed at...
Teresa Barth
It’s time to fix the Encinitas downtown bar scene!
The Encinitas bar scene has been causing trouble for some time. A handful of businesses are serving alcohol in an irresponsible way — a way...
Reflections on leaving office
As I look back on my tenure I see a body of work that reflects my core values…honesty, social equity, environmental sustainability and fiscal responsibility....
Why I am voting no on Measure F
Measure F is not about compassionate use of marijuana for seriously ill patients; it is about profiteering. State law already allows for the closed network...
What the role of the mayor is and isn’t
Now that the voters will directly elect the mayor for the first time it’s important to understand exactly what the mayor can and more importantly...
Commentary: Why I am Voting ‘No’ on Prop A
Protecting Encinitas from high density building, over-development and control by a 4/5 super majority City Council to change land use zoning all represent the “spirit”...
No doubt about it, elections have changed
In the good old days Encinitas council races were much more homespun....
Don’t be fooled by deceptive slate mailers
By now your mailbox has already been flooded with campaign literature....
The right for Open Government
Dear Editor, ...
Barth writes letter in favor of open government
The right of the people to know what their government is doing is fundamental to democracy. Not only do they have the right to know...
Community Commentary: Council needs solutions
I have been passed over for the position of Deputy Mayor or Mayor for three years and been denied a position to affect change or...
COMMUNITY COMMENTARY: Encinitas Comprehensive General Plan Update is a communitywide effort
Residents are urged to attend the Encinitas General Plan Workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. March 28. The workshop will be held at the Encinitas...