ENCINITAS — Deputy Mayor Joy Lyndes announced Wednesday that she will take a family medical leave from the Encinitas City Council for up to 60 days, beginning March 17, to care for her husband who is battling advanced cancer.
During a March 12 council meeting, Lyndes shared her decision in a prepared statement, acknowledging the challenges her family is facing and expressing gratitude for the support she has received.
“My husband and family have been dealing with a significant struggle,” Lyndes said. “My husband is fighting advanced cancer, the medical treatment and his fight to survive are continuing, intensifying and difficult. I appreciate all the care and generous assistance that friends in the community have given us throughout the past several months so that I can prioritize supporting him and my family through this hard time.”
Lyndes said she has put in place a system of communications to remain informed on city matters throughout her leave, though she anticipates she will not be able to attend City Council meetings or regional assignments and will have limited availability to respond to city matters.
“I understand this places more responsibility on my City Council colleagues, and I want to thank them in advance for their assistance,” she said. “You have my commitment that I will return as soon as possible.”
Lyndes also expressed appreciation for the Encinitas community, calling it a “supportive, spiritual and caring community.”
