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Encinitas resident announces bid for District 2 council seat

ENCINITAS — Twenty-year Encinitas resident Susan Turney said she’s running for Encinitas City Council District 2 because she’s concerned about the lack of respect she sees paid to residents over their concerns, issues, and wishes.

“I’m opposed to what I see as an increasing influence of outside interests on our current council’s decision making, including building industry pressures and a Sacramento-driven agenda,” Turney said in an email March 10. “These threaten resident safety, our cherished community character, and our quality of life.”

Turney, who’s registered as No Party Preference, said if she’s elected, she’d like to focus on local issues and concerns and implement a “residents first” approach in everything she does and to increase government transparency.

“All too often, residents are the last to know about nearby projects that will significantly and negatively affect them,” she said. “The recent Housing Element Update, Measure U, was a prime example of residents being given no visibility into the plan ultimately submitted to the state.”

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Turney said she’s also interested in upholding environmental protections, protecting the character of each of the five communities in Encinitas, considering infrastructure and safety before higher density development, and ensuring fiscal responsibility.

She is running against Deputy Mayor Kellie Shay Hinze, who currently occupies the seat for District 2, who was sworn in Jan. 2019 to fill a vacancy left by Assemblywoman Tasha Boerner Horvath.

Turney said that while this is her first time running for office she’s been involved in Encinitas issues citywide for over 15 years and was a key member of the Proposition A campaign that gave residents a voice in how their city grows.

Turney, who was a competitive child ice skater, loves classic literature and is an avid swing dancer — she met her husband 20 years ago at a swing dance — said if elected she looks forward to listening to and serving the residents of Encinitas.

“I love meeting people citywide over a shared love for all things Encinitas: the beaches, the weather, and preserving as much as possible of our classic surf town – one of the last remaining in California,” she said.

10 comments

Linda Adams May 3, 2020 at 3:17 pm

I will support you, Susan. I agree with your views and really appreciate that you will listen to the needs of residents. I will be sending some financial support.

Josh Hambarian April 28, 2020 at 10:13 am

We all know Encinitas is changing quickly. Now, more than ever, we need someone like Susan Turney. Someone who will listen to the residents, both new and old, to help us assure Encinitas retains its character along the way. Thank you, Susan!

Linda Durham March 26, 2020 at 9:28 pm

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John Eldon March 25, 2020 at 2:15 pm

I’m in. :)

Linda Durham March 23, 2020 at 9:59 am

Susan! You are a dedicated member of our community and have proved it time and time again for many many years!

Finally we have a candidate who wants to work with the community and the betterment of the quality of life living here.

What an absolute blessing it will be to have Susan represent us on the city council!

Peter Stern March 22, 2020 at 11:40 am

It will be refreshing to be able to support Susan fully. She is brilliant, compassionate, curious, willing to tackle major issues and responsive to the wishes of the public. Go Susan Go!

Leah Bissonette March 21, 2020 at 5:21 pm

We need Susan. She will be a great Council member

Cynthia Cole March 21, 2020 at 3:49 pm

Good Luck Susan. You are a great advocate for the residents of Encinitas!

Julie Graboi March 21, 2020 at 1:01 pm

Congratulations, Susan! We are excited that you are running.

Don Lee March 21, 2020 at 12:17 pm

You have our support 100%

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