Letters: Winning isn’t everything
By Lisa Shaffer I want to express appreciation to the Encinitas candidates who were not successful in the recent election. Just by running, they changed
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Jody Hubbard announces run for Encinitas City Council
Encinitas Planning Commissioner Jody Hubbard tossed her hat into the City Council ring, announcing her decision on June 10 through a campaign launch party. Hubbard
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
Gaspar, Shaffer bid farewell; new mayor, council sworn in
A standing room only crowd in Encinitas City Council chambers laugh, cried and applauded as they said goodbye to Mayor Kristin Gaspar and Councilwoman Lisa
Shaffer reflects on her city council term
Lisa Shaffer chuckled when asked about the recent change in her life.
City rejects Brown Act complaint; residents cry political foul
The Encinitas City Council unanimously rejected a complaint filed by a local resident alleging that City Councilwoman Catherine Blakespear and Lisa Shaffer violated state open
Council members’ husbands eye council run
With the nation’s electorate selecting the wife of a former U.S. President for the same seat, Encinitas residents could potentially do the same thing for
Shaffer selected deputy mayor
The Encinitas City Council unanimously named Lisa Shaffer the deputy mayor
Encinitas’ ban on Styrofoam temporarily shelved
Encinitas has temporarily shelved its proposed ban on Styrofoam food service products, citing the need to lessen the impact on local restaurants.
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
