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Encinitas considers local control in discussion of legislative priorities

Abigail SourwineOctober 16, 2023October 16, 2023

October 16, 2023October 16, 20231838

ENCINITAS — The Encinitas City Council discussed setting legislative policy priorities during its Oct. 11 meeting, outlining the city’s position on various subjects, including support...

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Oceanside council letter objects to state housing laws

Samantha NelsonOctober 3, 2023October 3, 2023

October 3, 2023October 3, 202311298

OCEANSIDE — A majority of the Oceanside City Council, including the mayor, sent the governor a signed letter objecting to recent state laws limiting local...

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Elias: The housing density rebellion begins

Thomas D. EliasJuly 26, 2023

July 26, 20231698

A new initiative would let local officials or voters override laws the Legislature passes or has passed that regulate housing and land use....

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Commentary: Proposition A turns 10

commentaryJune 21, 2023June 22, 2023

June 21, 2023June 22, 202311269

With Prop A, Encinitas residents took back local control and protected themselves from the inevitable ebb and flow of council majorities....

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Commentary: Cities deserve a voice in shaping local housing policies

commentaryJune 1, 2023

June 1, 20230129

By Richard Bailey Unfortunately, regional policies from SANDAG and the Board of Supervisors forcefully impose high-rise development upon our coastal communities, exacerbating housing affordability issues...

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Kranz a lone voice in support of grassroots ‘local control’ initiative

Bill SlaneJanuary 20, 2022January 20, 2022

January 20, 2022January 20, 20222 1099

ENCINITAS — Despite a groundswell of support, online petitions and local commentaries, the City of Encinitas will not join other North County cities’ endorsement of...

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Solana Beach ordinance regulates new construction under SB 9

Tigist LayneDecember 22, 2021December 22, 2021

December 22, 2021December 22, 202101595

SOLANA BEACH — The Solana Beach City Council earlier this month approved an ordinance aimed at regulating new construction under California’s Senate Bill 9, allowing...

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Escondido charter put to voters again

Rachel StineJune 19, 2014July 22, 2015

June 19, 2014July 22, 20150317

ESCONDIDO — After months of debate and disagreements, Escondido City Council voted to put a city charter proposal on November’s ballot with hardly any comment...