September 11th forevermore
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize It’s the 21st September 11th since that day, which for me—and I’m sure for you—will live in infamy. Today on Twitter there seemed to be quite a few “where were you” Tweets. A favorite follow of mine, Amy McGrath, posted her story about being called in to […]
Train Horn Reform
Train horns are obnoxious and I think the Federal Rules regarding them should be changed. This post is a placeholder for the url trainhornreform.com.
An Appeals Court Ruling gets published
The Judicial Branch is now all-in on there being no real Development Standards. The sky’s the limit as far as building height. Here are some links for you to read all about it: An article with the full story. The original 4th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. A letter by the attorney’s for the City […]
Home for the Holidays
Tomorrow is the first workday of the new year. The holiday celebration was very enjoyable, with the opportunity to spend time with my kids, grandkids and some siblings. I count my blessings every day and top of the list is the love I get from Cynthia and the rest of my family.
Welcome to 2022
I’ve never been a big maker-of-New-Year-resolutions. So I’m not going to call anything that. But I am going to try and start some new daily habits. The first is to write every day. I’ve been following blogger Seth Godin now for a decade or so, and I’ve always been amazed at his daily emails of […]
Housing Element Update
Housing Element Update
Declaratory Relief Hearing Audio
Audio Block Double-click here to upload or link to a .mp3. Learn more This [edit] was a bootleg recording of a judicial hearing held virtually with Judge Maas presiding in the matter of City of Encinitas vs. California Department of Housing and Community Development with Preserve Prop A as Intervenors, in an effort to get […]
At Grade Railroad Crossings for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Encinitas council members Kellie Shay Hinze & Tony Kranz issued the following statement: Safe, legal and accessible railroad crossings for pedestrians and bikes are needed urgently between Encinitas Blvd and La Costa Avenue. A $13 million grade-separated crossing is now under construction across the street from Paul Ecke Central School, but the design and engineering […]
Short Term Vacation Rental Community Discussion
Join this Open Forum on Zoom to discuss the pros and cons of short term vacation rentals in our community. Neighbors with concerns and property owners providing transient housing are both encouraged to join in the conversation so that we can work together to make our city better. Click here to register for the Zoom […]
“Leucadia” Cover to close the campaign of 2020
Serving on the Encinitas City Council for two terms has been a tremendous honor. One of the things I’ve enjoyed the most about the opportunity has been helping people solve problems. This video, produced by jazz guitarist Peter Sprague, describes one of those times and closes with a cover of the song “Leucadia” which was […]