Encinitas Mayor: Push to Regain Local Control Must Start at the State

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Encinitas Mayor: Push to Regain Local Control Must Start at the State

Encinitas’ new mayor, Bruce Ehlers, has his eyes set on the prize. Formerly a councilmember, Ehlers defeated incumbent Mayor Tony Kranz in November with a campaign that promised he’d fight back against state housing laws that are impeding local control. The message clearly resonated with Encinitas residents, who, for decades, have largely been hostile to new development in the city. Residents also voted out incumbent Councilmember Allison Blackw…