Encinitas Voter wrote on Jul 28, 2008 12:17 PM:Encinitas is a great town with smart people. Its time to break the special interest ties with developers and City Employee Unions. Its time to vote Jerome Stocks out of office.

Old Timer wrote on Jul 28, 2008 12:50 PM:I say get Barth, Houlihan and Collier in. If you don't do it you'll become Oceanside South with very little quality of life surviving the right wing pro-developer agenda.

Im With Old Timer wrote on Jul 28, 2008 2:01 PM:I'm an Encinitas resident too. Stocks has got to go.

Old Timer Times wrote on Jul 28, 2008 3:21 PM:Make that three of us. Stocks out. Barth, Houlihan, and Collier in.

homeowner wrote on Jul 28, 2008 4:05 PM:If we find out that this city council knew about the Naylor Act in regards to the Pacific View Property, they should all be recalled.

Keep Stocks wrote on Jul 28, 2008 4:13 PM:The mayor is awesome. All of you tree huggers need to get real, accept change, and ensure quality growth. Jerome understands the needs of the entire community not just a select few tree huggers who are all over the age of 60!

Cardiffian wrote on Jul 28, 2008 4:24 PM:Over 60 tree huggers, eh? While, I'm considerably under 60, I don't hug trees, I voted for Stocks in the past; he very well may be awesome but I too feel it's time for him to go. If he has aspirations for higher office, now is the time for him to act on it. He's been here too long. Time for a fresh look, new set of eyes, and all that. Besides, a swing in the other political direction is not a bad thing right now.

Old Olivenhain wrote on Jul 28, 2008 5:15 PM:Do not even give me that "Mayor" baloney.... Jerome could never pull off a voted Mayor position. The Mayor title should be Maggie's right now. The three stooges did things backwards as usual. Maggie received many more vote than Jerry and will again this time. I voted for Jerome last time, but I won’t this time. He is bad for the financial health of Encinitas.

John wrote on Jul 28, 2008 5:17 PM:Barth, Houlihan, Collier, and anyone besides Jerome "The Sellout" Stocks sounds great to me.

Lee wrote on Jul 28, 2008 5:24 PM:Jerry Stocks is awesome if you are a developer or you are a City Employee. He will continue to give staff every raise and pension increase ever dreamed. Save our City finances, vote for anyone else.

Jim wrote on Jul 28, 2008 5:30 PM:Now the Slogan is "Its time to dump Stocks and invest in gold on Council with Rachelle Collier.

Ann J. wrote on Jul 28, 2008 5:32 PM:Nanninga is the candidate to watch this year. He smart, friendly, and knows the issues better than most. An advocate for ecotourism and the arts, Nanninga is a grassroots candidate whose time has come.

My friends and I are bullet voting the only candidate with a proven environmental track record. My friends and I are bullet voting Bob Nanninga

raynardo wrote on Jul 28, 2008 6:00 PM:What's the deal against employee unions? As the economy tanks even further, it's a historical fact that workers will start flocking to join unions.

Under the current leadership, Encinitas is one of the richest cities in not only the county but the state as well. And home prices are much stronger here than in other cities. Encinitas is desirable in so many areas, so I believe that the status quo must be doing something right.

There will always be naysayers, and the power of the Internet gives them a voice. But I believe the average Encinitas resident will look at the facts, not opinions, and vote accordingly.

Non Coastal resident wrote on Jul 28, 2008 6:29 PM:I'm very concerned about the heavy coastal bias on the council. The city is considering spending 20 million on tunnels under the train tracks, yet many of our town's streets don't have the most rudimentary sidewalks. Most of the sales tax revenue for the city is generated east of I-5, yet the council repeatedly ignores the wishes of inland neighborhoods and businesses (eg the rapid approval of the Walgreens on El Camino Real). I'm very concerned about having three Leucadians on the council, when the issues surrounding the Scripps hospital expansion and the Hall property park have a lot to do with the absence of adequate road infrastructure in the Cardiff area. I'm confident that Theresa Barth will represent the needs of South Encinitas, but what about the others?

Keith wrote on Jul 28, 2008 8:02 PM:Barth and Houlhan worked much closer with Superintendent King and the consultant for the school district, Dee Snow, than the three men on the council.

Mayor Stocks should agendize a meeting immediately to find out how much the city could pay for the Pacific View campus and turn it into a city park. 25 cents to the dollar is a great savings to the city.

As for EUSD, once again their leadership has shown an inability to work in concert with the city. Trying to trick the city council into changing the zoning of Pacific View only to immediately swap the parcel to a developer is frowned upon by honest people.

Paul wrote on Jul 28, 2008 8:21 PM:The funniest thing in Encinitas, the Republicans are being bankrolled by the employee unions. Classic Bush type of Republicans. Spend as much as possible while you in office and bankrupt the country's future.

New Encinitas Res wrote on Jul 28, 2008 8:52 PM:When Encinitas resident look at the facts, all will agree that Stocks is a bad investment in Encinitas. Golden Girl Rachelle Collier is a much better choice.

too bad too sad wrote on Jul 28, 2008 9:14 PM:Four council members gave the thumbs down on quality of life issues when Stocks, Dalager, Bond, and Houlihan approved the Walgreens.

Coastal watchdog wrote on Jul 28, 2008 10:10 PM:Jerome Stocks is the most effective local elected official in San Diego County. He will be re-elected comfortably as he was four years ago. Get used to it, it's called reality.

rudimentary sidewalks wrote on Jul 29, 2008 3:31 AM:Non Coastal resident, talk to your neighbors in Cardiff and Leucadia. Many of them would rather lose a limb than have a sidewalk in front of their home.

Greencinitan wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:27 AM:Why is the City Clerk making comments about the election - sounds like she's supporting Jerome, her employer, which is not appropriate - she should be neutral and have no comment if asked.

As for me, I think Stocks has not served us well, and we need open-minded people who will listen to the community. I hope for some candidate forums so we can hear all the new candidates and make informed choices. This election truly does matter.

Ann wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:16 AM:why is this article being written as though this race is about Dem. vs. Rep. It most definitely is not. Political party does not and should not matter in being elected to the Encinitas City Council. It is actually more about developer funded candidates and interests vs. community grass roots candidates and protecting the city that we have against over-development.

John E wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:19 AM:As a proud member of America's centrist plurality, I resent Mike Andreen's characterization of Encinitas being 50% Republican and 50% Democrat. Registered independents comprise at least 25% of our local electorate, and many of us who register with a major party are independent swing voters at heart, but do not want to be disenfranchised during the primary election. Fortunately the City Council race is non-partisan, as I wish all political contests were.

So far, I am very pleased and honored to endorse Rachelle Collier's candidacy without reservation, and I shall happily vote for Houlihan if she indeed runs for re-election.

Beth wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:21 AM:If you like City Governments borrowing $100,000,000 dollars to build fire station Ritz fire stations and a huge regional sports park all on Encinitas dime, than you should vote for Jerry Stocks. You must like going broke. He also consistently approves unsustainable employee benefits that are crippling our City. He is the farthest thing from a Conservative. He is a uninformed and out of control liberal spender. Vote for anyone else but Jerry.

Ralph wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:23 AM:Stocks has proved his is a bad investment like GM stock. He has upset way to many people with his special interest votes that are costly to the quality of life in Encinitas. He is out of here.

concerned wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:45 AM:Soem issues canidates need to comment on:
Undergrounding the tracks
5 million dollar firehouses
35 million dollar regional sports park
Who knows what and when about the pacific sschool site (Did someone get paid to ignore the law?)
Why have we not formed a citywide bond for rooftop PV cells?
Why no new parks east of I-5
traffic plans for scripps expansion
rezoning for profit

Interesting wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:48 AM:Seems like the haters have focused their attention upon Jerome Stocks. If they hate him, rational regular folks like me love him for that reason alone! Keep anoying the nutjobs and keep up the good work Jerome!

Henry wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:02 AM:Let Houlihan and Stocks continue thier ongoing fight, as they have for the past 8 years. I'm voting for Nanninga, he is an independent thinker who has prooven is commitment to Encinitas's quality of life as an environmental advocate and successful business owner.

I too am bullet voting Nanninga.

JP wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:43 AM:Interesting article, "liberal" Teresa Barth is the most fiscally conscience member of the council.

HAl wrote on Jul 29, 2008 9:14 AM:This should be an interesting election. Remember a key issue that seems to be overlooked is the fact that Mr. Stocks was a principal in touting that the Mossy Property was a "turnkey" property. There was but a single appraisal, in reality it allowed Phil Mossy to line his pockets and Encinitas continues to pour money into the building. Also, the use of the San Dieguito Water District as a private piggy bank for the council has got to stop. An independent board has to be elected, we do not know how much money has been borrowed from the district via bonds. The council members either don't know or are unwilling to share this information. A new council would likely call for a new city attorney and planning department manager. Both Glen Sabine and Patrick Murphy along with staff have done significant damage to our city.

Republicans against Stocks wrote on Jul 29, 2008 9:42 AM:Stocks is the furtherest thing from conservative. He is the classic tax and spend and thats why he get endorsed by the public employee unions. I know more republicans that support Teresa Barth than Jerome Stocks. I am voting for Ms. Rachelle Collier.

Sad Republican wrote on Jul 29, 2008 10:06 AM:I am Republican and have supported Jerome Stocks in the past. However, he irresponsible spending on Employee benefits and a regional sports complex has made him a detriment to our City. He will never get my vote again.

Nemo wrote on Jul 29, 2008 10:41 AM:Barth, Houlihan, and Collier on the council will make cities like Berkley look conservative. The hell with property rights, personal freedom and common sense. We are becoming a people of the government. They believe you can not even be trusted to recycle your plastic bags. Choices... they'll make them for us. And yes, unless you are a migrant worker living in the bush, please no affordable housing in our city. I've been here 6 months now and I'm tired of so many people wanting to live here.

Formerly Pround Republican wrote on Jul 29, 2008 10:52 AM:I agree with JP- the voting block of the three men are not fiscally consience in anyway. Jerome Stocks is like G.W. Bush- Spend, Spend, Spend.....the furthest thing from a Good Republican

Coastal Resident wrote on Jul 29, 2008 11:03 AM:We on the coast do not want 5 million dollar tunnels. Jerome Stocks our representative on NCTD keeps saying that is all we can have even though throughout the country and the world they have at grade pedestrian crossings. The state of Oregon just completed two new at grade crossings for 50 thousand each. Regarding Walgreens, about half of the audience that attended the June 25, 2008 City Council meeting were from the coast and were there to support the 17 speakers(some of whom are coastal residents) regarding the traffic mitigation proposal.

Cardiff mom wrote on Jul 29, 2008 5:48 PM:Bob Nanninga is the swing vote Encinitas has been waiting.

I have 3 votes to cast, Nanninga will get one. My other two are still undecided

Just the Facts wrote on Jul 29, 2008 5:50 PM:Barth and Houlihan voted against the big raise the boys gave to their boy Phil Cotton after his first year as city manage, even though he had no previous experience as a city manager.

Mayor Stocks Rocks wrote on Jul 29, 2008 6:19 PM:He's here to stay! And the rest of you can get out of the way!

Dennis H. wrote on Jul 29, 2008 7:25 PM:It's Maggie that will be re-elected not Stocks.

Brad wrote on Jul 29, 2008 8:10 PM:Anyone that says Stocks rocks deserves socks..... you must not have a clue, boo hoo!

Ms. Collier is swell and will get elected well.

Once Again wrote on Jul 30, 2008 12:22 PM:Who nominated Mike Andreen as the Political know it all. How many of the Council has he advised.....seems he needs to go as well.

To Once Again wrote on Jul 30, 2008 5:13 PM:I agree. Mike Andreen was a campaign consultant for Stocks and Bond (thanks for nothing, Mike) and now he's trying to get Nanninga elected. Enough. Also, why is he making this a partisan race?

Republican for Justice. wrote on Jul 30, 2008 8:57 PM:Seems like Nanniga is confiding in the wrong person again. He has bad judgement like Jerome Stocks. Its time to get rid of the bad decision makers like Jerome that will bankrupt our City.

Jane wrote on Jul 31, 2008 12:10 PM:I was not notified about the Pacific View Planning Commission meeting last Thursday, although I had been to, and signed up to receive notice at two previous meetings, one at Paul Ecke Central School, and one at Oak Crest.

I have consistently maintained that as the school property was DONATED for public school use, that it could become a POCKET PARK. The superintendant is irresponsible to want to put more high density development in our neighborhoods, when this could be avoided. I'm glad for those concerned citizens who are following through on this.

Job wrote on Jul 31, 2008 12:15 PM:Tony Brandenburg, a candidate is not a retired judge, and technically was never "on the bench." He is a retired commissioner, never a Superior Court Judge. "Tribal Judge" is a voluntary, unpaid position, and should read "Community Volunteer." State Election Code Section 13107b forbids misleading designations. Heads up NCT!

Bob wrote on Jul 31, 2008 6:04 PM:Mike Andreen is not consulting the Nanninga for Encinitas 2008 campaign, nor is a contributing as a volunteer.

My campaign is a grassroots community effort of Encinitas residents.

cls wrote on Aug 12, 2008 5:36 PM:to Job regarding Brandenburg: check your facts. Brandenburg is in fact PAID as the CHIEF JUDGE of the Intertribal Court. He was sought out for this position because he was most knowledgeable about Indian law as it relates to state laws - that knowledge came from his PRIOR pro bono work for the Hopi Indians in Arizona over the 20 years PRIOR to accepting the Chief Judge position. He is not a volunteer - although he does the work because it is in his heart. District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis recognized him as Chief Judge at the new courthouse grand opening, both in her speech and by her presence - as did other representatives of state and local agencies.

Raoul wrote on Sep 5, 2008 2:04 PM:As usual, a bunch of NIMBY blowhards is trying to push their own agenda on the rest of us locals. Thatsa nice!!!