Tony Kranz

Infrastructure / Transportation Work continues on the Streetscape project, where storm drain pipes are now being installed for the first time ever. You can see several street and other infrastructure improvements happening all around Encinitas, with much more on the way. Infrastructure / Transportation After serving for 10 years on the North County Transit District board and now the SANDAG board, I’ve been able to help make improvements to transportation infrastructure, such as the Coastal Rail Trail, new, cleaner Coaster locomotives which allowed for expansion of services, and another railroad crossing. Environment / Energy Environmental issues are especially dear to Encinitas residents, and our Climate Action Plan serves as a model for other cities. The Plan outlines what specific actions we need to take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build our resilience against future climate change. Other Encinitas quality-of-life enhancements include prohibitions on public smoking, styrofoam, and disposable bags. Arts / Culture We’re constantly working to enhance the experience for all of us who enjoy our many great parks in Encinitas. Play equipment is being replaced and improved to make it more enjoyable and accessible for children. Environmentally enhancing plants and trees are added regularly. Arts / Culture During the pandemic, we worked hard to ensure that local restaurants were able to stay in business, including allowing them to install outdoor seating for diners. Afterward, there was a passionate movement to retain our new alfresco experience in Encinitas as folks discovered the joy of spending more time visiting and eating in our famously excellent climate. My opponent promises to eliminate this outdoor pleasure, but I’ll continue to defend and preserve it. Housing The objective is also to assist residents in locating permanent housing, employment and social services.