Vanessa Springett

Infrastructure / Transportation I support ongoing efforts to address abandoned and deteriorating properties that pose safety and fire risks. The city should continue strong nuisance abatement enforcement and partner with local organizations to assist residents in need. GVCA has encouraged these measures. Infrastructure / Transportation I supported the Farm Specific Plan approved by voters in 2020 because it promised a balanced, community-focused vision—homes, walking paths, flower fields, local-serving amenities, and gathering spaces. So far, only housing, trails, and limited flower fields have been delivered. I will continue pushing for what was promised, including a restaurant, bar, and coffee/juice spot along Espola Road (not a strip mall), a community-oriented swim/tennis/fitness club, proper maintenance of the flower fields, and completion of the amphitheater and dog park. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Fire safety must remain a priority. The city should strengthen codes to ensure removal of dead vegetation and palm fronds. The city should also continue promoting disaster preparedness programs like Firewise USA and local disaster readiness resources such as Poway's Neighborhood Emergency Corps. Infrastructure / Transportation I support LARGER SETBACKS and a strict 35-foot height limit for future projects. New development should reflect a cohesive identity inspired by civic buildings like the Poway Library and Sheriff’s Station, with landscaping and park-like buffers that maintain an open, inviting feel. Recent projects, featuring oversized buildings, NO affordable housing, empty retail space, and inadequate parking, highlight flaws in the current planning process. Infrastructure / Transportation I support ADUs for homeowners living on their property who are building for family members or families in need of affordable housing. However, I do not support ADUs in situations where they negatively impact neighbors’ quality of life, particularly on smaller lots or in Planned Unit Developments (PUD’s) where recorded CC&R’s should be respected. While many of these regulations are set at the state level, I would support advocating for reforms that better address parking, lot size, and neighborhood compatibility.