Marco San Antonio

I grew up in Village Park, attended Flora Vista, Diegueño and San Dieguito, and spent much of my childhood learning the family business alongside my dad. Those experiences gave me an early appreciation for hard work, community, and the people who make Encinitas such a special place. ​ Today, my wife, a Registered Nurse, and I are raising our two young children in Olivenhain, just a few miles from where I grew up. My parents, my sister, and her family are still here too. Having so much of my family close by and watching my own kids grow up in the community that shaped me gives me an even deeper appreciation for the place we call home. ​ For me, Encinitas has never simply been where I live. It’s where I learned to work hard, where I built my life, and ultimately, where I found my calling to serve. MY PRIORITIES FOCUSED ON THE WORK THAT MATTERS Since joining the City Council in January 2025, I’ve had the opportunity to get to work on issues that directly affect our neighborhoods and our quality of life. We’ve made meaningful progress, but I know there is much more to do. My priorities reflect both the work already underway and where I believe we need to keep pushing forward for District 4 and all of Encinitas. 1. PUBLIC SAFETY Safer streets and neighborhoods remain one of my highest priorities. Since joining the Council, I’ve supported funding for two additional dedicated traffic deputies to strengthen enforcement on our local roads. I’ll continue working to improve traffic safety, support effective public safety resources, and make sure our Sheriff’s Department and first responders have the tools they need to serve our community. 2. WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS & FIRE PROTECTION Preparing today can make all the difference in an emergency. My ten years as a Reserve Firefighter taught me the importance of preparing before an emergency happens. On the Council, I initiated the push to expand Fire Station 6, including a third full-time firefighter and a full-sized Type 1 engine. I’ll continue prioritizing evacuation planning, community preparedness and wildfire awareness, especially in neighborhoods with limited evacuation routes. 3. YOUTH SAFETY & SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Our kids should be able to get to school as safely as possible. We worked with the school district to increase crossing-guard coverage along Park Dale Lane, while the corridor received enhanced crosswalks, ADA-accessible sidewalks, longer red curbs near crossings and new pavement. I also joined Deputy Mayor Jim O’Hara in advancing a safety study for the intersection of Village Park Way and Park Dale Lane. There is more to do. I’ll continue advocating for effective bike-safety programs and working with our school districts on additional campus and student-safety measures, including my effort to bring School Resource Officers to our schools. ​ 4. ROADS, TRAILS & NEIGHBORHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE Our tax dollars should show up in the neighborhoods where we live. I’ve pushed to prioritize roads, sidewalks, crosswalks and long-overdue neighborhood improvements, including adding Park Dale Lane to the City’s major pavement project. I’ll continue advocating for responsible infrastructure investment, including completion of Trail 82 along Rancho Santa Fe Road as a shared equestrian, bicycle and pedestrian trail. 5. LOCAL CONTROL & FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Encinitas should have a meaningful voice in decisions that shape our community. ​ I believe local leaders should have the ability to make responsible decisions based on the unique needs of the communities they serve. I’ll continue standing up for local decision-making, protecting taxpayer dollars and pushing back when outside mandates undermine Encinitas’ ability to shape its own future. 6. ACCOUNTABLE HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS Compassion and accountability can - and should - go together. I supported the City’s partnership with the San Diego Rescue Mission because I believe homelessness programs should be focused on real pathways toward stability and measurable results. Our most recent Point-in-Time Count showed a nearly 30% decrease in homelessness, and I’ll continue supporting solutions that connect people with meaningful help while keeping our public spaces safe and accessible.

I grew up in Encinitas, and today my wife and I are raising our two children in the same community that raised me. My family has deep roots here, and Encinitas has shaped nearly every part of my life. I’m the son of Filipino immigrant, my mother a Registered Nurse and my father a U.S. Navy veteran, whose work ethic and discipline had a tremendous influence on me. After retiring from the Navy, my dad took a chance on a completely new career and built our family sign business in Encinitas. I grew up working alongside him and eventually took over the business, which taught me firsthand what it means to serve customers, meet a payroll, solve problems, and keep going when things get difficult. Before joining the Encinitas City Council, I spent 10 years as a reserve firefighter and was elected to the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board in 2022. In January 2025, I was appointed to represent District 4 on the Encinitas City Council. At the end of the day, I’m a husband, dad, small-business owner, neighbor, and public servant who cares deeply about the community I call home. I believe local government works best when we listen to residents, focus on the basics, and remember who we are there to serve.