It s not exactly Vegas, but the town does offer some after-dark diversions. Tush-push to country tunes at Mulvaney s. That s the only reason to go to Santee, jokes cynical San Diegan Jerry Bridge. The mayor of this city has a sense of humor, but he s nobody s fool. We ve got to find that blend and equation, says Dale.
Balance is the key word.
And the constant struggle is balancing what we desire to see for our town s future but making sure it s at an appropriate cost. He means cost in terms of community impact, not finances. And from Chet F. Harritt Elementary to West Hills High, Santee s award-winning schools are widely praised. Homes are built. Families move in.