One is we need to increase the number and pay level of jobs, mainly for our local residents, by building business parks. We need to do a better job of working with Escondido school districts to assist them in acquiring sites. Another priority would be revitalization of old Escondido neighborhoods and downtown. As a lifetime public servant and teacher, I know how to listen to people and will not be controlled by special interests. Redevelop existing space downtown, residential and industrial before building out farther.
Growth is definitely an issue.
We can't live in the past, but there is a beauty about Escondido I'd like to maintain. We need more professional jobs, more economic development. I'd like to see more white collar jobs, so the average person can make a good income and afford middle-income housing. Escondido High School graduate. Growth is going to be a bigger issue as we go.