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Encinitas City Council appoints Marco San Antonio to District 4 seat; sworn‑in date to follow resignation
Summary
After interviewing eight applicants for the District 4 vacancy, the Encinitas City Council appointed Marco San Antonio to fill the seat left open when Bruce Ehlers became mayor. The council voted 4–1; Deputy Mayor Lyons voted no. Council plans a formal swearing‑in once San Antonio resigns his water‑district post.
The Encinitas City Council on Jan. 22 appointed Marco San Antonio to represent District 4, filling the seat vacated when Bruce Ehlers was sworn in as mayor. Following interviews with eight applicants, Councilmember O'Hara moved to appoint San Antonio; the motion was seconded and carried 4–1, with Deputy Mayor Lyons voting no.
San Antonio, a long‑time New Encinitas resident and local business owner, told the council he grew up in the community and emphasized local roots and public‑service experience, including prior service on the Olivenhain Municipal Water District board. In his interview he…
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