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Escondido council declares Planning Commission vacancy after disputed early removal notice
Summary
The Escondido City Council voted to declare a vacancy on the Planning Commission after public comment from incumbent David Barber and a council discussion about transparency and aligning the commission with council priorities. The motion passed 4-1, with Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez the lone no vote.
Escondido Mayor Dane M. White and the City Council voted to declare a vacancy on the Planning Commission following public comment from incumbent commissioner David Barber and discussion among council members.
Barber, who described the seat as his "third tour of duty" on the Planning Commission and said he had one year remaining on his term, asked council to explain why an early vacancy declaration had been proposed and requested courtesy…
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