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Encinitas council appoints Marco San Antonio to fill District 4 seat after contentious public debate
Summary
The Encinitas City Council appointed Marco San Antonio to the District 4 vacancy on Jan. 22 following a public interview process with eight applicants and an extended public comment period. The council vote carried with a single recorded no from Deputy Mayor Lyons.
The Encinitas City Council on Jan. 22 appointed Marco San Antonio to fill the District 4 council vacancy, a seat that will be up for election in November 2026. The council voted to appoint San Antonio after interviewing eight applicants and hearing extended public comment both supporting and opposing candidates.
The vacancy opened when Bruce Ehlers was sworn in as mayor in December, leaving the council with two options: call a special election or fill the seat by appointment. At the Dec. 11 direction of council, staff solicited applications; eight qualified residents applied and were interviewed in public on Jan. 22.
Council deliberations followed presentations by the candidates, public comment and cross‑questioning by council members. Several residents praised particular applicants as ready…
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