by EscoIndivOrg | Apr 21, 2026 | Housing, Local Elections, Updates
On April 15, The Council voted to accept the application and begin processing an ill-advised general plan amendment (GPA) for Escondido that would cause high-density housing to encroach into a zoned industrial area. (Support: J. Garcia, C. Garcia and Fitzgerald,...
by EscoIndivOrg | Apr 18, 2026 | Housing, Local Elections, Updates
Here is an County of San Diego compilation of affordable homes rules in the area. Best Practices for Inclusionary/Affordable Homes Rules The County developed this list of programs in the region and the state as they began work on its own policy for increasing...
by EscoIndivOrg | Apr 14, 2026 | Housing, Local Elections, Updates
The city is far behind on production of affordable housing and ‘middle income’ housing. A policy known as ‘inclusionary housing’ is a common tool used by governments to ensure as housing is produced, a full range of housing types is...
by EscoIndivOrg | Apr 14, 2026 | Housing, Local Elections
We are lucky that local housing policy expert Victoria Nayak has started a very helpful YouTube channel to help everyone understand the housing issues in Escondido. Housing over Headlines: The $3 million question Audio File from March 25, 2026 HOME Investment...
by EscoIndivOrg | Apr 9, 2026 | Events, Housing, Immigration, Local Elections, Updates
Mayor Dane White and Deputy Mayor Joe Garcia (D2) have consistently turned their backs on Escondido residents who they are supposed to serve. FAILED TO CANCEL ICE FIRING RANGE CONTRACT PUTTING US AT MORE RISK. Despite massive community protests, they chose to...
by EscoIndivOrg | Apr 4, 2026 | Housing, Local Elections, Updates
The City of Escondido has approximately $583,000 in unspent federal HOME funds from 2017–2018 federal grants and these funds must be spent by September 30, 2026, or they may be recaptured by HUD. The City has been aware of these expiring funds since at least late 2025...
