Campaign Coverage — City of Escondido, education boards
News coverage of 2010 campaigns for races in the City of Escondido and boards for local school and community college districts
Candidates for Mayor
- Sam Abed (Website) EDC Rating: unacceptable
- Joe Bologna (Website) EDC Rating: unacceptable
- Tom D’Agosta (Website) EDC Rating: acceptable
- Dick Daniels (Website)
Candidates for City Council
- (EDC Member) Richard Barron (Website) EDC Rating: acceptable
- Jim Crone (Website) EDC Rating: unacceptable
- (EDC Member) Carmen Miranda (Website) EDC Rating: acceptable
- (EDC Member) Jason Everitt (Website) EDC endorsed
- Ed Gallo (Website) EDC Rating: unacceptable
- Lori Holt Pfeiler (Website)
- Marie Waldron (Website) EDC Rating: unacceptable
Candidates for education boards
- (EDC Member) Paul ‘Mac’ McNamara (Palomar College Trustee) (Website) SDCDP & EDC Endorsed
- Jose Fragozo (Escondido Elementary School Board) (Website) SDCDP & EDC rating: acceptable
School board and community college candidates for North County
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 27, 2010
For election results, see our post on Escondido City results.
Updated results shrink Gallo’s lead over Pfeiler
North County Times, November 6, 2010
Two incumbents remain as Escondido union trustees
Race is still too close to call for third seat on the school board
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 4, 2010
EDITORIAL: Escondido opts for the hard line
The San Diego Union-Tribune, November 4, 2010
Gallo appears to have defeated Pfeiler for council seat
Narrow victory restores majority focused on immigration
North County Times, November 4, 2010
Two incumbents lose seats in Escondido school races
Most trustees earn re-election in 7 districts
North County Times, November 4, 2010
EDITORIAL: McNamara for Governing Board
The Telescope (student newspaper at Palomar College), November 1, 2010
Mayoral candidates differ on ballpark, economic development
Three candidates battle in highly competitive race
North County Times, October 31, 2010
Proposed ballpark key issue in council race
Candidates also clash on jobs, experience, immigration
North County Times, October 31, 2010
City Hall hosts voter forum in Spanish
Nonpartisan program presents ballot information
North County Times, October 31, 2010
Candidate threatens injunction against property purchase
North County Times, October 31, 2010
Candidates using ‘slate mailers,’ despite deception concerns
Goal is reaching voters in every possible way
North County Times, October 30, 2010
5 running for Escondido K-8 school board
Budget, student achievement are among top issues in district; three seats open
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 30, 2010
Anonymous signs attack council candidate Pfeiler
Unusual approach might violate city election law
North County Times, October 29, 2010
EDITORIAL: Escondido’s future and the mayor’s race
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 28, 2010
Teachers union spends about $8,400 for challengers in EUSD race
Spending in San Marcos Unified race remains low
North County Times, October 27, 2010
OPINION: Time to trade in Escondido ’4′ for a new hand
North County Times, October 27, 2010
Tuesday’s vote will bring new mayor to Escondido
4 candidates are vying for top spot; post had been held by Pfeiler for 12 years
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 27, 2010
School district candidates square off in forum one week before election
Incumbents, challengers at odds on several issues
North County Times, October 27, 2010
Escondido Candidates Q & A — Escondido Union School Board
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 26, 2010
Controversial Mailer In Escondido Makes Immigration A Local Issue
KPBS Radio, October 25, 2010
OPINION: Abed’s scare-the-heck-out-of -‘em mailer actually could get him elected
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 25, 2010
‘Lame duck’ council could approve $50M ballpark
Timing of vote could allow Nov. 2 election losers to make decision
North County Times, October 24, 2010
Candidates on spending spree this month
Abed, Waldron spent nearly half their money in 2 weeks
North County Times, October 23, 2010
‘Wild West’ campaign sign battle erupts
Accusations over illegal signs fly among mayoral, council candidates
North County Times, October 22, 2010
Campaign mailer called deceptive
Abed calls Daniels soft on illegal immigration
North County Times, October 19, 2010
Candidates criticizing developer campaign contributions
Some question ethics, but others defend donations
North County Times, October 16, 2010
Bolstering city’s budget leads campaign issues
Ballpark also concerns 7 candidates pursuing 2 seats in Escondido City Council race
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 15, 2010
Protestors say police harassed, videotaped them
Demonstrators were picketing sobriety checkpoint
North County Times, October 12, 2010
EDITORIAL: Carmen Miranda for Escondido City Council
La Prensa San Diego, October 8, 2010
Barron says July DUI arrest was politically motivated
Police say council candidate failed field sobriety test
North County Times, October 8, 2010
Council candidate faces misdemeanor DUI charge
The San Diego Union-Tribune, October 8, 2010
Teachers union backs campaign for EUSD challengers
Two of three incumbents not raising money for campaign
North County Times, October 8, 2010
EDITORIAL: Vote Daniels for Escondido mayor
Pfeiler, Crone should take spots on Escondido council
North County Times, October 7, 2010
Rush of contributions bolsters Pfeiler’s council campaign
Abed maintains fundraising lead in mayor’s race
North County Times, October 6, 2010
Escondido City Council/Mayor Races
Kent Davy and Logan Jenkins on KPBS Radio, October 4, 2010
OPINION: Accreditation is serious business to Palomar College
North County Times, October 4, 2010
Door-to-door voter visits crucial to campaigns
Personal contact boosts name recognition, gets message out
North County Times, October 3, 2010
Waldron shifts focus to jobs, revitalizing city’s core
Conservative incumbent says No. 1 goal is economic prosperity
North County Times, October 2, 2010
Big projects made Pfeiler seek 4 more years
Longtime mayor seeks council seat
North County Times, October 1, 2010
Miranda broadens platform in second council run
Key issues include welfare of ordinary citizens, government waste
North County Times, September 29, 2010
Gallo wants to restore fiscal conservatism to council
Goals include economic development, cleaning city up
North County Times, September 29, 2010
Chamber chooses Abed, Daniels, Crone, Pfeiler, Waldron
North County Times, September 28, 2010
OPINION: Citizens at the top of the organizational chart
North County Times, September 28, 2010
Daniels could remain on Escondido council if Abed’s elected mayor
Centrist views could make him appealing appointee
North County Times, September 28, 2010
Everitt touts government expertise, back-to-basics approach
North County Times, September 28, 2010
Palomar trustee candidates spar on budget, accreditation
Incumbents and challenger disagree whether school’s spending reflects its goals
North County Times, September 27, 2010
Crone plans to bring scrutiny, business expertise to council
Prominent local contractor wants to improve city
North County Times, September 27, 2010
OPINION: Yin & Yang in Escondido politics
The San Diego Union-Tribune, September 26, 2010
Barron focused on pension reform, bad planning, need for new blood
North County Times, September 26, 2010
Escondido Hispanics Feeling Under Siege
La Prensa, September 24, 2010
Test scores, funding, safety among issues in EUSD board race
Three incumbents face two challengers in November election
North County Times, September 24, 2010
Dems endorse Everitt for council
North County Times, September 21, 2010
Teachers union endorses challengers in elementary board race
Incumbents decline offer to meet with association leaders
North County Times, September 19, 2010
Daniels says he’d be great ambassador for city
North County Times, September 18, 2010
D’Agosta touts business acumen, careful approach to development
North County Times, September 16, 2010
Citizens group endorses Crone, Barron
North County Times, September 16, 2010
Bologna wants to restore city’s glory
North County Times, September 15, 2010
Abed’s focus on cutting city expenses, attracting better jobs
Councilman running for mayor against 3 opponents
North County Times, September 14, 2010
Council candidates debate ballpark, pensions, city’s image
Pfeiler says facility would spark development
North County Times, September 2, 2010
OPINION: Pfeiler’s move seems calculated
North County Times, August 29, 2010
Mayoral candidates clash on ballpark, pension reform, jobs
Forum draws nearly 100 people
North County Times, August 26, 2010
Judge allows Pfeiler to rewrite illegal ballot statement
Opponents contend opportunity is unfair
North County Times, August 26, 2010
Multiple remedies proposed for Pfeiler ballot statement
Judge’s decision slated for Wednesday
North County Times, August 24, 2010
Abed to challenge Pfeiler’s campaign statement
Mayoral candidate says endorsement, criticism of other candidates not allowed by law
North County Times, August 19, 2010
Crone, D’Agosta want ballpark built closer to downtown
City says idea has merit, but many hurdles exist
North County Times, August 15, 2010
Longtime mayor drops retirement plans, decides to seek council seat
North County Times, August 12, 2010
Outgoing Escondido mayor joins council race
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 12, 2010
Four file paperwork to be city’s next mayor
North County Times, August 12, 2010
Public safety unions split council endorsements
Firefighters choose Everitt; police choose Crone
North County Times, August 7, 2010
OPINION: Dream, reality of a ballpark
Tom D’Agosta in North County Times, August 5, 2010
Firefighters union endorses Everitt for council
North County Times, August 4, 2010
Personal loans help D’Agosta, Crone boost council campaigns
$235,900 raised for mayor’s race is city record
North County Times, August 3, 2010
D’Agosta wants City Council term limits
Proposal may be key issue in mayor’s race
North County Times, August 1, 2010
OPINION: He’s (Tom D’Agosta) changing the course of mayoral race
The San Diego Union-Tribune, July 25, 2010
OPINION: Escondido citizens need council that listens
North County Times, July 7, 2010
Latina activist joins council race
Miranda says immigration won’t be campaign’s only focus
North County Times, July 3, 2010
Mobile home group endorses Crone, Barron for council
North County Times, July 2, 2010
Local businessman becomes fourth candidate in mayor’s race
North County Times, June 18, 2010
Union endorsements make mayor’s race more competitive
Firefighters choose D’Agosta; police pick Daniels
North County Times, May 28, 2010
Mobile home group endorses D’Agosta for mayor
North County Times, May 11, 2010
FORUM: Escondido needs to rebuild historical downtown
Jason Everitt in the North County Times, May 9, 2010
Mayor candidates chasing early endorsements
Support sought from unions, chambers, trade groups
North County Times, April 25, 2010
Two candidates enter council race
Field expands to seven for November election
North County Times, April 23, 2010
Daniels narrows Abed’s fundraising lead in mayor’s race
Margin narrowed from $37,000 to $18,000
North County Times, February 3, 2010
Mayoral candidates get off to early start
The San Diego Union-Tribune, August 6, 2009
Abed has big fundraising lead over Daniels in 2010 mayor’s race
North County Times, August 3, 2009
Rusty Harris: Mayoral edge tips to Abed
North County Times, April 2, 2009