ENCINITAS — After touring around the globe and again once more, lifelong North County resident Pam Redela hopes to interact her group in decision-making on a municipal degree.
Redela, who lives in Village Park along with her husband of 20 years and their kids, is operating towards former planning chairman Bruce Ehlers for the District 4 seat on the Encinitas City Council in November’s basic election.
Redela earned her doctorate from U.C. San Diego, finding out Spanish language and literature with a spotlight on girls’s activism in locations similar to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Cuba.
“These experiences showed me the value of collaboration,” Redela instructed The Coast News. “My bilingual abilities and understanding of multiculturalism were beneficial in my work with the Parkdale Lane PTA and will continue to benefit my work as the District 4 representative on the city council.”
Housing
Redela mentioned addressing housing points within the metropolis is just not a one-person job, and she or he hopes to interact with town’s present commissions and planning teams to “design proposals that will bring the city of Encinitas into compliance with affordable housing mandates.”
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“I believe that we can maintain the unique character of our city while responding to housing needs by educating Encinitas voters on the big picture,” Redela mentioned.
Redela sees town’s present dilemma in reaching reasonably priced housing targets set by the state – a standard incidence all through the state – as a possibility to get inventive with outdated and/or unused present constructions.
“My hope is that with thorough public education on the benefit of building electrification and energy-efficient redesign of underutilized spaces, we can do our part in the region to address climate change,” Redela mentioned.
Environmental
Redela mentioned she is inspired by the extent of group engagement within the El Camino Real Specific Plan, including that giant mixed-use and housing developments are intently tied to town’s environmental points.
“[It’s] an attempt to find solutions to our affordable housing issue that will provide climate change mitigation by reducing mass asphalt spaces and adding more green space in the form of micro-parks, trails, greenery,” Redela mentioned of the El Camino Real planning.
Redela is pleased with town’s energetic function in addressing local weather change; she acknowledges “climate change will not be solved day by one day by Encinitas alone.”
She additionally helps selling suitability in meals service and backs the concept of “reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose.”
“Raising awareness around simple lifestyle changes that add up to big environmental impact is something I am passionate about and active in,” Redela mentioned.
Homelessness
Calling applications, such because the sheriff’s Homeless Assistance Resource Team and secure parking, Redela mentioned she stands behind present group efforts to assist the unhoused and would proceed that help as a council member.
“We must have compassion for those who are suffering,” she mentioned. “I will address this issue from a position of care for the safety of all by supporting existing policies and practices and working with surrounding cities to coordinate efforts. We can be an example for other cities to emulate, which will distribute the cost and responsibilities across the region.”
Crime and Safety
Redela attributes town’s “small-town ethos” to its comparatively low crime charges in Southern California.
“Folks watch out for each other,” she mentioned.
However, Redela mentioned the the crime she does see, usually, is expounded to medicine and alcohol in a concentrated space of town.
“I would love to see us develop a micro-transit system that would allow for free local transportation, which could hopefully eliminate drinking and drinking for the patrons of our bars and restaurants,” Redela mentioned.
She added that utilizing the bus or shuttle might additionally lower the variety of vehicles on the highway and assist the native financial system by decreasing the necessity for rideshare apps – including that fares may very well be stored nominal or free.
“I certainly enjoy a night out on the 101, and while I use rideshare, I would definitely make use of micro transit if it were available,” Redela mentioned.
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