I wanted to begin today’s update with a big thank you to everyone who wrote in after my first update last week. Your well wishes meant a lot as I begin serving as your new City Manager. Many of you also told me you enjoyed the behind-the-scenes story that pulled back the curtain on the unique way
12/26/2024 6:30 PM
Many of you have asked if this weekly update would continue once I became your City Manager. Well, today was my first official day, and this evening I am pleased to share my very first City Manager’s Update.
12/19/2024 6:30 PM
With Thanksgiving a little later this year, the holidays are coming up quickly. Today I’ll tell you about three upcoming events to help you get into the spirit, along with these updates:
12/12/2024 5:55 PM
As promised, today I have more news to share about the upcoming City Manager transition. I’ll give you all the details (including the unique connection my successor has to this newsletter).
12/05/2024 6:00 PM
As you get prepared for next week’s Thanksgiving holiday, I’ll reveal why stopping one common holiday tradition could have a surprising benefit to our environment (and your wallet).
11/21/2024 9:00 PM
Today, we are carrying on with our veterans theme from last week by reporting on the next steps for creating artwork at the highest point of our future Veterans Memorial Park.
11/14/2024 6:00 PM
Next week, the city will hold three public meetings about issues important to our community: environmental sustainability, reducing homelessness and bringing people together through art.
11/07/2024
This week the City Council updated some city building codes. Today, I’ll go over what building codes are, why they need updating and how they help keep you and your families safe. More on that plus these stories in today’s issue:
10/31/2024 6:30 PM
Now that summer is over, we’ve started a major infrastructure replacement project along the coast that you’ll want to know about. I’ll give you the details plus the following updates in this week’s edition:
10/24/2024 6:30 PM
This week the city engaged in a bit of subterfuge, but don’t worry, it was for a good cause. I’ll share the heartwarming story along with these stories in today’s update:
10/17/2024 6:30 PM
I’m back to writing about the city budget, this time with a focus on how the city uses unspent funds from the previous fiscal year to improve our financial position in future years.
10/10/2024 6:30 PM
In this week’s update, I’ll tell you about two city-sponsored pieces of legislation that were just signed into law. One will address the number one complaint we get from residents about e-bike safety.
10/03/2024 6:30 PM
This week we saw an example of how new state housing laws are affecting local control over development. I’ll explain what happened, and how the City Council still found a way to address community concerns within the narrow authority that remains.
09/26/2024 6:10 PM
This week, I’m launching a new series to bring you inside our annual Citizens Academy, which recently got underway. And with the first day of fall on Sunday, I’ve got some seasonal tips to help you grow your garden
09/19/2024 6:30 PM
This week, I’ll go over some of the actions the City Council has taken to address new state housing laws and show you the final design approved Tuesday for the Monroe Street Pool renovation.
09/12/2024 6:30 PM
With Labor Day behind us, today I’ll give you a recap of our most popular summer programs, along with an explainer about a topic of great interest in our community. Here’s the full rundown:
09/05/2024 6:30 PM
As we head into Labor Day weekend, the Carlsbad Police Department is asking for your help. I’ll explain why and bring you up to speed on these other topics in today’s edition:
08/29/2024 6:30 PM
This week’s update focuses on how City Council’s recent investments in public safety and the environment are paying off, plus where to catch a glimpse of a little bird that’s sending us a big message about the health of our natural resources. Here’s this week’s rundown:
08/22/2024 6:30 PM
This week our 2024 TGIF Concerts in the Parks season comes to a close. I’ll tell you who’s set to perform, along with these updates for the week:
08/15/2024 6:30 PM
I have good news to share on the traffic safety front this week but need your help to keep it going. I’ll share all the details on that plus other news of the week in today’s update:
08/08/2024 6:30 PM
