Encinitas City Council District 3 · Nov 3, 2026
Arielle Golden
Candidate for City Council District 3
Arielle Golden is running for Encinitas City Council District 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Ed Sprague.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayPublic policy advisor and community organizer with an MBA from UC San Diego who lives in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Her experience includes food and agriculture policy and local food procurement.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Community Organizer
- Endorsed by
- Congressman Mike Levin and Everytown for Gun Safety, as listed in her candidate statement. Arielle Golden candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.agoldenencinitas.com
Where Arielle Golden stands: positions on the record
Traffic safety1 sourced position
Candidate statement lists safer streets, infrastructure planning and traffic flow as council priorities.
“On the City Council, I will prioritize safer streets, responsible infrastructure planning, and improved traffic flow.”
Own statementArielle Golden candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
Climate1 sourced position
Candidate statement says she would take science-backed action on climate change.
“taking science-backed action to protect Encinitas from a changing climate”
Own statementArielle Golden candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
Homelessness approach2 sourced positions
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Chose housing first over treatment first in a yes-or-no forum question (Sept. 2026).
Forum answerThe Coast News
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Said the housing-versus-treatment-first debate is a false choice and that both are needed (forum, Sept. 2026).
Forum answerThe Coast News
Homelessness programs1 sourced position
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune; not a direct quote
Said she opposed the recent termination of the overnight parking lot program (forum, Sept. 2026).
Forum answerSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 22, 2026
Immigration enforcement1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News
Said the city cannot interfere with ICE actions (forum, Sept. 2026).
“There is nothing the city can do to interfere with ICE actions”
Forum answerThe Coast News
Local control1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Said yes at a forum when asked whether she supports restoring local control over zoning and project approval (all six candidates did, Sept. 2026).
Forum answerThe Coast News
Accessory dwelling units1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Said yes at a forum when asked whether to use accessory dwelling units for infill housing (all candidates but Bruce Ehlers did, Sept. 2026).
Forum answerThe Coast News
Red-light cameras1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Said yes at a forum when asked whether the city should bring back red-light cameras (all six candidates did, Sept. 2026).
Forum answerThe Coast News
Santa Fe Drive1 sourced position
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune; not a direct quote
Said she could support some changes to Santa Fe Drive but not removal of the separated bike lane on the south side (forum, Sept. 2026).
Forum answerSan Diego Union-Tribune · Sep 22, 2026
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