Encinitas City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Brad Lefkowits
Candidate for City Council District 4
Brad Lefkowits is running for Encinitas City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Marco San Antonio.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayLandscape designer and small business owner on the Encinitas Urban Forest Advisory Committee since 2023. His statement says he served as the committee's chair.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Small Business Owner
- Endorsed by
- Congressman Mike Levin, as listed in his candidate statement. Brad Lefkowits candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.bradlefkowits.com
Where Brad Lefkowits stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Candidate statement says he will pursue housing solutions for young families and the local workforce.
“He will pursue housing solutions that actually help young families and our local workforce remain part of our community.”
Own statementBrad Lefkowits candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
Local control2 sourced positions
As reported by The Coast News
Said at the forum that repeating the phrase local control is not a plan (Sept. 2026).
“Simply repeating the phrase ‘local control’ is not a plan”
Forum answerThe Coast News
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Said yes at a forum when asked whether he supports restoring local control over zoning and project approval (all six candidates did, Sept. 2026).
Forum answerThe Coast News
Homelessness approach1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Chose housing first over treatment first at the League of Women Voters forum (Sept. 2026).
Forum answerThe Coast News
License plate readers1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Said he wanted the city to hold a public hearing on license plate cameras (forum, 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
Traffic safety1 sourced position
Campaign site lists safe roads for all users as a priority.
“Prioritize infrastructure investments that make our neighborhoods safer, with a clear focus on safe roads for all users.”
Own statementBrad Lefkowits campaign site
Also running for City Council District 4
- Marco San Antonio (incumbent)
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