Encinitas City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Luke Shaffer
Councilmember, District 1; term ends November 2028City of Encinitas
Luke Shaffer (Councilmember, District 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Encinitas City Council after the election.
Encinitas City Council member for District 1, elected in November 2024.
Where Luke Shaffer stands: positions on the record
Homelessness grants1 sourced position
Voted yes to deny applying for a state Encampment Resolution Funding grant (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteEncinitas City Council minutes, June 24, 2026 · Jun 24, 2026
Local control1 sourced position
Introduced, with Jim O'Hara, the council resolution supporting the Our Neighborhood Voices initiative (passed 4-1, May 2025).
Council voteThe Coast News · May 17, 2025
Wildfire evacuation1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to direct staff to scope an Evacuation Master Plan and draft objective evacuation standards (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Council voteEncinitas City Council minutes, Aug. 26, 2026 · Aug 26, 2026
Environmental Commission1 sourced position
Moved to approve the Environmental Commission's FY 2026-27 work plan (passed 3-1, with one abstention, Aug. 2026).
Council voteEncinitas City Council minutes, Aug. 26, 2026 · Aug 26, 2026
Traffic safety1 sourced position
Voted yes to approve the Mobility & Traffic Safety Commission's FY 2026-27 work plan with added enforcement goals (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteEncinitas City Council minutes, Aug. 26, 2026 · Aug 26, 2026
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