Encinitas City Council District 4 · Nov 3, 2026
Marco San Antonio
Candidate for City Council District 4 (incumbent)
Marco San Antonio, the incumbent, is running for Encinitas City Council District 4 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Brad Lefkowits.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayAppointed District 4 member of the Encinitas City Council, business owner and former reserve firefighter. He was elected to the Olivenhain Municipal Water District board in 2022.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Appointed Councilmember/Businessman
- Campaign website
- www.marco4encinitas.com
Marco San Antonio was appointed to the District 4 seat in January 2024 after Bruce Ehlers was elected mayor; the Nov. 3 ballot offers a full four-year term. City of Encinitas
Where Marco San Antonio stands: positions on the record
Wildfire evacuation2 sourced positions
Candidate statement says he will advance the permanent Olivenhain Fire Station and establish an evacuation plan.
“I successfully spearheaded full staffing of Encinitas Fire Station #6 and will advance the permanent Olivenhain Fire Station and establish a clear Evacuation Plan.”
Own statementMarco San Antonio candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
Voted yes 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
Local control1 sourced position
Candidate statement describes himself as a voice for local control.
“Your voice for local control, I will continue putting residents before developer interests, prioritizing our unique community character and quality of life.”
Own statementMarco San Antonio candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
Homelessness grants1 sourced position
Seconded the motion to deny applying for a state Encampment Resolution Funding grant and voted yes (passed 4-1, June 2026).
Council voteEncinitas City Council minutes, June 24, 2026 · Jun 24, 2026
Homelessness approach1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News; not a direct quote
Chose treatment first over housing first at the League of Women Voters forum and named the San Diego Rescue Mission as a treatment partner (Sept. 2026).
Forum answerThe Coast News
License plate readers1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News
Described the Flock license plate cameras as an invasion of privacy at the forum (Sept. 2026).
“an invasion of privacy”
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
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
Traffic safety1 sourced position
Seconded the substitute motion approving 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
Environmental Commission1 sourced position
Voted yes on approving 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
What Marco San Antonio said vs. how Marco San Antonio voted
Wildfire evacuation
In their words
Candidate statement says he will advance the permanent Olivenhain Fire Station and establish an evacuation plan.
Aug 1, 2026 ·Marco San Antonio candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
On the record
Voted yes to direct staff to scope an Evacuation Master Plan and draft objective evacuation standards (passed 5-0, Aug. 2026).
Aug 26, 2026 ·Encinitas City Council minutes, Aug. 26, 2026 · Aug 26, 2026
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