Encinitas Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Rimga Viskanta
Candidate for Mayor
Rimga Viskanta is running for mayor of Encinitas in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Bruce Ehlers.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodaySan Dieguito Union High School District trustee and accounting manager with eight years on two school boards. She worked in the City of Solana Beach Finance Department and City Manager's Office.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Trustee, San Dieguito Union High School District
- Endorsed by
- Congressman Mike Levin, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner and the Sierra Club, as listed in her candidate statement. Rimga Viskanta candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
- Campaign website
- www.voteforviskanta.com
All six candidates, including mayoral candidates Bruce Ehlers and Rimga Viskanta, answered questions at a Sept. 17, 2026 League of Women Voters forum. The Coast News
Where Rimga Viskanta stands: positions on the record
Housing1 sourced position
Candidate statement lists small-scale housing as a mayoral priority.
“Support small-scale housing that fits our neighborhoods and public services.”
Own statementRimga Viskanta candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
Traffic safety1 sourced position
Candidate statement lists safer streets for pedestrians, bicyclists and drivers as a mayoral priority.
“Make streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers through data-driven investments.”
Own statementRimga Viskanta candidate statement, City of Encinitas Clerk · Aug 1, 2026
Homelessness approach1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News
Chose treatment first over housing first at the League of Women Voters forum (Sept. 2026).
“Forcing people into treatment IS a compassionate act”
Forum answerThe Coast News
License plate readers1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News
Framed license plate cameras as a Fourth Amendment concern at the forum (Sept. 2026).
“It’s about the Fourth Amendment”
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
Council meeting conduct1 sourced position
As reported by The Coast News
Said she kept order as a school board president by following established rules (forum, Sept. 2026).
“The way I brought order was I followed the rules”
Forum answerThe Coast News
Also running for Mayor
- Bruce Ehlers (incumbent)
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