Escondido City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Judy Fitzgerald
Councilmember, District 4; seat next on the ballot in 2028City of Escondido
Judy Fitzgerald (Councilmember, District 4) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Escondido City Council after the election.
Former Carlsbad and Oceanside police officer who founded Escondido's CrossFit Xystum gym. She won the District 4 council seat in 2024.
Where Judy Fitzgerald stands: positions on the record
ICE firing range2 sourced positions
As reported by The Coast News
Said fear about immigration enforcement had been fueled partly by misleading language; the motion to cancel the ICE range agreement got no second (Feb. 2026).
“But we have to understand the legality of these actions.”
Own statementThe Coast News · Feb 27, 2026
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune; not a direct quote
Supported Councilmember Consuelo Martinez's request for an update on the contract, saying the item would be informational only (Sept. 2026).
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · Oct 1, 2026
Encampments1 sourced position
Moved to adopt amendments to the city's encampment ordinance (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteEscondido City Council minutes, May 13, 2026 · May 13, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Moved to table, then voted no on, converting a 49-bed emergency shelter run by Interfaith Community Services to withdrawal management services (passed 3-2, Feb. 2025).
Council voteEscondido City Council minutes, Feb. 19, 2025 · Feb 19, 2025
Housing1 sourced position
Moved to authorize a general plan amendment request for up to 82 multifamily units on land designated light industrial (passed 3-2, April 2026).
Council voteEscondido City Council minutes, April 15, 2026 · Apr 15, 2026
Kit Carson Park ice rink1 sourced position
Seconded an agreement with The Rinks Foundation to study a three-sheet ice facility in Kit Carson Park (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteEscondido City Council minutes, June 3, 2026 · Jun 3, 2026
Bicycles and mobility devices1 sourced position
Moved to introduce the ordinance regulating bicycles, nonmotorized vehicles and mobility devices (passed 4-1, Aug. 2026).
Council voteEscondido City Council minutes, Aug. 26, 2026 · Aug 26, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Escondido City Council, District 4 in 2024 (won).
Own statementSan Diego County Registrar of Voters · Nov 5, 2024
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