Sheffo will fight against local sales tax increases, high-density mandates and for more transparency at City Hall, local control

Joe Sheffo - a 20-year resident of Encinitas and a former aide to Supervisor Pam Slater-Price and former state Assemblyman, now state Senator, Mark Wyland - today announced he will run to fill one of three seats on the Encinitas City Council that will be contested this fall.

"I've been privileged to work and intern for some of North County 's most effective elected officials. I'd like to take what I've learned from them to help both Encinitas and the region meet the challenges ahead."

Until recently, Sheffo worked as an editor at the North County Times. He left that position to run for city council.

"In the newspaper business it's easy, and often necessary, to criticize. I want to work with my fellow Encinitans to find solutions to the challenges facing our city and the county as a whole.

"As we face attempts by the state to mandate high-density growth by thwarting local control on planning and development, and by local politicians to raise local sales taxes, our values - and our pocketbooks - are under assault.

"We must continue to preserve and expand our system of trails, parks, and open spaces while protecting our coastline. We must also be on the lookout for opportunities to make our city an innovator in alternative energy, clean air, and clean water."

If you are interested in helping the campaign, please contact sheffo4council@yahoo.com.