TOP ISSUES
HOMELESSNESS
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Elias, with a strong non-profit background in homelessness, has successfully gotten people off the streets and into housing and employment. Escondido needs to enhance its partnership with service providers to reduce homelessness and provide people with the necessary help.
Since the current mayor took office, homelessness has risen by more
Elias, with a strong non-profit background in homelessness, has successfully gotten people off the streets and into housing and employment. Escondido needs to enhance its partnership with service providers to reduce homelessness and provide people with the necessary help.
Since the current mayor took office, homelessness has risen by more than 10%. He has alienated and unfunded our largest homeless non profits.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Elias supports the development of new affordable housing in Escondido. In his current role, he pairs individuals with affordable housing as a means of addressing homelessness. This ensuring Escondidans can continue living in the community they call home.
The current mayor has voted against nearly 100 new housing units, including affordable housing.
PUBLIC SAFETY
INFRASTRUCTURE/TRAFFIC
INFRASTRUCTURE/TRAFFIC
Elias believes true public safety means investing in both law enforcement and community programs that prevent crime before it happens. Safe neighborhoods require collaboration, not neglect.
Under the current mayor, Escondido has seen an increase of 6.5% in Violent Crime and 11.1% in Robberies
INFRASTRUCTURE/TRAFFIC
INFRASTRUCTURE/TRAFFIC
INFRASTRUCTURE/TRAFFIC
Elias knows residents are frustrated with potholes, aging roads, and worsening traffic. He believes Escondido needs to prioritize investment in infrastructure and smarter traffic solutions.
Meanwhile, the current mayor has alienated the City from local transportation agencies. Leaving Escondido, the City that most uses public transportation, cut out of major projects.