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Elected officials for Carlsbad — promises, tenure record, and accountability.
Mayor
Keith Blackburn
Mayor2022-2026
Keith Blackburn's mayoral campaign centered primarily on safeguarding public safety and preserving the distinct character and local control of Carlsbad. Key discussions during his run also touched upon addressing homelessness and local governance issues.
City council
Melanie Burkholder
District 1 Council Member2022-2026
Melanie Burkholder's campaign centers heavily on maintaining the distinct character of the city while prioritizing public safety measures for residents. Her platform focuses on addressing core community concerns related to local governance, safety, and neighborhood preservation.
Kevin Shin
District 2 Council Member2024-2028
Priya Bhat-Patel
District 3 Council Member2022-2026
Priya Bhat-Patel's re-election platform centers primarily on enhancing public safety and preserving the unique character of Carlsbad. Her campaign emphasizes community-focused leadership and addressing key municipal issues facing local residents.
Teresa Acosta
District 4 Council Member2024-2028
Former officials (1)
Boards & commissions
Christopher Shayne Horton
Board MemberShelly Sander
Board MemberJennifer Salvetti-Kulla
Board MemberCraig Nowakowski
Board MemberKathryn Rangus
Board MemberBarbara Chung
Board MemberSteven Gish
Board MemberJohn May
Board MemberApril Frieda
Board MemberLalitha Nataraj
Board MemberMichael Zepeda, Jr.
Board MemberEdward Newlands
Board MemberJamie Jacobs
Board MemberKathy Phillips
Board MemberJonathan Veiga
Board MemberCheryl Dillon
Board MemberMichael Ydigoras
Board MemberGina Payne McBride
Board MemberCecilia Schouwe
Board MemberKevin O'Neill
Board MemberGita Nassiri
Board MemberJoe Gisbert
Board MemberRobert Winston
Board MemberAlicia Lafferty
Planning CommissionerDiane Proulx
Board MemberJoe Brisbois
Board MemberBryn Evans
Board MemberSteven Rubinstein
Board MemberTerry Grove
Board MemberOlga Lichten
Board MemberPeter Merz
Planning CommissionerPatrick Connolly
Board MemberCarolyn Alkire
Board MemberJan Neff-Sinclair
Board MemberLarry Laufer
Board MemberRobert Fishman
Board MemberTerri Novak
Board MemberKatherine Peterson
Board MemberBill Ganelin
Board MemberWilliam Sheffler
Board MemberEileen Freedland
Board MemberSteve Nicholes
Board MemberDan Frazee
Board MemberTom Schuck
Board MemberRobert Smith
Board MemberAmy Allemann
Board MemberMichael Corrigan
Board MemberCynthia Norall
Board MemberDiana Clark
Board MemberLori Robbins
Board MemberJames Revell
Board MemberPatty Schreibman
Board MemberSusan Poser
Board MemberBarbara Berger
Board MemberJosh Coelho
Board MemberKatrina Waidelich
Board MemberSpencer Burrows
Planning CommissionerPeter Penseyres
Board MemberJulie Knight
Board MemberRoy Meenes
Planning CommissionerKiley Fitzgerald
Planning CommissionerLawrence Rothman
Board MemberLiam Ferguson
Board MemberNicholas Foster
Planning CommissionerDave Hubinger
Planning CommissionerChih-Wu Chang
Board MemberPeter Kohl
Board MemberCity staff
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