Candidate for
Council Member; City of Encinitas

"I've lived in Encinitas for 34 years, retired from UCSD after 27 years, raised my family here, and I absolutely love my city."

Prior to being elected to the Encinitas City Council in 2000, Maggie Houlihan:

• Was a local community activist
• Served on the San Diego County Fish and Wildlife Advisory Commission
• Was awarded the United Way Community Hero Award for her work on behalf of adult and child literacy, people with disabilities, and animal welfare.
• Served on the Encinitas Mayor's Task Force on the Homeless
• Was a Board Member of Spay/Neuter Action Project (SNAP)

Advanced a Healthy Economy

• Passed balanced budgets with increased financial reserves.
• Revitalized downtowns: Downtown Sstreetscape Phase 1 completed; Phase 2, Leucadia North 101, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea started.
• Supported programs to promote Encinitas as a business and cultural destination.

• Implemented a successful Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for new projects.
• Launched online registration for city services and email notification for residents.
• Improved City interaction with Encinitas residents.

• Acquired 43 acres of parkland and 2 acres of prime wildlife habitat.
• Moving force in the regional Multiple Habitat Conservaton Plan (MHCP) adoption.
• Spearheaded the city's successful Blue Ribbon Environmental Panel.
• Introduced Escondido Creek Watershed Alliance regional partnership.

• Initiated the "Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25" neighborhood safety program.
• Improved traffic flow by synchronizing traffic lights.
• Implemented Red Light Camera program to improve the safety of intersections.

• Championed ocean-view library using green building features.
• Dedicated three active-use parks and initiated planning of 43-acre multi-use park.
• Led the Cultural Tourism Committee which launched initiatives focused on commerce, historic preservation, arts and culture.
• Implemented effective, customer-friendly recycling and household hazardous waste disposal programs.
• Adopted Trails Master Plan and designated dog park sites.
• Expedited Safe Routes to school program to ensure the safety of our children.
• Represented Encinitas regionally on SANDAG Planning Commission, Encina Wastewater Authority, and Regional Solid Waste Authority.
• Advocated expanded Senior Center nutritional lunch program.