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TGIF Concerts in the Parks summer lineup announced
Carlsbad's TGIF Concerts in the Parks series, one of the city’s most popular summer activities, is back in person this summer.
05/26/2022 11:24 AM
City Manager's Update, May 26, 2022
Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a time when focus begins to shift to summer plans. For me, it is exciting for another reason: May is when we present our proposed city budget to the public and the City Council for the first time. More on that plus these updates in today’s edition:
05/26/2022
Balanced budget presented
At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the public got its first look at a balanced city budget that maintains all core city services and continues more than a dozen new programs aimed at improving public safety, maintaining an excellent quality of life and protecting the environment.
05/25/2022
Enhancing services at homeless shelter
This week the City Council approved a grant to enhance clinical services at Carlsbad’s only emergency homeless shelter, another step in the city’s work to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad.
05/25/2022
Number homeless in Carlsbad down 20%
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Carlsbad has decreased by 20% since 2020, while the countywide number increased by 10%, based on the latest regional count, released May 19.
05/19/2022 3:01 PM
City Manager's Update, May 19, 2022
This week I have a short COVID-19 update, followed by other news of the week, including:
05/19/2022
Carlsbad economy strong, some warning signs ahead
Carlsbad’s economy is continuing its strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, with taxes from hotel room night stays and retail sales far exceeding projections. However, the war in Ukraine, inflation and a gradual lessening of pent-up demand from COVID-19 lockdowns mean ongoing vigilance is neede
05/17/2022 6:38 PM
Give input on accessory dwelling units program
The city is seeking input to help develop a program to encourage more accessory dwelling units to comply with new state housing laws.
05/13/2022 5:04 PM
City Manager's Update, May 12, 2022
Protecting public safety and the environment were main themes at this week’s City Council meeting. I’ll recap those items plus more below:
05/12/2022
Single-use materials bans
The Carlsbad City Council took steps Tuesday that will phase in changes over the next three years to reduce the amount of single-use plastics that end up in landfills.
05/11/2022
Vacancies on city commissions
The City of Carlsbad is seeking residents interested in filling several vacancies on city advisory boards, commissions and committees.
05/10/2022
Major projects moving forward
On May 3, the City Council held a special meeting to finish its discussion about major “capital improvement projects" planned for the next five years to ensure they are in alignment with the goals of its five-year strategic plan, which is scheduled to be completed this summer. Capital improvement pr
05/09/2022 12:21 PM
Free smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm programs
Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms save lives. Carlsbad residents can take advantage of two separate programs designed to help them stay safe at home.
05/09/2022
City Manager's Update, May 5, 2022
May is shaping up to be a busy month. We have a lot to share this week, including updates on the city’s new e-bike safety laws, a recap of this week’s City Council special meeting and what the statewide drought situation means for Carlsbad. I’ll cover all this and more in today’s update.
05/05/2022
Prepare for wildfires
It’s Wildfire Preparedness Week, and the City of Carlsbad is sharing tips to help residents protect their homes and families.
05/04/2022 9:31 AM
City receives Golden Watchdog award
The City of Carlsbad was honored last week by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA) with the 2022 Golden Watchdog award in the Transportation, Utilities, and Infrastructure category for the city’s commitment to protecting the water supply through its new ACTION System.
05/04/2022