Is it the end of San Diego’s decidedly pro-housing majority? There was an earthquake at City Hall this week about ADUs 

At the same time, Poway City Council has reached a telenovela level of drama, we’ll break it down.

 

SHOW NOTES

 

00:00:00 Opening 

00:04:15 Controversial Encanto ADU Policy

From KPBS

San Diego City Council repeals controversial footnote targeting Southeastern neighborhoods

 

Encanto neighbors say their infrastructure can’t support the ‘granny towers’ coming to backyards

 

Gloria 'exploring options' after surprise City Council vote seeking repeal of landmark housing program

 

San Diego City Council Meeting

Cue to: 3:51:00 - 3:55:00

 

00:29:22 Poway Telenovela

Poway City Attorney Accuses Councilmember of Harassment, Intimidation

Poway City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher accused Councilmember Tony Blain during a contentious City Council meeting of harassment, intimidation, bullying and retaliation. 

 

https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/01/22/poway-city-attorney-accuses-councilmember-of-harassment-intimidation/

 

Poway council member threatened recall effort against colleague based on how he voted

Councilmember Tony Blain was accused of trying to bribe and extort his colleague Peter De Hoff in emails.

 

Poway City Council Meeting where drama unfolded





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Is it the end of San Diego&rsquo;s decidedly pro-housing majority? There was an earthquake at City Hall this week about ADUs&nbsp;
At the same time, Poway City Council has reached a telenovela level of drama, we&rsquo;ll break it down.
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SHOW NOTES
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00:00:00 Opening&nbsp;
00:04:15 Controversial Encanto ADU Policy
From KPBS
<a href="https://www.kpbs.org/news/racial-justice-social-equity/2025/01/28/san-diego-city-council-repeals-controversial-footnote-targeting-southeastern-neighborhoods">San Diego City Council repeals controversial footnote targeting Southeastern neighborhoods</a>
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<a href="https://www.kpbs.org/news/racial-justice-social-equity/2025/01/29/encanto-neighbors-say-their-infrastructure-cant-support-the-granny-towers-coming-to-backyards">Encanto neighbors say their infrastructure can&rsquo;t support the &lsquo;granny towers&rsquo; coming to backyards</a>
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<a href="https://www.kpbs.org/news/local/2025/01/29/gloria-exploring-options-after-surprise-city-council-vote-seeking-repeal-of-landmark-housing-program">Gloria 'exploring options' after surprise City Council vote seeking repeal of landmark housing program</a>
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<a href="https://app.slack.com/client/T02MJQX00/C02N1MM7P">San Diego City Council Meeting</a>
Cue to: 3:51:00 - 3:55:00
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00:29:22 Poway Telenovela
<a href="https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/01/22/poway-city-attorney-accuses-councilmember-of-harassment-intimidation/">Poway City Attorney Accuses Councilmember of Harassment, Intimidation</a>
Poway City Attorney Alan Fenstermacher accused Councilmember Tony Blain during a contentious City Council meeting of harassment, intimidation, bullying and retaliation.&nbsp;
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https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/01/22/poway-city-attorney-accuses-councilmember-of-harassment-intimidation/
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<a href="https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/01/21/poway-council-member-threatened-recall-effort-against-colleague-based-on-how-he-voted/">Poway council member threatened recall effort against colleague based on how he voted</a>
Councilmember Tony Blain was accused of trying to bribe and extort his colleague Peter De Hoff in emails.
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<a href="https://powayca.new.swagit.com/videos/326454">Poway City Council Meeting where drama unfolded</a>
 
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This is Voice of San Diego’s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.

This is Voice of San Diego&rsquo;s weekly spitfire roundup of news. We cover local and regional politics, the environment, education, the border and more. This show features our investigative reporting and interviews with lawmakers and other special guests.