Encinitas Mayor Kristin Gaspar has announced she will run for embattled Dave Roberts' Board of Supervisors seat representing the 3rd District.
“I’ve been deeply involved in our community, and as an elected official over the last five years, and recognize the importance the Board of Supervisors plays in our region,” said Gaspar in a statement. “I made the decision to seek the 3rd District seat because I want to play a more active role in the important investments we need to make in our roads, infrastructure, and core county services. My experience in a private sector company and as an elected official has prepared me to work successfully with the group of Supervisors representing diverse districts.”
Gasper has served as president of the San Dieguito Water District Board and was elected to the Encinitas City Council in 2010. In 2014, she became the mayor of Encinitas. She is also the chief financial officer for Gaspar Doctors of Physical Therapy, a practice she runs with her husband.
In the past, she has also been involved with the Encinitas Rotary as their president and the Encinitas Wastewater Authority Board as a chairwoman. She founded the North County Leadership Council and served on the board.
Gaspar lives in Encinitas with her husband, Paul, and three children.
"As a mother of young children, I want to work to make our community safe, healthy, and prosperous for our families,” Gaspar said in a statement. “I believe my experience as a small business owner, who understands the challenges of managing and growing a business; and my experience in local government will allow me to make a positive impact on the region."
In recent months, Roberts has been involved in some controversy. Three former Roberts’ staffers have filed claims against San Diego County claiming he misused county funds. In a separate claim filed against the county, Roberts’ former Chief of Staff Glynnis Vaughan alleges the supervisor’s office attempted to pay for a consultant through nefarious means.
