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Posted On: November 4th 2026, 02:25 pm
A huge night for Democrats across the region and a strong way to close out months of work in Escondido.
Serving as Business Policy and Field Director for Anthony DiMartino’s campaign meant getting to know the city from the ground up. We spent time with the Chamber and local businesses, hearing directly about what it takes to operate in Escondido, what gets in the way, and how the city can continue to grow while retaining the small businesses that give it so much of its character.
Representing Anthony also gave me the opportunity to spend time with the Fire Department and Police Department, talk about public safety, look at how utilities and resources are being distributed, and better understand what housing, homelessness, infrastructure, and other programs are reaching Escondido — and where more can be done.
We canvassed neighborhoods, went to street fairs, local events, community gatherings, and parties, and kept the conversation going wherever people were. That grassroots approach gave us a much better sense of what residents were actually experiencing and what they wanted from their local government.
The most important part of the job was being able to connect those conversations — hearing concerns directly from residents, understanding what resources and programs already exist, identifying where the gaps are, and looking for practical solutions. That kind of reciprocal relationship between a community and the people who represent it is what local government should be built around.
Our campaign was also part of a much broader effort. We were glad to support the CTA, work closely with the Elias Velasquez campaign and local school board campaigns, collaborate with Escondido Democrats, and work alongside the Marnie von Wilpert campaign.
It was a huge night across the region, and there are still plenty of votes left to count. Excited to keep watching them come in.
#Escondido #AnthonyDiMartino #EliasVelasquez #MarnieVonWilpert #EscondidoDemocrats SanDiegoPolitics Election2026 CommunityOrganizing
Serving as Business Policy and Field Director for Anthony DiMartino’s campaign meant getting to know the city from the ground up. We spent time with the Chamber and local businesses, hearing directly about what it takes to operate in Escondido, what gets in the way, and how the city can continue to grow while retaining the small businesses that give it so much of its character.
Representing Anthony also gave me the opportunity to spend time with the Fire Department and Police Department, talk about public safety, look at how utilities and resources are being distributed, and better understand what housing, homelessness, infrastructure, and other programs are reaching Escondido — and where more can be done.
We canvassed neighborhoods, went to street fairs, local events, community gatherings, and parties, and kept the conversation going wherever people were. That grassroots approach gave us a much better sense of what residents were actually experiencing and what they wanted from their local government.
The most important part of the job was being able to connect those conversations — hearing concerns directly from residents, understanding what resources and programs already exist, identifying where the gaps are, and looking for practical solutions. That kind of reciprocal relationship between a community and the people who represent it is what local government should be built around.
Our campaign was also part of a much broader effort. We were glad to support the CTA, work closely with the Elias Velasquez campaign and local school board campaigns, collaborate with Escondido Democrats, and work alongside the Marnie von Wilpert campaign.
It was a huge night across the region, and there are still plenty of votes left to count. Excited to keep watching them come in.
#Escondido #AnthonyDiMartino #EliasVelasquez #MarnieVonWilpert #EscondidoDemocrats SanDiegoPolitics Election2026 CommunityOrganizing
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20 hours agobrilliantspectrumart
Thank you so much for all of your work in @dimartinoforescondido 's campaign.....You guys killed it!! Great speaking with you last night!!😍👏🔥❤️
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