Based on the conduct of candidates and their surrogates in the campaign to date, we are reiterating our recommendation that voters use their two votes to re-elect Worden and Gaasterland.
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City Council campaigns in recent years have sometimes produced negative, unfair, and unethical practices that many in our community find objectionable. One of the worst consequences of such conduct is
MoreCity Council candidate Steve Quirk is the identical twin brother of current City Councilmember Dan Quirk, who was elected in 2020 for a four-year term. As it turns out,
MoreUnlike most previous unremarkable City Council debates run by the League of Women Voters, the October 10 video session produced some remarkable observations. Candidate Quirk was dramatically overshadowed by the
MoreThe 2022 midterm elections again arrive at a time of much-needed urgency and action. With the previous midterm election indicating an uprise in voter turnout, this year’s election will likely
MoreRecent News
October 28, 2022
Yesterday’s filings by Council candidates revealed startling information about the money behind the three campaigns for City Council. Steve Quirk’s filing revealed that he has injected massive amounts of cash into his own campaign, with minimal support from Del Mar voters.
October 23, 2022
A recent email from Steve Quirk alleges a conflict of interest in the endorsement of Dwight Worden for Del Mar City Council by the Sandpiper because he is “married” to Betty Wheeler, one of seven Sandpiper Editors, and because they provide
MoreA Message to Del Mar Voters from Henry Abarbanel (Former Mayor and Council Member) and Dave Druker (Former Mayor and current Council Member)
October 22, 2022
As you fill out your ballots in the coming days, we ask if you really want two Quirks on the City Council. Steve Quirk is the twin brother of Dan Quirk – a current council member.
The importance of Dwight Worden’s role on our City Council cannot be overstated. His leadership style involves respectful listening, resourceful problem-solving, and facilitation of community consensus.
MoreThe Sandpiper wants to help readers be very clear about where they stand on key issues. Our goal is specifics, not generalities. Voters need to know
MoreThe Sandpiper endorses the following candidates for federal, state, and local offices on the basis of their contributions to the welfare of Del Mar citizens, their
MoreIt is possible that a candidate with fewer supporters can be elected if voters are not careful with their second vote. Because of the math, there is
MoreDan Quirk’s identical twin brother Stephen is running for City Council. Whatever the merits of Stephen’s positions on important issues for Del Mar, we are deeply
MoreAlso in the November Issue
In July I signed up as a volunteer Van Host for Del Mar Community Connections, which I was told would involve escorting a group of seniors on a local shopping trip plus lunch. Shopping and lunch…
MoreMy wife Ann Feeney and I contracted COVID at the end of a cruise to Alaska in August, and we spent the next 5 days taking Paxlovid pills to reduce the risk of any serious outcome.
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Spiders: there are 40,000 species of them scattered about our globe, with more than 300 at home in San Diego. They are move visible in the late fall, the active season for arachnids who are technically
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A key part of the Del Mar Foundation’s mission is to promote civic pride and cohesiveness. Our Community Picnic, which returned to Powerhouse Park on Sept. 25 after a two-year Covid-19 pause, was a terrific way
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Thanks to DMCC Gala Supporters! The Annual Benefit Gala took place on October 1 at the Del Mar Civic Center with a theme of A Night on the Mediterranean; the planning committee was led by DMCC
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Quotable Del Mar
WILL HOLLIDAY
On the value of being both selfless and selfish:
“My dad’s accomplishments have been well documented; he was certainly admired and was unquestionably my personal hero. He leaves a legacy of devotion to family, friends, and community. He was selfless in so many respects, yet selfish – selfish with his time, selfish in that he only spent time with people and on projects that he valued. I can assure you, if you spent time with my dad personally, socially, professionally, or civically – he valued you, your organization, your issue, your community.”
— from Will’s remarks at a memorial gathering for his father
Joel Holliday (April 14, 1939 – June 28, 2022) was truly a pillar of the Del Mar community. To read more about his remarkable legacy for Del Mar and the broader region: delmarfoundation.org/joelh
