Urban Forest Advisory Committee Appointment

Spoke on behalf of Encinitas for Equality, condemning Steven Hobeck's online comments as racist and calling for his removal.

Shared personal experiences with racism and demanded accountability and removal of Steven Hobeck from the committee.

Criticized council silence and demanded the removal of Steven Hobeck to reject racism in leadership.

Shared experiences of racism experienced by her biracial children in Encinitas and urged Hobeck's removal.

Criticized council inaction and urged removal of Steven Hobeck, stating silence condones hate speech.

Demanded the immediate removal of Steven Hobeck on behalf of the NAACP, highlighting cultural insensitivity and community harm.

Thanked Council Member Lyons for bringing the item forward and criticized council handling of public comments.

Defended Hobeck's clarification and apology, urging proportionality and arguing that accountability has been met.

Argued that Hobeck lacks unique expertise and has demonstrated he cannot serve all residents fairly.

Expressed concern over qualifications of certain urban forestry committee appointees and past commentary targeting community members.