@ColinParent

CEO & General Counsel for @CirculateSD. Former: Vice Mayor of @LaMesaCA, @California_HCD, @JerryBrownGov, @DLA_Piper

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Eight Years on the La Mesa City Council

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Thanks everyone for the kind birthday wishes. You can help me celebrate next week by purchasing a ticket to the @CirculateSD Momentum Awards! ift.tt/g5uXC8K
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Buffy Wicks@BuffyWicksOct 18
Well, look at that. CA is seeing a big increase in multifamily housing permits. We passed historic CEQA reforms w/AB 130 to make it easier to build housing & now we’re seeing momentum. There’s still lots of work to do, but this is an encouraging sign. ocregister.com/2026/10/08/ca…

California multifamily permits jump 33% this year

Permits for 36,600 multifamily housing units statewide equals the third-best start to a year since 1990.

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El Trailero en Ensenada.
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Never too late to read @JerryBrownGov. ‘I Taste Ashes in the Wind’ nybooks.com/articles/2026/10…

‘I Taste Ashes in the Wind’ | Jerry Brown

Ever since the end of the cold war, the subject of nuclear war and the profound threat it poses to humanity has suffered a “peculiar invisibility.” This

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IG figured out I'm going to Japan next month, and has been feeding me all kinds of fun videos. Including from the ‘Dancing Salaryman.' nytimes.com/2026/10/17/world…

Japan’s ‘Dancing Salaryman’ Can’t Stop Grooving

Toru Utsumi, 60, works as a management consultant, but on his days off, he has become a global internet star — despite some local disapproval.

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Tortilla española, Troika en Valle de Guadalupe.
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This is very real. Even as a councilmember of a small suburb, I received threats of violence, and several times had to refer things to law enforcement. It did seem to peak around 2020-2021. Still a big problem. nytimes.com/2026/10/11/us/po…

America’s Elected Officials Are Living in Fear

A Times investigation has found that violent threats have become a new normal among public officials, reshaped private lives, cost millions in security and pushed people out of office.

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Our planning team at @CirculateSD have done a ton of great work around the region teaching kids how to walk and bike safely.
Circulate Planning & Policy@CirculateSDOct 16
Check out some of the work our planning team has done in Chula Vista! From Walk & Roll to School Days and bike rodeos to pedestrian audits and safety presentations, we've loved connecting with the community and helping make streets safer for everyone!
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Sarah McCammon@sarahmccammonOct 15
As someone who was hit by a drunk driver and is getting ready for a third surgery because of it, and watched my child suffer in the hospital for days from his injuries, this kind of thinking really infuriates me. There are ways to help displaced workers without stopping progress.
Janeese Lewis George@Janeese4DCOct 15
DC is facing a jobs crisis. Rushing the legalization of autonomous vehicles is irresponsible given the anticipated AI-related job displacement and disruptions that put countless workers at risk.
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I voted for LaShae. sandiegouniontribune.com/202…

Incumbent Sharp-Collins seeks return to Assembly District 79 seat, faces challenger Lawson

Democrat LaShae Sharp-Collins has far outraised challenger Republican Andrew Lawson in her bid for a second term.

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I installed one of those wildfire alert apps recently. It's a been alarming getting the increasingly urgent notifications for this.
The San Diego Union-Tribune@sdutOct 15
Large brush fire threatens structures on Camp Pendleton sandiegouniontribune.com/202…

Large brush fire threatens structures on Camp Pendleton

The fire broke out around 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Basilone and Las Pulgas roads on Thursday.

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Important news for the San Diego region.🍻
Deborah Sullivan Brennan@DeborahsbrennanOct 15
More news about brews: Stone Brewing Bistro & Gardens in Escondido will reopen under its original owners: calmatters.org/economy/2026/…

This landmark California brewery was slated for closure: Instead it’s returning to its roots

Stone Brewing’s Escondido site was one of many California breweries scheduled to close. Now, its original owners will revive it under a new name.

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Good decision. Bethany is smart and the City will benefit from a fulltime technical manager.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria@MayorToddGloriaOct 15
Today, I announced my appointment of Bethany Bezak as San Diego’s next Chief Operating Officer, pending Council confirmation. Bethany brings proven leadership, a commitment to accountability, and a focus on delivering the reliable City services San Diegans deserve.   #ForAllofUs
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🏘️ Density Bonus Law. AB 2011. SB 9. Complete Communities. These nominees are putting the tools to work and building real homes. See who takes the Housing Innovation Award live at the Momentum Awards, October 23 at Nova 🎟️ circulatesd.org/awards2026
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This morning in La Mesa, Circulate was proud to join San Diego Community Power for the announcement of their grant awards.
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Today I wrote about how homes and trains fit into the Progress movement. On Substack: ift.tt/cpq7wYI
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Today I wrote about how homes and trains fit into the Progress movement. [Link below.] Thanks to the @rootsofprogress for a great conference.
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Today I wrote about how homes and trains fit into the Progress movement. colinparent.substack.com/p/w…
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Please join me at my E-Bike Safety Workshop from 10:00 - 11:30 AM on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at the Scripps Ranch Civic Association (Community Room, 11885 Cypress Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131).   Thank you to our co-hosts: @UCSDHealth and The Scripps Ranch Civic Association (@SRCivic)!   Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Location: Scripps Ranch Civic Association, Community Room (11885 Cypress Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92131)   At this workshop, you'll learn best practices and safety tips for electric bikes as they become more prevalent with children in our communities. My district staff will also be on-site to assist with any County-related issues.
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Pretty good bill to improve a pretty good law!
Dave Rand@DRand2024Oct 10
One of the more interesting things about AB2433 is that it suggests the affordable units may be located offsite (as opposed to current law requiring them onsite or on a contiguous property). This could get very interesting ….
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