Dear Escondido,
Our community is at a crossroads. Crime is on the rise, the homeless issue isn't improving, and small businesses are struggling. We need new leadership that can bring people together and get Escondido back on track.
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​Over the past five years, It has been my honor to serve the families and students of our community on the Escondido Union High School Board. I have worked with my colleagues to make sure our teachers feel empowered and supported, our district is operated in a fiscally responsible way, and our students are always put first.
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​I never expected to run for Mayor. When I was young, I suffered from my own poor decision making. I ended up in the foster care system and was even homeless for a period of time. I overcame those obstacles, started my own business, and have been able to create a good life for my family right here in Escondido.
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I am running for Mayor to help more people like myself overcome their obstacles and embrace the opportunity of our community.
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​I look forward to meeting with you in the coming year to discuss my vision and your thoughts on how we can improve Escondido. If you would like to talk, please do not hesitate to reach out and email me at Dane@DaneMWhite.com
About Dane
Dane White is a fifth generation Escondido resident. After attending Escondido High School and Escondido Charter, Dane decided to pursue a career in the trades rather than taking a typical college route. Dane began his career as a construction worker and eventually worked his way up to Project Manager. Dane currently works as a small business owner. His company, WhiteWerks Flooring LLC, provides hard surface flooring installations and refinishing throughout San Diego County.
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In addition to his career in construction, Dane has worked as a Resident Manager, operating a residence for individuals suffering from drug and alcohol addiction as well as mental health issues.
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Dane was elected to the Escondido Union High School Board in 2016, where he worked diligently to secure the fiscal position of the Escondido Union High School District while still making needed investments in facilities, teachers, and academic success. Dane served as Board President, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike many districts that succumbed to bitter in-fighting and confrontation between parents and teachers, Dane managed to bring folks together and develop a plan that worked for everyone. Crediting his leadership on this issue, Dane won the unlikely support of the Escondido Secondary Teachers Association in his 2020 re-election campaign.
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In 2022, Dane was elected Mayor of Escondido. As Mayor, he has focused on homelessness, public safety, supporting small businesses, and fixing our roads and infrastructure. Read more about these key issues below.
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Dane is actively involved with his local church– helping run addiction recovery programs and assisting with youth activities.​ Dane lives in central Escondido with his wife Kelsey, a special education teacher, and their two daughters SonnyJan and Hattie.
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Public Safetycoming soon
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Homelessnesscoming soon
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Small Businesscoming soon
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Roads and Infrastructurecoming soon