In November 2022, Dane White was elected Mayor of Escondido, after running a campaign based on addressing the homelessness crisis, improving public safety, supporting small businesses, and lowering the cost of living. In this election year, come and hear Mayor White discuss what he has achieved since he was elected and what his priorities are if he is elected to a second term.
Dane 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. He began his career as a construction worker and eventually worked his way up to Project Manager. Dane later started his own small business, WhiteWerks Flooring LLC, providing hard surface flooring installations and refinishing throughout San Diego County. 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.
Dane was elected to the Escondido Union High School Board in 2016. Throughout his term, Dane prioritized fiscal responsibility, vocational and trade education, and supporting at-risk youth. In 2020, He was reelected by a record setting margin.
In his spare time, 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.