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Escondido Councilman John Masson Dies

/in , , /by /San Diego Union-Tribuneby Pam Kragen and J. Harry Jones Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Escondido — Escondido City Councilman John Masson, 55, who had served on the council since 2012, passed away Tuesday evening after a lengthy battle with cancer.

“I had the great honor to serve with John Masson on the City Council,” said former Mayor Sam Abed. “He was a great leader, a man of faith, who loved Escondido so much. His passing away is a tragic loss for his family, friends and the entire community.”

In a city press release, Escondido City Manager Jeff Epp said that Masson was a much-loved and -respected member of the city administration.

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Escondido City Councilmember John Masson Dies

/in , , /by /Escondido Times-Advocate Mentioned: San Diego County Water Authority

Flags are at half-staff over city facilities this week as the City of Escondido mourns the passing of city councilmember John Masson, who died Tuesday night of cancer.  They will remain at half-staff until Mr. Masson is interred.

The city released the following statement Wednesday afternoon: 

“The Escondido City Council is saddened to announce the passing of Councilmember John Masson. He was appointed to the Escondido City Council in 2012 and elected in November of 2014 representing District 2 and then re-elected in 2018. During his tenure on the Escondido City Council, Councilmember Masson served as the Deputy Mayor, a representative on the Economic Development Subcommittee of the City Council, representative to the San Diego County Water Authority, and as Escondido’s representative on the League of California Cities.” 

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