PUBLIC AGENCIES & ELECTED REPS

Elfin Forest residents are represented by a variety of local, regional, state, and federal agencies. The following resources provide points of contact for services, community issues, and public policy matters affecting our area.

Residents are encouraged to stay informed, attend community meetings, participate in public hearings, and communicate with elected representatives on issues that affect the future of Elfin Forest.


Local Government

County of San Diego
The County provides services including land-use planning, road maintenance, public safety coordination, environmental programs, and other services for unincorporated communities such as Elfin Forest.

County Supervisor – District 3
The County Supervisor represents Elfin Forest on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and serves as an important point of contact for issues involving County services, planning decisions, infrastructure, and community concerns.

Terra Lawson-Remer
District 3 Representative, Board of Supervisors


Public Safety

Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District
Provides fire protection, emergency response, and community safety programs, including wildfire preparedness resources.

San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
Provides law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.

California Highway Patrol

As the largest state police agency in the United States, CHiPs is responsible for public safety and law enforcement on all freeways and expressways and unincorporated parts of the County.

San Diego County
Board of Supervisors

San Diego County Sheriff Department
North Coastal Station

San Diego County Water Authority

California Highway Patrol
General Website Information


Regional Agencies

SANDAG (San Diego Association of Governments)
The regional planning agency responsible for transportation planning, regional growth strategies, and other issues affecting San Diego County communities.

San Diego County Water Authority
Provides regional water planning and resource management.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District

Provides water, waterwaste services, recycled water, hydroelectricity, and the operation of Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve.

Olivenhain Municipal Water District
Ebin Lanfried, Current Director

Rancho Santa Fe Fire Department
Dave McQuead, Fire Chief

The Escondido Creek Conservancy

San Diego Gas & Electric

San Diego County Parks and Recreation


San Diego Gas & Electric

Responsible for providing natural gas and electricity to San Diego. San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) periodically performs maintenance and infrastructure improvements within the community to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of utility services. These activities may require temporary road closures, lane restrictions, or traffic detours. Please observe all posted signs, traffic control measures, and directions from work crews to help ensure the safety of both workers and the traveling public. Call 811 before you dig to avoid hitting power lines to your house or a neighbors.

EDCO Disposal

Provides Southern California with residential and commercial waste disposal and is an industry leader in recycling efforts.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Public Utilities

EDCO Disposal

San Diego Association of Governments


Environmental and Conservation Agencies

The Escondido Creek Conservancy (TECC)
Works with public agencies, landowners, and community partners to preserve open space, protect habitat, and support conservation efforts in the Escondido Creek watershed.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Responsible for protecting California’s fish, wildlife, and native habitats.

San Diego County Parks and Recreation

Committed to enhancing the quality of life for San Diego residents by providing exceptional parks and recreation experiences. DPR’s goal is to acquire more land to protect more habitats and species, and to serve a growing population.