Rally May 16: Push Back Against Abductions/Detentions
We are sick and tired of seeing our neighbors, families, and friends being abducted in Escondido. We are pushing back against those who are enabling and supporting their presence in our city starting with big donors to Mayor Dane White’s re-election campaign. Join us in a peaceful, boycott rally Saturday, May 16th from 11 AM to 1 PM outside Talk of the Town Car Wash to send a clear message (400 Brotherton Road, Escondido, CA 92025): funding Mayor White means funding ICE in our community, and there are consequences for that choice. Sign Up here
Background
On February 25th, Mayor Dane White and the Escondido City Council voted to maintain the city’s contract allowing federal immigration enforcement agents to use the Escondido Police Department firing range, over the objections of hundreds of residents who showed up to oppose it. When the community pushed back, Mayor White responded not with listening, but with a fundraising appeal that mocked and dismissed the concerns of his own constituents, and proudly proclaimed he supported federal immigration enforcement in Escondid. The abductions and detentions continue.
Mayor White is up for re-election this November, and Talk of the Town Car Wash donated $5,500 to his re-election campaign (Feb 2026 filing, page 14). When you get your car washed at Talk of the Town, your money is going to support a Mayor who refuses to acknowledge the harm ICE is creating for families, and inviting more immigration enforcement into Escondido, putting us all at risk.
Local businesses that fund his campaign should know that Escondido residents are paying attention, and making choices about where they spend their money accordingly. Don’t get your car washed at ‘Talk of the Town’, go to one of the many other car washes that doesn’t support more ICE in Escondido.
If you would like to participate in the boycott in person, join us Saturday, May 16th from 11 AM to 1 PM outside Talk of the Town Car Wash to send a clear message (400 Brotherton Road, Escondido, CA 92025): funding Mayor White means funding ICE in our community, and there are consequences for that choice. Sign Up here
There are plenty of other places to get your car washed in Escondido. We’ll see you there.
What can you do to push back?
Don't vote for Dane White in the November Election
Don't wash your car at 'Talk of the Town' carwash, there are plenty of other car washes that don't enable ICE. Tell others not to go there either.
Join us in-person to boycott 'Talk of the Town' on Saturday, May 16th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm