Santa Cruz City Council District 3 candidates Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson (left) and Joy Schendledecker.
Santa Cruz City Council District 3 candidates Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson (left) and Joy Schendledecker. Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz

Editor’s note: Lookout editors wanted to give you a chance to hear from candidates directly. But we also did not want them to simply repeat their campaign slogans. So we asked them a single question: “How will you provide the sort of leadership our community needs and how are you prepared to meet the moment as it arises?”

We gave them 500 words to answer. We hope their answers will provide one more outlet of information as you decide who to vote for on March 5.

Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson for Santa Cruz City Council District 3: I bring experience, a work ethic and a record of success we need to continue

Joy Schendledecker for Santa Cruz City Council District 3: I want to help craft public policy and budgets for maximum well-being

More on the District 3 race

Below, find video from the Feb. 8 Lookout election forum featuring District 3 candidates Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson and Joy Schendledecker.

YouTube video