Lookout endorses Manu Koenig for District 1 Santa Cruz County supervisor. We think he has the experience, record, judgment and is the right leader for the moment.
County Supervisor District 1 2024
Coverage of the race for supervisor in Santa Cruz County’s District 1, which includes Live Oak, Pleasure Point, Soquel Village, Happy Valley, Soquel San Jose Road and a large portion of the Summit area. Parts of the cities of Capitola and Santa Cruz are included as well.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Letter to the editor: Lani Faulkner is attuned to community voices
Lani Faulkner brings us a breath of fresh air for District 1 of the county supervisors. Lani Faulkner’s experience shows she is dedicated to genuinely caring for and listening to the people she aims to serve. Unlike other candidates, her approach to leadership is deeply rooted in community engagement and responsiveness. Her unique blend of […]
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Letter to the editor: Look at the facts about District 1 campaign funds
In a recent Letter to the Editor about the District 1 Supervisor race, the letter writer repeated a claim made by Supervisor Manu Koenig at the Lookout forum in which he mentioned that his opponent Lani Faulkner’s campaign was fueled by contributions from outside District 1. Luckily for us voters, the Fair Political Practices Commission […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Candidates filed their final pre-election campaign finance disclosures of 2024. This is what they show.
A look at the financial disclosures from candidates for Santa Cruz County supervisor and Santa Cruz City Council and for proponents and opponents of Santa Cruz ballot initiative Measure M.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Letter to the editor: We deserve more from Lookout political reporting
I’m quite dismayed at the way Chris Neely characterized the District 1 County Supervisor’s race in his February 12 article. He said: “Exactly where the candidates in the District 1 county supervisor race disagree on policy issues is less obvious than the fact that incumbent Manu Koenig and challenger Lani Faulkner clearly just don’t like one another.” […]
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Letter to the editor: Manu does listen to constituents — he listened to me
I have lived in the Santa Cruz County’s First District since 1988. I am deeply involved in many community matters, notably protection of the environment and affordable housing. I greatly appreciate Lookout’s elections forums, provided as a public service! Unable to attend in person, I watched the District 1 supervisor election forum online. Every minute […]
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Five things we learned from Lookout’s March primary candidate forums
Lookout’s primary election forums brought together candidates for six seats across the county and city of Santa Cruz. Five themes rose to the top as the candidates answered questions about their platforms.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Hear from District 1 county supervisor candidates in their own words
Hear from District 1 Santa Cruz County supervisor candidates Lani Faulkner and Manu Koenig as they answer the question, “How will you provide the sort of leadership our community needs and how are you prepared to meet the moment as it arises?”
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Lani Faulkner for District 1 supervisor: I believe we work better together
Lani Faulkner believes her collaborative nature and community ties make her an ideal candidate for supervisor.
Posted inOpinion from Community Voices
Manu Koenig for District 1 supervisor: I’m a leader who cares about outcomes and learns from mistakes
In seeking reelection as county supervisor, Manu Koenig says he’s more interested in outcomes we create together than beliefs about how to accomplish them.