Joe Thompson believes their role as a union organizer and experience working for Gail Pellerin when she ran for state Assembly in 2022 and state Sen. Aisha Wahab gives them the experience needed to make tough choices on the Santa Cruz City Council.
Santa Cruz City Council District 5 2024
Coverage of the race for city council in Santa Cruz’s District 5, encompassing the far north side of the city.
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Susie O’Hara for Santa Cruz City Council District 5: We need to solve our ongoing problems by deepening connections
Susie O’Hara argues that her experience and ability to bring people together make her the best choice for a council seat.
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Letter to the editor: A vote for Joe Thompson is a vote for housing
In a letter to the editor, a Santa Cruzan urges fellow residents to elect Joe Thompson to the District 5 seat on the Santa Cruz City Council.
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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.
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Video from Thursday night’s Santa Cruz City Council forum
Check out video from Thursday’s Lookout election forum to hear the Santa Cruz City Council candidates speak to the biggest issues facing their prospective constituents.
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One city, four elections: Santa Cruz City Council Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 candidates take forum stage
In Lookout’s third and final candidate forum before the March 5 primary election, Santa Cruz City Council candidates for Districts 1, 2, 3 and 5 discussed the city’s major issues including homelessness, the fate of West Cliff Drive and Measure M.