Santa Cruz County Monitor

Santa Cruz County Elections Heating Up

Santa Cruz County Elections Heating Up

Key Questions

Who is running for mayor in Santa Cruz and what are her key focuses?

UCSC's Ami Chen Mills is running for mayor, emphasizing a ban on Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), mental health services, and housing solutions ahead of the June 2 primary election.

What were the main topics at the District 4 supervisor candidates forum?

The forum featured Felipe Nuñez focusing on business and eviction issues, Alex Gonzales on youth and apprenticeships, and incumbent Holly Hernandez defending $800M in investments amid opposition to a battery storage project.

When is the Board of Supervisors joint meeting with Planning?

The Board of Supervisors (BOS) will hold a joint meeting with Planning on April 22 or 26.

What questions are raised about Coonerty and CD19 in the elections?

The summary raises questions regarding Coonerty's involvement and developments in Congressional District 19 (CD19) amid the heating elections.

Who is Hector Marin and what is his campaign about?

Hector Marin is running for his third term on the Santa Cruz City Council, emphasizing community advocacy, inclusivity, and transparency.

UCSC's Ami Chen Mills runs for mayor focusing on ALPR ban, mental health, housing pre-June 2 primary; Dist4 sup forum features Nuñez (biz/eviction), Gonzales (youth/apprenticeships), Hernandez defending $800M investments amid battery opposition; BOS joint mtg w/Planning Apr22/26. Raises questions on Coonerty and CD19.

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Updated Apr 17, 2026
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