Dear Santa Cruz Voter,

Just over 17 years ago, my family made Santa Cruz our home. Drawn to its rugged coastline, progressive values, and the offer of a UCSC position for my husband, we could not envision a more perfect place to raise our young children. We immediately enrolled our two-year-old daughter in a local cooperative preschool filled with young families who cared deeply for each other. Just over 17 years ago, Santa Cruz gave our family a community.

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Over the last 17 years, I have learned that community is not simply a place, a home, or even an identity. Community means having shared needs. Community involves shared resources. Community encompasses shared culture. Community inspires collective action towards good. 

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I believe local government can help shape, and invest in, a vibrant community for all of its residents. I’m running for City Council because we are a wonderful community but we can do a lot more together. I’d be honored if you’d join me in my commitment to Santa Cruz with your vote on March 5, 2024.

 

With appreciation,

Susie O’Hara