Historic Belmar Park will host Continuum: Honoring Belmar History & Black Santa Monica from noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 11. The free, all-ages celebration will feature KCRW DJs,
Phil Brock is a defender of "neighborhood character" and a vocal critic of what he describes as "Sacramento overreach." As a former Mayor, he focuses on
Wade Kelley represents a homeless community activist perspective, running on a platform of human rights and anti-capitalist critique. He seeks to provide a voice for the most marginalized residents
Lindsay Davis says she brings a "holistic" and "love-based" approach to the race, focusing on ecological development and systemic healing. Her platform seeks to transform
Brett Morrow is a public health professional and current Chair of the Human Services Commission, running on an "equity-driven" platform. His campaign emphasizes the needs of working
As the incumbent Mayor, Caroline Torosis champions a "Renaissance" vision for Santa Monica, seeking to transition the city from post-pandemic recovery into a period of sustainable, equitable
Danny Ivanov centers his platform on social mobility and leveraging his legal expertise to navigate the city's complex regulatory and housing environments. As a member of the Rent
Derrick Townsend runs on a "law-and-order" platform, representing a sharp departure from the city’s recent harm-reduction strategies. His campaign is defined by a deep
Doug Trussler positions himself as the "non-political outsider" and finance expert with a mandate to fix the city’s budget. With 35 years of experience in private
Eli Gill brings "dad energy" to his campaign, focusing on family-centric operational excellence and the functional execution of city services. He positions himself as a pragmatic parent
Ericka Lesley focuses her campaign on the working class and marginalized communities, bringing a grassroots perspective to the council race. She emphasizes the need for inclusive advocacy and economic justice
Ashley Oelsen enters the race as an independent conservation biologist, positioning herself as a data-driven alternative to the established political blocs. Her campaign emphasizes a science-based methodology for
