Election Coverage, 2009
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Whole New Ballgame
Schneider New Mayor; Grant, White, Hotchkiss, Self Win; B Loses in Big Upset
“Tonight we celebrate,” said an ebullient Schneider while standing atop a chair at Dargan’s Pub & Restaurant. Read story.
Updated Election Results
City of Santa Barbara’s Latest Figures on 2009 Ballot Show Same Results from Last Night
City of Santa Barbara’s latest figures on the 2009 ballot show the same results from last night. Read story.
Reflecting on Electing
Comments and Color from 2009’s Election Night Parties
UPDATED AT 12:15 a.m. Comments and color from 2009’s election night parties. Read story.
2009 Election Results Roll In
Measure B Losing; Helene Schneider on Top in Mayor’s Race; City Council Led by House, White, Self, and Hotchkiss
UPDATED AT 9:30 P.M. Measure B losing; Helene Schneider on top in mayor’s race; City Council run led by House, White, Self, and Hotchkiss. Read story.
Hey Brother Can You Spare $700,000?
Polls Close at 8 p.m. in Knock-Down Drag-Out Knuckle-Biter for City Council
Polls close at 8 p.m. in knock-down drag-out knuckle-biter for City Council. Read story.
Van Wolfswinkel Exposed
City Elections Drowning in Cash
With the last day to vote upon us, combined city campaign spending exceeds $1 million mark. Read story.
Who Will Bang the Gavel?
Santa Barbara Mayoral Contest Underscores Power Grab at City Hall
Santa Barbara’s mayoral contest underscores power grab at City Hall. Read story.
Low Voter Turnout Cause for Concern
Huge Percentage Haven’t Sent Ballots Yet in City’s First All-Mail Election
A huge percentage have not sent ballots yet in the City of Santa Barbara’s first all-mail election Read story.
Santa Barbara City Elections Drowning in Cash
Texas Billionaire Spends Half a Million to Change Council
Texas billionaire Randall Van Wolfswinkel spends half a million to change council. Read story.
Nice Try, but No Cigar
Mayoral candidate Steve Cushman has urged rival Dale Francisco to drop out of the race so he can have a clean shot at beating out Democratic mayoral candidate Helen Schneider Read story.
Measure B Advocates Fire Back
Supporters of Measure B disputed opponents’ claims that, if B passed, many of the city’s most iconic buildings could not be rebuilt without a popular vote should they be destroyed by natural disaster. Read story.
Backlash Blues
Cash and Confusion Reign in City of Santa Barbara’s First Mail-In-Only Election
Cash and confusion reign in City of Santa Barbara’s first mail-in only election. Read story.
Sides Being Chosen in D.A. Contest
Josh Lynn Will Battle Joyce Dudley
Josh Lynn's official announcement ensures a fierce battle for the District Attorney's office. Read story.
City Endorsements
Yes on Measures C, D, and E Measure B: No
The magic number unifying these three essentially housekeeping measures is seven, as in a workably broad number of public representatives on three of the city’s more important advisory commissions. Read story.
The Outsiders
New Voices Seeking Spot on City Council
Every two years, Santa Barbara voters find themselves confronted by a host of mayoral and city council candidates who did not rise through the ranks of established political organizations. Read story.
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