Santa Barbara City Council District 5 Candidate Forum

The Santa Barbara Independent hosted a candidate forum for the District 5 seat of Santa Barbara City Council on Thursday, September 17 at Harry’s Plaza Cafe. The discussion was moderated by news reporter Ryan P. Cruz, and included candidates Ian Baucke, James Zurlinden, and Margaret ‘Cevin’ Cathell.

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