Santa Barbara Mayoral Candidate Forum

The Santa Barbara Independent hosted a Mayoral Candidate Forum at the Alhecama Theatre on Wednesday, September 30.

The discussion was moderated by news reporter Ryan P. Cruz, and included candidates Eric Friedman, Wendy Sims-Moten, and Kristen Sneddon.

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