On Aug. 5, Santa Maria business owner and philanthropist Jack Boysen officially announced his candidacy for a seat on the Santa Maria City Council at a press conference at the Betteravia Government Center in Santa Maria. Boysen was introduced to a crowd of more than a dozen supporters by 5th District Santa Barbara County Supervisor Joe Centeno, for whom Boysen used to work as an aide. Boysen, who also served for four years as a county planning commissioner, said the focus of his campaign will be fiscal responsibility and ensuring the public’s safety. “I think I’ve worked all my life for this job,” Boysen told the Sun. “I think I’ll bring a fiscally responsible, common-sense approach to city government.” Boysen is one of approximately 10 individuals to take out papers for the position, which will go on the ballot in November.
This article appears in Aug 12-19, 2010.
