For the first time since 2018, there are two mayoral candidates for Guadalupe residents to choose between. With four consecutive two-year terms in office behind him, Mayor Ariston Julian told the Sun this year’s election is his first facing an opponent. Prior to his time as mayor, Julian served as a City Council member for […]
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Santa Maria asks residents to vote yes on sales tax increase
With a tax bump to consider on the Nov. 3 ballot, Santa Maria’s registered voters will determine the fate of some local playgrounds, pickleball courts, and public pools, according to City Manager David Rowlands. “These are all quality-of-life items, … services that are at risk due to the ongoing budget pressures,” Rowlands told attendees of […]
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Your vote is your influence—it’s the most important part of the election
Article 26 of the U.S. Constitution says, “The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of age.” In California, “you must be a United States citizen and a resident […]
