Mustang News sat down with each of the candidates running for mayor and city council to get their perspectives on local issues, their visions for the community and what they hope to achieve if elected. Readers can watch the full video interviews with each candidate on our YouTube channel.
San Luis Obispo Mayor
The mayor of San Luis Obispo serves as the official head of the city, presiding over City Council meetings and representing the city in community and regional matters. The mayor works alongside four other City Council members to set legislative priorities, adopt policies, approve budgets and oversee the city’s direction, according to the City of San Luis Obispo’s website.
This year’s mayoral race is between Erica A. Stewart, the incumbent, and Donald Hedrick, who will be making this his sixth attempt at running.
San Luis Obispo City Council
According to the City of San Luis Obispo’s website, the San Luis Obispo City Council is the legislative body responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and community priorities. The council is made up of four members and the mayor, who each have voting power on city matters.
This year’s City Council race includes Jan Marx, seeking re-election after 16 years on the council, alongside first-time candidates John Drake, a Cal Poly alumnus, and Mike Boswell, a city and regional planning professor.
