About 100 people gathered at City Hall Monday, Dec. 3 to see San Luis Obispo history in the making as the first-ever majority-female city council was sworn in. Mayor Heidi Harmon and Councilmembers Erica Stewart and Carlyn Christianson were sworn in by City Clerk Teresa Purrington, making the San Luis Obispo City Council four-fifths female […]
Tag: carlyn christianson
Four women will sit on San Luis Obispo’s City Council for the first time
Echoing the pattern across the nation, San Luis Obispo’s midterm election brought about notable firsts, including the first time San Luis Obispo City Council will consist of four women. It is also believed that Erica Stewart is the first Black woman to serve on the San Luis Obispo City Council. Mayor Heidi Harmon was reelected […]
Plastic straws and other single-use plastic items now limited in San Luis Obispo city restaurants
Single-use plastic bottles and cups will also be limited under the new ordinance.
A fresh face: SLO City Council candidate Dan Rivoire
This Cal Poly alum wants all ages represented in local government.
Your San Luis Obispo election voting guide
Don’t know what San Luis Obispo officials to vote for in this year’s election?
Cal Poly to host SLO City Council candidates
Students have a chance to talk with two of the candidates vying for a seat on the San Luis Obispo City Council on campus Thursday.

