Erica Stewart won reelection for SLO mayor with 70% of the vote, according to the county’s initial report. This will be Stewart’s first full-term as mayor – she was previously appointed by the city board to finish Heidi Herman’s term in late 2021. “They want to see great change and continue the good work that […]
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San Luis Obispo’s mayor speaks on Cal Poly, diversity and stepping into leadership
With an “I Hate Mornings” mug in tow, Erica Stewart talked with Mustang News about her life as the mayor of San Luis Obispo — and how she got here. Stewart, a Black Cal Poly alumna, described going to her hometown six hours away just to get her hair done when she was a student. […]
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SLO Mayor Erica Stewart announces official mayoral campaign for 2022 election
Eight months ago, Erica Stewart was unanimously appointed as mayor by the San Luis Obispo City Council after former mayor Heidi Harmon stepped down. The appointment helped the city avoid a special election that could have cost up to $200,000. Now, Stewart, who is the first Black mayor in San Luis Obispo’s 145-year history, is […]
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Meet San Luis Obispo’s new mayor, Erica Stewart
Erica Stewart, previous vice mayor of San Luis Obispo, was recently appointed mayor following former mayor Heidi Harmon’s resignation on Sept. 21. The city council voted unanimously to instate Stewart as mayor. Stewart is a Cal Poly alumna, who attended the university from 1990-1995. She began as a food science major and eventually switched to […]
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Former Mayor Heidi Harmon on resignation and recent controversy
Is recently resigned and former Mayor Heidi Harmon a victim of online hate speech? In a sit-down interview at her home in San Luis Obispo, Harmon speaks to reporter Amanda Wernik about the recent controversy.
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From 1994 to 2021: San Luis Obispo’s new mayor says she’s in it for the students
Running as Cal Poly’s ASI student body President in 1994, Erica A. Stewart’s campaign slogan was “Help Students Help Themselves.” In 2021, that is still an important part of Stewart’s mission, only she isn’t a student body president anymore – she is the new mayor of San Luis Obispo. During her time at Cal Poly, […]
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Cal Poly Alumn Erica Stewart Appointed as New Mayor of San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo appointed Vice Mayor Erica A. Stewart as Mayor of San Luis Obispo last night, replacing former mayor Heidi Harmon after she resigned in August. Council members Carlyn Christianson, Andy Pease and Jan Marx unanimously voted to approve Stewart as mayor over candidates Jefferey Conley Specht and Josh Cohen. Stewart was appointed from […]
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San Luis Obispo ranked No. 1 in small clean energy
San Luis Obispo has been ranked No. 1 in small clean energy leaders by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
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Heidi Harmon wins race for mayor, Pease and Marx return to city council
Heidi Harmon won the race for San Luis Obispo Mayor by a landslide with about 52.34% of the vote.
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Heidi Harmon on track for another two-year term
Incumbent Heidi Harmon leads the race for mayor with 12,382 votes, which is about 52.47% of counted ballots, while local business owner Cherisse Sweeney follows with 8,364 votes — 34.2% of counted ballots, the county released in a Nov. 9 election summary report. So far, 84.99% of registered voters cast their ballot this election. The […]
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Heidi Harmon ahead in race for mayor, Pease and Marx lead race for city council
Incumbent Heidi Harmon leads the race for mayor with 11,619 votes, which is about 53% of city ballots counted so far. Local business owner Cherisse Sweeney follows with 7,317 votes — about 33% of the vote, the county released in a Nov. 6 election summary report. Harmon was elected in 2016 and has served two […]
