Endorsements 2022

California

 

Proposition 1 overwhelmingly passed!

US Senator – Alex Padilla (partial & full term) US Congress 24^th District – Salud Carbajal CA Governor – Gavin Newsom CA Lt Governor – Eleni Kounalakis CA Attorney General – Rob Bonta CA Secretary of State – Shirley Weber CA Supt of Public Instruction – Tony Thurmond CA Assembly District 37 – Gregg Hart

City of Carpinteria City Council

District 1 – Mónica Solórzano District 5 – Al Clark

City of Goleta City Council

District 1 – Luz Reyes-Martín District 2 – James Kyriaco

Santa Barbara Unified School District

TA 1 – Gabe Escobedo TA 4 – Rose Muñoz

Goleta Union School District

TA 1 – Richard Mayer TA 3 – Emily Zacarias

Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees

TA 1 – Charlotte Gullap-Moore TA 5 – Marsha Croninger

Santa Barbara County Board of Education

TA 1 – Marybeth Carty

Goleta Water District

District 2 – Kathleen Werner

Isla Vista Community Services District

2-year term – Olivia Craig 4-year term – Spencer Brandt and Jay Freeman  

 

Endorsements 2020

 

 

 

Primary Election Candidates

• Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, US President and Vice-President
• Salud Carbajal, US Congress, District 24
• Monique Limón, CA State Senate, District 19
• Dawn Addis, CA State Assembly, District 35
• Paula Perotte, Mayor, City of Goleta
• Kyle Richards, City Council, City of Goleta
• Stuart Kasdin, City Council, City of Goleta
• Natalia Alarcon, City Council, City of Carpinteria
• Sholeh Jahangir, Goleta Union School District Board
• Patricia “Max” Rorty, Goleta Union School District Board
• Laura Capps, Santa Barbara Unified School District Board
• Dr. Jacqueline Reid, Santa Barbara Unified School District Board
• Wendy Sims-Moten, Santa Barbara Unified School District Board
• Robert Miller, SBCC Board of Trustees (Area 2 – Goleta)
• Erin Guereña, SBCC Board of Trustees (Area 3 – Eastside, Santa Barbara)
• Anna Everett, SBCC Board of Trustees (Area 4 – Eastern Goleta Valley)
• Farfalla Borah, Goleta Water District
• Lauren Hanson, Goleta Water District
• Sharon Rose, Goleta Sanitary District
• Ethan Bertrand, Isla Vista Community Services District
• Catherine Flaherty, Isla Vista Community Services District
• Pegeen Soutar, Isla Vista Recreation & Parks District
• Mia Rahman, Isla Vista Recreation & Parks District

Primary Propositions & Measures

Yes on Proposition 15 – Schools and Communities First Yes on Proposition 16 – Ending the ban on affirmative action Yes on Proposition 17 – Restoring the right to vote to people on parole No on Proposition 20 – Criminal Sentencing Yes on Proposition 21 – Rent Control No on Proposition 22 – App Based Drivers Support Measure M – Goleta Union School District Bond

 

 

Endorsements 2017

 

 

After careful consideration, and following an exhaustive evaluation process of the candidates; track record, effectiveness, and consistent support of feminist values, the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee (SBWPC) is proud to announce the endorsement of:

Cathy Murillo
Mayor, Santa Barbara City …
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Jim Scafide
Santa Barbara City Council, District 4
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Eric Friedman
Santa Barbara City Council, District 5
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Gregg Hart
Santa Barbara City Council, District 6
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SBWPC is also endorsing a vote Yes on Measure C

 

 

 

 

Endorsements 2016

 

 

 

We endorsed the following candidates in 2016:

 

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Endorsements 2015

 

 

After  careful  consideration,  and following  an exhaustive  evaluation process  of  the candidates;  track record, effectiveness,  and consistent support of feminist  values,  the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee (SBWPC) is proud to announce the endorsement of:

Cathy Murillo, Santa Barbara City Council, District 3

Monique Limon, State Assembly, District 37

Hannah-Beth Jackson, State Senate, District 19

To volunteer or find out more info about Cathy Murillo: http://www.cathymurillo.org

To volunteer or find out more info about Monique Limon: https://limonforassembly.com

 

 

Endorsements 2014

 

 

Fall 2014

After  careful  consideration,  and following  an exhaustive  evaluation process  of  the candidates;  track record, effectiveness,  and consistent support of feminist  values,  the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee (SBWPC) is proud to announce the endorsement of:

Lois Capps for U.S. for Congress, 24th District
Julia Brownley for U.S. Congress, 26th District
Das Williams for 37th District State Assembly
Michelle Robertson for Carpinteria School Board
Beverley Herbert for Goleta Sanitary District Board
Meg West for Goleta Water Board

SBWPC also recommends YES on MEASURE P

Congratulations to the following SBWPC members who ran unopposed in their races:
Paula Perotte – Goleta City Council
Luz Reyes-Martin – Goleta Union School District Board
Marty Blum and Peter Haslund – Santa Barbara City College Board of Trustees
S. Monique Limón and Kate Parker – Santa Barbara Unified School District Board

The Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee urges you to join in supporting these candidates with your time, effort and monetary contributions. The purpose of the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee is to help qualified feminists – women or men – get elected to office and to advance solutions to important issues affecting women. Over the past 26 years this organization has helped scores of qualified feminists achieve political success.  More information about the Santa Barbara Women’s Political Committee position papers, history, and organization can be found at their website at www.sbwpc.com. You can also call 1-800-977-9348, or send an email to sbwomenspoliticalcommittee@gmail.com.

Spring 2014

SBWPC endorses:

Lois Capps for U.S. Representative for California’s 24th congressional district

Lois Capps’ tireless work on behalf of women and children is admirable.  She stated recently: “Women are the economic backbone of our families and communities, and we must do all we can to make sure that they are not left behind as our economy grows.”  When meeting with our SBWPC Candidate Assessment Team, Lois also discussed her leadership on cleaning up dirty energy, improving the nation’s health care system, passing comprehensive immigration reform, and gaining access to high quality education for all Americans.  She advocates strongly for women’s reproductive rights and legislation related to ending violence against women.

Janet Wolf for the 2nd District Supervisor, Santa Barbara County

SBWPC proudly endorses Janet Wolf for 2nd District Supervisor, Santa Barbara County. In making its findings for re-endorsement, the Board cited Supervisor Wolf’s professionalism and indefatigable commitment to the community, women’s issues, gender balance and LGBT issues. They also cited her impressive support and action on environmental matters, health and human services, education and her reasoned and balanced approach to finances. Supervisor Wolf radiates effective decision-making and strong leadership.

 

 

Endorsements 2013

 

SBWPC Endorses…

Helene Schneider for Mayor, City of Santa Barbara
Janet Wolf for the 2nd District Supervisor, Santa Barbara County
Megan Diaz Alley for Santa Barbara City Council

SBWPC proudly endorses Helene Schneider for Mayor, City of Santa Barbara. In making the finding to re-endorse Mayor Schneider, the Board of the WPC cited her dedication to fiscal responsibility, providing of critical community services to residents, support of the arts and cultural programs and her clear and resounding voice on protecting the environment. The SBWPC Board also cited Mayor Schneider’s participation and leadership on issues of reducing gun violence in our community.

SBWPC proudly endorses Janet Wolf for 2nd District Supervisor, Santa Barbara County. In making its findings for re-endorsement, the Board cited Supervisor Wolf’s professionalism and indefatigable commitment to the community, women’s issues, gender balance and LGBT issues. They also cited her impressive support and action on environmental matters, health and human services, education and her reasoned and balanced approach to finances. Supervisor Wolf radiates effective decision-making and strong leadership.

SBWPC proudly endorses  Megan Diaz Alley for Santa Barbara City Council. The Board was impressed by Ms. Diaz Alley’s dedication to mentoring young women and her passionate and nuanced understanding of community issues ranging from homelessness, budgetary concerns and small-business ownership to access to affordable housing and safe, efficient transportation. She vigorously supports and implements the organization’s feminist values and has a strong background in environmental protection and community engagement. Ms. Diaz Alley brings with her a clear vision, sense of purpose and energy.

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