Elections
District 5 Candidates Forum — Ben Lomond
A neighborly forum at Highlands Park Senior Center covering wildfire, water, PG&E, healthcare, and more.
On the evening of February 7th, residents gathered at the Highlands Park Senior Center (8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond) from 6 PM to 8:30 PM for a District 5 candidates forum.
Candidates: Theresa Bond, Christopher Bradford, Tom Decker, and Monica Martinez.
The forum was moderated by the League of Women Voters and sponsored by the Valley Women's Club.
Topics covered
- Wildfire mitigation
- Water management
- PG&E rate-payer issues
- Healthcare access
- Affordable housing
- Senior services
- Education
- Road closures
A strong turnout reflected the community's appetite for direct conversation with the candidates about the unique challenges of life in the Santa Cruz Mountains.