Sep 19-29, 2024
Vol. 25, No. 30
Lompoc’s mayoral race is heating up. Incumbent Jenelle Osborne, who’s been on the City Council since 2016 and mayor since 2018, faces former City Councilmember Jim Mosby along with newcomer Lydia Perez. All candidates say they want housing development, more businesses, and new revenue sources for the city. Mosby, who ran for mayor in 2018 and 2022, says he wants to reevaluate the city’s budget and pursue annexation. Perez, who works for People’s Self-Help Housing, wants more state and federal partnerships and wants to increase Latino representation. Staff Writer Taylor O’Connor talks with each about their goals [6].
This week, you can also read about who’s challenging Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino for her spot on the dais [4]; the rockin’ women behind Babes Against the Machine [22]; and the two competitors poised to eat as many aebelskiver as possible [25].
