Culverts: The Unsung Heroes of Santa Cruz County's Winter Preparedness
Dear Neighbors, As the cool fog rolls in and the leaves begin to turn, I'm reminded of the changing seasons and the challenges they bring...
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Christopher
- Sep 8
- 1 min
Critical Conversations: Big Basin Water and SLVWD
Hey Neighbors, I attended the SLVWD board meeting last Thursday and on the agenda was on the Big Basin Water Company (BBWC)...
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Christopher
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Co-ops as a Community Solution: My Commitment to Affordable Childcare in the 5th District
Hello Neighbor, One of the most pressing concerns I hear from people across this district is the high cost of living, particularly when...
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Christopher
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Mapping Our Safety: The Complexities of Mountain Evacuation Planning
In District 5, where the beauty of our forested landscape intertwines with the ever-present risk of wildfires, having a robust and...
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Christopher
- Aug 24
- 2 min
Mountain Charlie Road: A Community's Fight for Safety and Access
Hey Neighbor, Today I visited supporters severely impacted by the Mountain Charlie Road collapse. We had some great conversation about...
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Christopher
- Aug 18
- 2 min
From Evacuation to Election: A Fire Survivor's Mission for Change
Dear Neighbors, The somber anniversaries that mark the CZU Lightning Complex fires have begun and I find myself reflecting on the...
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Christopher
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Connecting with Our Community: From Local Gatherings to National Night Out
Hey Neighbors! This past weekend I attended the Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County 's summer fundraiser at Heavenly Cafe in...
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Christopher
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Building Costs and Regulation: Twin Hurdles in Santa Cruz County Housing
An issue that is on the minds of many in our district and our county is housing. Last night I attended a forum hosted by Lookout and the...
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Christopher
- Jul 22
- 2 min
Fire Prevention: A Key Issue in Our District and County
Hey Neighbors, This weekend I attended two important events in our area: The WUI Housing and Habitat Community Resource Fair in Boulder...
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Christopher
- Jul 4
- 1 min
Happy 4th Of July!
Hey Neighbors! What an incredible Fourth of July we had! The parades in Boulder Creek and Scotts Valley were a celebration of our...
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Christopher
- Jul 1
- 2 min
From Firewise Events to Policy Decisions: Shaping Fire Safety in the 5th District
Hey Neighbor, Fire season is officially upon us, and as a candidate for 5th District Supervisor, I want to address this critical issue...
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Christopher
- Jun 24
- 2 min
Cookout Was A Smash Success
Hello Neighbors! Yesterday was our cookout at Hallcrest Vineyards and it could not have gone better. We had a terrific showing of...
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Christopher
- Jun 24
- 3 min
Proposed Low Impact Camping Area And Fire Risk For Our Community
Hey Neighbors, As your candidate for 5th District Supervisor, I feel compelled to speak out against the proposed Low-Impact Camping Area...
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Christopher
- Jun 11
- 2 min
Grand Jury Report On Our Roads
Mountain Charlie Road Los Gatos, CA photo cred: E. Bieber Hey Neighbors, I want to bring your attention to a recent Grand Jury report on...
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Christopher
- May 31
- 2 min
The Budget And Our Roads
Hey Neighbors, Last week the Board of Supervisors had the budget hearings, and one of the areas of particular concern was our road repair...
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Christopher
- May 25
- 1 min
Community Coming Together Memorial Day Weekend
Hey Neighbors! I had so much fun today participating in the Felton Remembers Parade. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces and...
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Christopher
- May 19
- 1 min
A Weekend Of Community
Hey Neighbors, This weekend I had the great pleasure of attending two community events that truly highlighted how special our district...
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Christopher
- May 14
- 2 min
Wildfire Preparedness and Homeowners Insurance Workshop
Dear Neighbors, A picture is indeed worth a thousand words. The image from tonight's Wildfire Preparedness and Homeowners Insurance...
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Christopher
- May 6
- 2 min
Lessons Learned: Turning the Devastation of the CZU Fire into Proactive Wildfire Mitigation
This stewardship project represents a bold, visionary approach, aiming to create a vast network of shaded fuel breaks and defensible space.
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Christopher
- Apr 30
- 3 min
County Leaders Need AI and Cyber Security Knowledge
Hey Neighbors! After some much needed time off with my wife and kids I am getting back out there in the community connecting with folks....
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