Santa Cruz United is the grassroots campaign organized to address the growing dysfunction in our City Council. Formed by local stakeholders with deep roots in well-known and numerous community groups, we seek to establish order in our governance by rebalancing the Council to that of a more strategic, whole-community considering, and fiscally-responsible body, and one that is less chaotic, divisive and reactionary.
We’ve had enough.
It has become clear that the Council is on a path to further disarray and will continue to be distracted from responsibly guiding our town’s future. Two Council members in particular are heavily influenced by, and seemingly coordinate with, a single constituency made up of individuals who disrespect Santa Cruz, our institutions, and any semblance of rational policy debate.
Our City Council proceedings have been interrupted by Krohn and Glover supporters who collaboratively disrupt any attempt at civil discourse. Their messages are divisive, intimidating and uncivil. This is now such a regular occurrence that the Chambers are frequently emptied with PD assistance in order to reestablish peace. To show support for their constituency’s behavior, Council members Krohn and Glover recently left the proceedings to join their supporters who were repeatedly giving N**i salutes to Council and City staff. Neither Krohn or Glover condemned this vile display.
There are many additional specific reasons for the need to seek new Council members including: the mishandling of Camp Ross, their relentless push for Measure M-like ordinances, personal attacks aimed at our mayor, their disrespectful treatment of City staff and PD, and wasteful city spending.
ROSS CAMP MISMANAGEMENT
Consistently opposed Ross Camp closure
Consistently supported relocation into neighborhoods, near schools, parks and playgrounds
Testified against the City in the Ross lawsuit
Sworn Declaration that there was no "unmanageable health and safety risk" at Ross
COUNCIL CHAOS
Disrupted Council meetings
Walked out of important Council meetings and joined protesters giving N**i salutes
Other City Council members and City staff have filed complaints against these council members under the city’s “Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation, and Respectful Workforce Conduct Policy”
Outside consultant documented chaos on council as the reason for not recommending the establishment of a Rental Task Force
NO RESPECT FOR SANTA CRUZ INSTITUTIONS
Harassed staff and other Council Members (also inappropriately tried to influence staff)
Make disparaging remarks about Santa Cruz Police
Disrespect and dismiss those with differing opinions not in agreement with their narrow agenda
DO NOT REPRESENT WILL OF THE VOTERS
Voted for an "M" style Just Cause Eviction ordinance immediately after M's overwhelming defeat
Fiscally Irresponsible. Promoting excessive spending and increased fees and taxes.
