Lookout Santa Cruz mayoral election forum: Ryan Coonerty and Ami Chen Mills

Schedule

Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-07:00
Location

The 418 Project | Santa Cruz, CA

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Hear directly from Santa Cruz mayoral candidates Ryan Coonerty and Ami Chen Mills as they make their case for your vote.
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Lookout Santa Cruz mayoral election forum: Ryan Coonerty and Ami Chen Mills


Wednesday, Sept. 23 | Lookout’s Santa Cruz mayoral election forum

Join Lookout Santa Cruz on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The 418 Project for a lively and informative forum featuring the two candidates competing to become Santa Cruz’s next mayor: Ryan Coonerty and Ami Chen Mills.

The November election will determine who leads Santa Cruz for the next four years. Moderated by Lookout’s Community Voices opinion editor, Jody K. Biehl, the forum will give voters a chance to hear directly from both candidates about their priorities, experience and vision for the city – and how they would approach the challenges and opportunities facing Santa Cruz.

The race for mayor is a citywide, four-year seat. Voters will choose between:

  • Ryan Coonerty
  • Ami Chen Mills

Election seasons can feel noisy, confusing and polarized. Lookout Santa Cruz’s mission is to provide clear, factual and nonpartisan local reporting to help residents make informed decisions about the issues and candidates on their ballots. This forum is part of Lookout’s broader election coverage, which includes candidate profiles, issue reporting, forums and election results.

Find all of Lookout’s election coverage here, and readers who want to support this work can become a member here.


Know before you go

Wednesday, Sept. 23 | 6-8 p.m.

The 418 Project, 155 River St, Santa Cruz

Doors open at 6 p.m. for check-in, with the forum beginning promptly at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited, so registration is required.

*All registered event attendees will be subscribed to Lookout’s free weekday newsletter, Morning Lookout.

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.


About Lookout Santa Cruz

Lookout Santa Cruz is a local, digital news organization committed to delivering in-depth, trustworthy journalism for Santa Cruz County. From local government and education to housing, business and community life, Lookout keeps residents informed and engaged in the issues shaping their neighborhoods.

Stay connected with Lookout wherever you are – download the Lookout Santa Cruz app for easy access to the latest news on the go, or sign up for one of our free newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.






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The 418 Project, 155 River Street South, Santa Cruz, United States

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