Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino confirms bid for third term; November ballot has slew of other races, bond measures

Incumbent Santa Maria Mayor Alice Patino will seek a third term, she confirmed this week, running against Diana Perez, who recently resigned from her position as board president for the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District to make a bid for the seat.

Patino and Perez are the only candidates to-date who have confirmed they are running for the mayor's seat, a four-year term which is elected at-large.

Patino emphasized the importance of addressing local issues and tailoring solutions to the community's unique needs.

“I want to continue to represent the interests of communities in Santa Maria. It’s important for Santa Maria to have a voice at regional and state levels with issues that affect our daily lives," Patino said. "Those issues, of course, include housing, the homeless situation, and safety.



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