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Santa Barbara’s City Council is about to shake up with a major election on November 3rd, featuring a heated mayoral race and three open council seats. Former Mayor Randy Rowse is stepping aside, opening the door for council members Kristen Sneddon and Eric Friedman — plus Wendy Sims-Moten and tech historian Nicholas Sebastian — to vie for the top job. Meanwhile, District Five is up for grabs after Friedman hits term limits, with Ian Baucke (endorsed by Sen. Monique Limón), James Zurlinden, and Margaret Cathell in the mix. In District Four, Sneddon’s seat faces a crowded field including Jason Dominguez (UN/tribal judge), Devon Wardlow (Obama admin/tech), Genevieve Taft-Vazquez (Coca-Cola), and Monte Wilson (retired tech exec). District Six is open for Gabe Escobedo, endorsed by outgoing Councilwoman Meagan Harmon — the only candidate filed so far, but with time left before the August 7 deadline, the race could still expand.

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