Candidate stresses need to support law enforcement

Steven Funkhouser, a small business owner and community leader, has announced his candidacy for the Santa Maria City Council.

Mr. Funkhouser was born and raised in Santa Maria and is a husband and father of two. His campaign announcement said he has dedicated his life and career to the betterment of the community, which he has always been proud to call home.

If elected, Mr. Funkhouser said he would work to support law enforcement.

“The city of Santa Maria is growing, and with that growth comes changes; some good and some bad,”  Mr. Funkhouser said in a statement last week. “The biggest change in our community that has impacted our families, business owners, and residents, has been an increase in crime. Certain council members haven’t demonstrated a commitment to supporting our law enforcement and giving them the tools necessary to address the problem and keep families safe. This is something I plan to change.”

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