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ELECTION 2022: Funkhouser seeks seat on Santa Maria City Council
My family has lived in the Santa Maria Valley for six generations,” Mr. Funkhouser told the News-Press. “From union sugar and the strawberry fields to owning and operating a small business, I know there is no better place to live, work and raise a family. “However, rising crime rates, homelessness and the lack of good-paying…
Election nomination season begins in Santa Maria Valley
The nomination period is officially underway for candidates to appear on the ballot for two Santa Maria City Council seats and face off against three candidates who already have announced their bids for the city’s two southern districts. Seats in City Council districts 3 and 4 are on the ballot for the Nov. 8 election,…
ELECTION 2022: Funkhouser running for Santa Maria City Council
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…
Steven Funkhouser challenging Gloria Soto for Santa Maria City Council seat
Local business owner and nonprofit board member Steven Funkhouser announced his campaign Wednesday to challenge incumbent Gloria Soto for the City Council’s District 3 seat in the November election. In a ceremony held outside the Santa Maria Public Library, Funkhouser said his campaign will focus on agriculture, small businesses and a safer community. District 3…
Steven Funkhouser announces candidacy for Santa Maria City Council
Santa Maria, CA— Small business owner and community leader Steven Funkhouser has announced that he will run for Santa Maria City Council. Born and raised in Santa Maria, a husband and a father of two, he has dedicated his life and career to the betterment of the community in which he has always been proud…