SB Mayor

James Joyce III isn’t a stranger to local politics, after working with a former state senator. Now he’s hoping to lead the city of Santa Barbara as mayor.

If you’ve been down to the waterfront, you may have met Matt Kilrain, known by some as Boat Rat Matt. Kilrain said he is running for mayor to make sure Santa Barbara is still the type of place he moved to three decades ago

Mayor Cathy Murillo is seeking re-election. She’s currently serving her first term as mayor after being on the Santa Barbara City Council.

Rowse says he’s determined to focus on the city and its issues rather than getting wrapped up in partisan politics.

Schwartz said she wants to use her leadership to get the city council moving in the right direction.

Mark Whitehurst is a journalist running for mayor. He said his work publishing a local magazine, CASA Magazine/VOICE, helped him identify with others.