District 3 Council Member· 2024-2028

Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson

Santa Cruz

About

Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson's campaign platform centers on her experience and work ethic, focusing heavily on critical community issues such as homelessness, mental health services, and youth support. Her priorities aim to deliver practical solutions and continued success for the residents of Santa Cruz.

Campaign promises (3)

public-safety
Focus efforts and policy on addressing homelessness in the community.
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transparency
Prioritize support and programs for local youth.
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public-safety
Improve mental health resources and initiatives within the city.
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At a glance

News mentions: 0

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 16
Total speaking time: 2:05:47
Avg per meeting: 7:52
Segments: 1764

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Top issues during term (17)(Parks Rec)

medium↓Aug 2026[10]

CDBG reallocation to Market Street Senior Center

117 seniors on a waiting list due to funding shortfalls, with 10-12 new applications weekly.

medium↓Mar 2026[6]

Museum of Natural History Lease Amendments

City now bears structural maintenance costs plus up to $20,000 a year in insurance reimbursement.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Community Gardens Program

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Reciprocal use agreement with Santa Cruz City Schools

Unknown; cost-recovery and co-programming opportunities to be explored.

low↓Sep 2026[5]

Public access legacy of Celia and Peter Scott honored

Minor cost of plaque installation; amount not stated.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Poet's Park Playground Improvement

$130,195.63 contract award.

low↓Aug 2026[5]

Juneteenth 35th Anniversary Second Line Performance sponsorship

A $3,725 sponsorship recommendation was on the table.

low↓May 2026[2]

SculpTOUR curator selection committee appointments

low↓May 2026[2]

Youth civic engagement

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

FY27 City Arts Budget and 18-Month Workplan

The FY27 City Arts budget will determine how much the city spends on arts programming and grants next fiscal year; specific figures were not provided.

low↓Mar 2026[1]