Morro Bay is at a crossroads. It may not seem like it at first glance, but there’s a lot at stake in this election. The City of Morro Bay is pushing for highly controversial projects and measures that will adversely impact our community. Proponents of the proposed 600 mega watt lithium-ion battery installation in Morro …
Morro Bay Residents: Now It’s Time to Vote For Our Future Read More »
One of my favorite quotes came from a fictional 19th century Irish bartender who went by the name of Mr. Dooley. Mr. Dooley happened to be a fictional character created by Chicago Evening Post journalist Finley Peter Dunne who, in 1893, introduced readers to the esteemed bartender in one of his newspaper columns. The quote …
After careful consideration, I’m encouraging Morro Bay residents to VOTE NO on Harbor Tax B-22. Over the past several years, Morro Bay voters have voted for measures that increase taxes on residents, small businesses and tourists for severely underfunded departments. These departments have undoubtedly provided crucial and necessary services for Morro Bay. There is no …
Morro Bay is a wonderful city, but the politics can get a little heated. In the 10+ years I’ve spent here, I’ve seen community leaders come and go. Each leader has always brought their unique take on the role of mayor. Not every leader we’ve elected was perfect, but the City Council had traditionally allowed …
Carla Wixom is Morro Bay’s Best Choice for Mayor Read More »
When a resident speaks at public comment during government meetings, they always run the risk of getting interrupted. At the August 23 Morro Bay City Council meeting, my public comment was interrupted by Mayor John Headding as soon as I touched on potential conflict of interest with him and current councilmember Jen Ford. Mayor Headding …
Morro Bay is a beautiful place. We’ve seen incredible transformation since our seaside community was first incorporated as a city in 1964. Clearly, more work needs to be done to not only preserve our slice of paradise, but also prepare for future generations to enjoy Morro Bay as much as we have, if not more. …
Morro Bay City Council Needs to Fundamentally Change Read More »
Hi there! I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who supported me during the time I considered running for mayor in Morro Bay. I heard and spoke to a wide swath of the community, including people who said they wouldn’t vote for me but gave me thoughtful and constructive feedback. Being mayor or …
Since announcing that I was seriously considering a mayoral run in Morro Bay, I’ve had several residents reach out to me. Likewise, I’ve reached out to them and got a lot of great feedback. There are a lot of residents who have a lot to say. Then there is everyone else who goes about their …
I’m seriously considering a mayoral run in Morro Bay. Normally, candidates will announce they’re running and skip the part about their deliberation process. But in the spirit of transparency, I decided to go public. Rest assured, I will not make any flowery speeches or make promises that I can’t guarantee on delivering. For years, I’ve …
Morro Bay has changed dramatically since its incorporation in 1964. And sometimes, it feels nothing has changed at all. I moved to Morro Bay in 2011. The first thing I noticed about the city was how small and inclusive it was. I could stand in the middle of downtown and feel like I could go …
