Candidate for
Council Member; City of Santa Cruz

(Organizational affiliations are for identification purposes only, and do not signify organizational endorsements.)

• Elected Officials

Katherine Beiers, Santa Cruz City Council
~'Micah represents so much that I have worked for: neighborhoods and the environment. He's come to many Council meetings so he's not a new kid on the block and he's always knowledgeable and prepared for the meetings'
-Katherine Beiers

Fred Keeley, California State Assembly
~'I've worked with Micah for 5 years now, on transportation issues, climate action, and campaign finance reform. I have found him to be intelligent, effective, thoughtful and level headed, in addition having a sense of fun. He is someone that one can disagree with and still have a respectful and constructive dialogue. I am looking forward to seeing him expand his advocacy to a wider scope of issues as a city council member. I am sure that Santa Cruz will be the better for it.'
-Fred Keeley

John Leopold, Santa Cruz County Supervisor
~'Micah is deeply committed to engaging the public about critical community decisions. he has proven that you can protect the environment, pursue sustainable economic development and promote meaningful transportation alternatives.'
-John Leopold

Tony Madrigal, Santa Cruz City Council
Eduardo Montesino, Watsonville Mayor
Gary Patton, Santa Cruz County Supervisor (former), Attorney-at-Law
Mike Rotkin, Santa Cruz City Council (former)
Bruce Van Allen, Santa Cruz City Council (former)
Michael Watkins, County Superintendent of Schools
Jane Weed-Pomerantz, Santa Cruz City Council (former)
Bud Winslow, SC County Board of Education, County Board Trustee, Area IV

• Organizations

University Council of the American Federation of Teachers Local 2199 (UCSC lecturers and librarians)
Monterey/Santa Cruz Building & Construction Trades Council
Monterey Bay Central Labor Council
SEIU Local 521
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance of Santa Cruz County
People's Democratic Club of Santa Cruz County
People Power of Santa Cruz County
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 234

• Business and Professional Leaders

Peter Beckman, Owner, Beckmann's Bakery, Founder, Think Local First
~'In addition to his endless hours of activism, Micah also started and ran a successful small business, Pedalers Express. I always admired Micah for his uncompromising enthusiasm when it came to following through on the many local causes he has been promoting. Micah walks his talk'
-Peter Beckman

Chris Bley, Owner, Rope Partner
Cherie L. Bobbe, Cherie Bobbe Landscape Design
Terry Cavanaugh, Realtor / Property Manager
~'Micah is a pragmatic organizer, who commits to something and doesn't stop working until he sees it through. I've worked with him. I've seen his successes. He would be a voice of pragmatism and progress on the City Council. I entirely support him.'
-Terry Cavanaugh

Brian Corser, Corser Home Services
L. Roxanne Evans, Eco Centric Design Co, Terra Gnoma Community Demonstration Garden
Lowell Fitch, Director, Camp Unalayee
David Larkin, Owner, Coffeetopia
~'Micah lives his values and has already shown a deep commitment to his community through his transportation work; he'll be a thoughtful progressive voice on the City Council'
-David Larkin

Jered Lawson, Co-Founder, Pie Ranch
Jeffrey Pickerill, Design Science Industries
Steve Principe, Co-owner, Vinocruz
Curt Simmons, O.D., Plaza Lane Optometry
Ann Simonton, MediaWatch
Dave Snyder, Executive Director, California Bicycle Coalition
Rex Stewart, Co-owner, New Leaf Community Markets
Nancy Vail, Co-Founder, Pie Ranch
Thomas E. Wilson, Geo. H. Wilson, Inc.
David Wright, Owner, Hidden Peak Teahouse
Martha Benedict
Ron Goodman, Software Engineer
Karen Kaplan, Artist
Patricia Mc Veigh, Registered nurse
Tam Welch, UCSC GLBTI Resource Center Program Coordinator

• Educators

Chris Hables Gray, Lecturer, UCSC & CSUMB
Ted Altenberg, Public school teacher, Santa Cruz City resident
Christof Bernau, Garden Manager, UCSC / CASFS
Jennifer Eckert Bernau, Early Childhood Educator
~' I have known Micah for seven years and have been honored to witness his passion for and belief in making Santa Cruz a more sustainable, equitable, and safe place for all of its' residents. He is a true advocate for the people and our community.'
-Jennifer Eckert Bernau

Stacey Falls, Public school teacher, Santa Cruz High School, 2011 Teacher of the Year
~'I support Micah because he is the one candidate I trust to represent my progressive values. Micah has a strong track record for getting things done. I know he will not just give voice to my concerns, but will work hard to make significant, forward-moving changes. Micah `walks the walk' and gets things done'
-Stacey Falls

Kathy O'Hara Ferraro, UCSC Recreation Supervisor, Santa Cruz City Schools volunteer
~'I believe Micah offers a unique perspective. He is thoughtful, capable & engaged in the community.'
-Kathy O'Hara Ferraro

Jesse Hakim, Teacher
Christine King, UCSC Instructor
Barry Kirschner, Greater Santa Cruz Federation of Teachers
Mark McCarroll, Department Head, UCSC Recreation
Daniel Press, UCSC Professor, Environmental Studies*, Director, Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, UC Santa Cruz
Joyce Rice, Program Manager, UCSC Student Environmental Center
Philip Rosenblum, High School Teacher
~'Micah is an upstanding citizen and father who believes in trying to make his community a better place to live'
-Philip Rosenblum

Dave Shaw, Co-Founder, Common Ground Center for Equity, Economy, and the Environment
David Sweet, UCSC History Professor (retired), Alliance for Human Rights
Kristen Wilson, Anthropology Department Chair, Cabrillo College

• Community Leaders and Organizers

Paul Elerick, Environmental Activist
Sandino Gomez, Youth Empowerment Coordinator, Resource Center for Non-Violence*, Watsonville Brown Berets
~'I've known Micah for several years and have always admired and respected the tenacity and passion he brings to all of the important issues and projects he's constantly engaging in.'
-Sandino Gomez

Andy Hartmann, Vice President, Monterey Bay Central Labor Council
~'I am endorsing and voting for Micah Posner for Santa Cruz City Council because I feel he has a strong chance of winning which will be a win for working families like mine. Micah has a perspective and experience that isn't currently represented on the Council. Micah is a proven, strong advocate and will bring a sensible, balanced approach to issues'
-Andy Hartmann

Brian Murtha, People's Democratic Club
Ron Pomerantz, Firefighter (retired)
Jim Weller, First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz
Zeke Bean, Neighbors of Lower Ocean*, SEIU member
~'Micah has worked hard as an advocate for positive change in our neighborhood, and he will work hard to ensure that the diversity of people and needs in Santa Cruz have a voice in our City government'
-Zeke Bean

Carly Dominguez, Farm Worker, Watsonville Brown Berets
~'There are so many reasons why I support Micah including his work on transportation issues, his dedication to family and his neighborhood community garden. I think it's really important for elected officials to have had experience as small business owners, community organizers, and legislators. Micah has done all those things'
-Carly Dominguez

Kristina Hanley
Leonie Sherman, Self Defense Instructor

• Citizens

Tamara Lewis
Eli Cohen
Peter Doven
~'We need more intelligent non-partisan problem solving people in office...'
-Peter Doven

Paul Gratz
Susan Greene
Joel Isaacson
Judith Frieda Krieger
Michael Levy
~'As a leader in Transition Santa Cruz, I couldn't be more pleased that Micah is running for City Council. He was instrumental in developing a set of recommendations that were incorporated into the City's Climate Action Plan. He has been an effective advocate for rational transportation policies for many years. With Micah on City Council, we will have a strong voice for the planet and people in the city leadership'
-Michael Levy

Drew Lewis
Javier Puretz
Philip Rockey
Theresia L. Rogerson
Linda Rosewood
Steve Schnaar
Howie Chaim Schneider
~'Micah's energy and vision is a perfect match for the City Council and for all of Santa Cruz'
-Howie Chaim Schneider

Paul Shoellhamer
Tosh Tanaka
Karsten Wade
Zachary E. Wolinsky, Bicycle Courier, Pedalers Express/Santa Cruz Pedicab