With a difference of just 26 votes separating them on election night, the vice-tight race between Eric Hammer and Bruce McPherson for Fifth District Supervisor is still ongoing, with election results still being counted. “We’re plugging away here every day and on track to certify by Dec. 4,” said County Clerk Gail Pellerin.
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Scenes From Election Night in Santa Cruz
Election night in Santa Cruz County this year was nothing like the scene in 2008—no celebrations in the streets, no climbing on cars, and a foggy stillness had set into downtown Santa Cruz by the time newly re-elected President Barack Obama gave his acceptance speech. But Democrats and Republicans did gather last night around the county to watch the results,
Eric Hammer Admits Falsifying Credentials
On an application to the County of Santa Cruz Treasury Oversight Commission from 2011, current Fifth District Supervisor candidate Eric Hammer listed a Bachelor’s of Science degree from San Francisco State in 2000 as one of his credentials. The only problem? He doesn’t have one.
McPherson Wins Keeley Endorsement
District 5 County Supervisor candidate and former Secretary of State Bruce McPherson raised eyebrows from Boulder Creek to Zayante (and beyond; it was statewide news) when he dropped his affiliation with the Republican Party shortly after a tough primary against Democratic Party–backed Eric Hammer.
