 Hello, my name is Don Lane and I'm a candidate for the Santa Cruz City Council, seeking to fill the vacancy that will be created if City Council member Chris Crone is removed from office in the recall election. The City of Santa Cruz is going through a very difficult period with the City Council recall election, with a high level of conflict and with little progress on our toughest challenges. I'm asking for your vote because with your support and the collaboration of key segments of our community, I think I can help turn things around. If I'm chosen by voters to serve on the Council for the remainder of this year, I'll focus most on creating collaborative solutions based on civil discussion and principled compromise. While I have my own views about how to make progress on the issues of affordable housing, homelessness, environmental sustainability and public safety, those views will take a backseat to the need for working toward consensus. I served on our City Council for 12 years and served three terms as mayor. I also bring experience as a teacher, a small business owner and a non-profit organization staff member. I've helped bring people together, resolved tough issues through compromise and collaboration and welcomed everyone in our community to be part of our local government decision making process. I'm ready to get back to work on the City Council and I invite you to join me. I respectfully ask for your vote in the March 3rd election. Thank you very much.