Under district elections you will vote for one. You will have no say on six of the seven members. And they will have no reason to listen to you. A Council majority could dismiss or ignore neighborhood concerns outside their districts without being held accountable to the voters. District elections will undermine neighborhoods rather than enhance them.
Most important issues impact everyone.
Councilmembers should care about the whole City, not just their own backyards. Decisions about the downtown, Beach Area, or any part of the City affect all of us. We need all seven Councilmembers committed to working on issues like transportation, water, affordable housing, and efficient public services. The ballot proposal requires Councilmembers to give up their seats if they move out of their districts. Housing is very tight in Santa Cruz.