Tim Fitzmaurice                                                                   

University, Prison Teacher                                  Age: 70

I remember in 2001 on 9-11 waking up to a catastrophe. I was the Mayor. We had a city council meeting that day.  I cancelled it. But spoke on TV.  We were far from the disaster in NYC, but had challenges too. We had first responders who were traumatized. We wondered how Santa Cruz should respond. I am proud of the way that the firefighters and police went to aid their brothers and sisters, proud that our city was united and that I was your mayor.

I have served on many commissions, Bus Board, Transportation, Farmers Market, Criminal Justice, City Schools, Arts Council, among others, and on the City Council (1998 to 2006) as Mayor in 2000-2001. I am married to Laurie Brooks. I have been a union officer, and coached youth soccer and baseball. I teach ethics and writing at UCSC and in state prison near Soledad. I garden, bake bread and write poetry.

This city has demanding issues. We need to find again our unique brand of friendship, our celebration of differences and mutual respect. I can help do that. Please vote for me. Join the campaign at Tim@Fitzmauriceforcitycouncil2020.com