Tell us about a Santa Cruz county resident whose achievements or work you find inspiring

I would pick Tom Davis. He is the owner of the climbing gym, Pacific Edge, and I find his climbing accomplishments and his sense of community to be very inspiring to me.

Marcus Williamson
Santa Cruz | Student

Amelia Conlin, director of People Power. I think she has done a lot of great things for the organization, and the town, and the county in general as far a sustainable transportation. And I’m really glad she’s here making a difference.

Rob Straka
Santa Cruz | IT Engineer

The Great Morgani to me represents what’s the best about Santa Cruz. You know, he’s crazy, zany, but he’s actually good too, he’s a very talented musician. He adds so much to the downtown atmosphere, and I think we really need to reassess the rules and laws downtown to create and foster the kind of things that The Great Morgani brings downtown.

Woody Carroll
Santa Cruz | Equipment Manager UCSC

My friend Russ Leal, who is a Santa Cruz local. He taught special ed at Los Gatos High and commuted over the hill for 30 years, and he is was a great inspiration to me and mentor, taught me how to surf and play music, and he’s still around.