She’s received the endorsement of Tucson Mayor Regina Romero, Councilman Kevin Dahl, Councilmember Lane Santa Cruz and others, as well as endorsements from unions and education organizations.

Council members Paul Cunningham, Lane Santa Cruz and Kevin Dahl voted no. So Ward 5’s Richard Fimbres would cast the deciding vote.

UC Santa Barbara struck out in its final at-bat with the California Coastal Commission in its bid for artificial turf at Caesar Uyesaka Baseball Stadium.