CHRIS KROHN VS. RYAN COONERTY

On Housing
✅ Chris is fighting to stop outside developers from "selling off" Santa Cruz for luxury apartments
❌ Ryan prioritizes projects that protect existing neighborhood character

On Homelessness

✅ Chris advocates for meeting basic needs and providing stable housing.

❌ Ryan supports a "harder stance" that includes forced treatment or a "bus tickets home"

On Labor & Wages

✅ Chris is the only candidate explicitly pushing for a higher local minimum wage

❌ Ryan focuses his economic platform on downtown business vitality

On Governance

✅ Chris aims to end "behind closed doors" decision-making in city hall

❌ Ryan is running as the candidate of the current "Status Quo" political establishment

On Campaign Finance

✅ Chris has voluntarily capped his spending to keep his campaign grassroots
❌ Ryan has rejected expenditure limits to raise significant funds approaching $100,000

On Transportation: 

✅ Chris remains a vocal and dedicated champion for the rail-trail and free fare boxes on Metro buses

❌ Ryan has shifted his focus toward general city beautification and maintenance.

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