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THENextWave
Santa Cruz's first mayoral forum with questions from elementary school students — moderated by Mayor Fred Keeley
A Civic Forum Like
No Other
Most forums exclude the new generation entirely
Candidates who can answer a child's question honestly and clearly can answer anyone.
Children have the power to influence the parents
When a kid comes home fired up about what a candidate said, parents pay attention in a way no mailer or ad can replicate.
Practical civic skills for elementary students
Elementary school students research, draft, and deliver questions and gain valuable civic knowledge.
Mayor Fred Keeley
Santa Cruz's sitting Mayor and longtime civic leader brings the gavel, the balance, and the gravitas. Mayor Keeley ensures every student question is heard and every candidate gets equal, respectful airtime — keeping this forum civic education, not political theater.
Democracy works best when every voice is at the table — including the youngest ones. During decades in public service, I've learned that the most honest questions often come from those who haven't yet been taught what isn't supposed to be asked. The students of Santa Cruz deserve leaders who will answer them directly, and I'm honored to make sure they do.
— Mayor Fred Keeley, City of Santa Cruz
How the
Next Wave
Works
"What are you going to do for us?"
The question every candidate must answerFive Candidates.
One Stage.
Ask the Next
Mayor of Santa Cruz
Submit your question below. The 3DE Club team reviews all submissions — the most upvoted questions get asked on stage. Keep it direct. Bold is good.
Sent to [email protected] — it's now live for the community to upvote. See you May 30!
Sample Student Questions
Before you submit a question using the form above for The Next Wave, watch the short video below to understand exactly what the next Mayor of Santa Cruz will actually do.
What Does a Mayor Do?
A kid-friendly explanation of how a mayor leads a city — from setting the vision and working with the City Council, to overseeing the budget, public safety, parks, libraries, and the everyday services that make a community work.
Courtesy of PIP Academy
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