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The two organizations backed Eric Friedman for Santa Barbara Mayor and Cevin Cathell District 5, Alexander Stoeber ( District 6 ), and Monte Wilson (District 4), for City Council. The groups held a press conference Wednesday at the Chromatic Gate on Santa Barbara’s waterfront to make the announcement. Kristen Miller, president and CEO of the Chamber said the two organizations endorsed the same people and decided to make the joint announcement together. She said the Chamber supports candidates who will champion the business community, economic development and “strong, common sense government.” “This year, we worked with the Santa Barbara Barbara Police Officers Association to ensure that the candidates we are supporting also value police, first responders and particularly fiscal responsibility to ensure the police department can efficiently serve our community,” Miller said. “We believe these candidates will help the future of our community and support public safety in Santa Barbara in a positive and fiscally responsive way,” said Sgt. Adam Mick, president of the Police Officers Association.