Luke Kilpatrick (Sand City City Council At-large, California, candidate 2024)

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Luke Kilpatrick

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Sand City City Council At-large

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Other

University of California, Santa Barbara, 2024

Personal

Religion

Agnostic

Profession

Entrepreneur

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Luke Kilpatrick ran for election to the Sand City City Council At-large in California. He was on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024.^[source]

Kilpatrick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Luke Kilpatrick provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on September 26, 2024:

• Birth date: April 14, 1981
• High school: Bradford District High School
• Bachelor's: Seneca College, 2001
• Other: University of California, Santa Barbara, 2024
• Gender: Male
• Religion: Agnostic
• Profession: Entrepreneur
• Incumbent officeholder: No
• Campaign slogan: Bringing a fresh perspective and positive change to Sand City
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Elections

General election

General election for Sand City City Council At-large (2 seats)

Michelle Adams, Marilee Diaz, and Luke Kilpatrick ran in the general election for Sand City City Council At-large on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
	Submit photo	Michelle Adams (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Marilee Diaz (Nonpartisan)
		Luke Kilpatrick (Nonpartisan)

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Luke Kilpatrick completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kilpatrick's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I have been a passionate and skilled consultant, author, and speaker who helps technology startups and local businesses build and grow their ecosystems. I have worked with leading companies such as VMware, Atlassian, and Harness, creating and managing successful developer programs, events, and communities across the globe. My mission is to bring the voices of my neighbors to where it is needed and to improve their experience with the city and services they use. I am always looking for ways to connect, empower, and inspire our local community.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I live and work in Sand City
• I have attended and been involved with City Council for the past four years attending most meetings.
• I will bring the concerns of the community to council to have them acted on.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Affordable housing, good well paying jobs, families growing and staying in Monterey County.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to Pete Buttigieg, I appreciate how he tries to reach people who don't always agree with him but tries to find a solution that works for the most people. I hope I can follow his example.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Tomorrowland (2015) -- Can we Fix it? - Things are always great, but we need to focus on fixing it.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Willingness to listen to voices other than their own. A desire to help those who need it. Honesty and Transparency are key.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I can process information and recognize the patterns quickly then explain them to the other members of council. I have been doing this over the past several years allowing for more informed and relevant discussions to take place.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Being present in Sand City, listening to the people who live here, create and implement programs that give great value for their tax dollars. Supporting the Sand City Police, Monterey Fire and other public services provided by the city.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I have a 6 year old daughter, I want her to see that just a regular person that isn't wealthy can join government and achieve change to make her future better than if they had not.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The destruction of the space shuttle Challenger. I was very interested in the mission of it because there was a school teacher on board.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

My first job was apprenticing as an HVAC repair man and installer for my father in Canada. I learned electrical installation, plumbing, carpentry and many other trade skills that have helped me in my life. I still work with my father when I go home to Canada or he comes out here to help me on a project.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Ready Player One - it shows what happens if we ignore the physical world and replace it with a virtual one.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Proud Mary, by Creedence Clearwater Revival

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Naturalizing through the USA immigration process legally. There is so many hoops and time in this process that could be streamlined to allow great new people to bring their experiences to better our country.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Democratic Women of Monterey County

Monterey/Santa Cruz Building and Construction Trades Council

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Financial transparency and government accountability are incredibly important. Sand City is special in the fact that it is normally running a budget surplus so it can invest in things that other places can not. The projects the city takes on need to look for the future rather than just preserving funds incase of litigation.

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