Marty Blum is one of Santa Barbara's most decorated elected officials. She served as mayor between 2001 and 2009 and two terms as City Council member. She is also a former president of the Santa Barbara Teachers Association. In this podcast, Blum offers her view on the current state of the city, Cathy Murillo's time as mayor, affordable housing and State Street. She also shares her story of recovering from a double mastectomy — and returning to City Hall after just one week. Blum talks about Iya Falcone, Dr. Dan Secord, Babatunde Folayemi and current names such Meagan Harmon, Kristen Sneddon and John Davies. Blum is one of Santa Barbara's most treasured elected officials, with a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. #santa barbara #politics #breast cancer Please subscribe to Santa Barbara Talks on You Tube and visit www.santabarbaratalks.com to make a contribution.

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15 May 2022