[{"createTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:16.49606","statement":"<h1 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">STATEMENT OF NICK SOMERS</h1><h2 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL,<br dir=\"auto\">4th District</h2><h3 dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center\">CITY OF SANTA CLARITA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION</h3><p dir=\"auto\">Age: 45</p><p dir=\"auto\">Occupation: Small Business Owner</p><p dir=\"auto\">I'm a small business owner, husband, father of two, and proud Santa Clarita resident for more than 14 years.</p><p dir=\"auto\">For over 25 years, I've built a career creating jobs in the film industry while dedicating my life to serving others. As a licensed Emergency Medical Technician and volunteer first responder for more than a decade, I currently serve with both the Santa Clarita Valley and LAPD Search &amp; Rescue Teams, helping rescue injured hikers and accident victims, and search for missing children, seniors, and other at-risk individuals.</p><p dir=\"auto\">As a cancer survivor since age 21, I've never taken a day for granted. That experience strengthened my commitment to serving others and giving back to the community my family proudly calls home.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I'm running for City Council to bring thoughtful leadership that listens to constituents, encourages fiscal responsibility, and brings common-sense decision-making to City Hall. I'll work to support public safety, strengthen local businesses, encourage responsible growth, invest in our neighborhoods, and protect the quality of life that makes Santa Clarita such a special place to live and raise a family.</p><p dir=\"auto\">I would be honored to earn your vote for Santa Clarita City Council, District 4.</p><p dir=\"auto\"></p>","editTs":"2026-09-29T20:21:16.49606","language":"EN","status":4,"contestId":10838,"electionId":4348,"candidateId":26542,"publishedBy":69,"statementId":60435,"createdBy":69,"lastChangeBy":69,"publicCandidate":null}]