Armen Melkonians, whose online Residocracy group was a popular forum for slow-growth activists and an organizing platform that helped defeat a major development project, also pulled nominating papers after running in 2016.

So did Rent Board member Coroline Torosis, who has the strong backing of Mayor Himmelrich and Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights (SMRR), which faces a crucial test of its power in November.

Read More: https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/news/News-2022/July-2022/07_18_2022_Eleven_Council_Candidates_Pull_Papers.html

AND: https://www.smdp.com/first-batch-of-residents-begin-process-of-running-for-local-office/219575