July 30, 2018 -- Two City Council incumbents and a new challenger won the endorsement of Santa Monicans for Renters' Rights (SMRR) on Sunday paving the way for what promises to be a hotly contested race in November.

Greg Morena, a restaurant owner who also has the backing of the beach city's business community, will join Councilmembers Kevin McKeown and Sue Himmelrich on the slate of the City's most powerful political organization.

Incumbent Pam O'Connor did not seek the endorsement of the tenants' group after failing to win its backing four years ago ("O’Connor Faces Tough Re-Election Bid Without SMRR Support," August 12, 2014).

In the race for Rent Control Board, Naomi Sultan will join incumbents Nicole Phillis and Steve Duron on the SMRR slate.

Incumbent Todd Flora has been termed out after serving eight years.

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