Santa Clarita is at a crossroads. I think it’s somewhere around wanting to stay a small town and being forced, (kicking and screaming) into becoming a big city. This is something which is probably inevitable. But how this city moves into the future (good or bad) will be determined by the City Council. Welcome to episode 154 with guest Dr. Aakash Ahuja. This is part one of a four part series featuring candidates for the Santa Clarita City Council. Dr. Aakash Ahuja really, really wants to represent you on the City Council. He has been running for almost a year now and even contacted me about being on this podcast as far back as 9 months ago.Originally from India, Dr. Aakash has living in Santa Clarita for several years now. He is a psychiatrist working with inmates at the prison in Lancaster. He is a dedicated family man with a real enthusiasm at the prospect of being on the City Council.Aakash’s platform is, in a way, the same typical fare you see for any City Council candidate such as reducing traffic congestion, the safety of our kids, and supporting local businesses.But with the COVID-19 pandemic, this election is anything but typical and who is on City Council will directly affect the future of Santa Clarita, its local businesses and the city’s economy, possibly more so than ever. Aakash is more progressive than the current members of the City Council. If elected, it would be interesting to see how his views and approach would be greeted by the other members of the council.

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