On June 2, the coastal communities have a chance to choose a new county supervisor to represent Los Osos, Harmony, Cayucos, Cambria, and unincorporated areas in District 2. Bruce Gibson has held the position for 20 years.
Gibson has hand-picked his replacement, Jim Dantona, and has gone so far as making him his current legislative assistant so he can learn his agenda. That agenda has included some annoying stances that include denial of the water crisis in Los Osos and a push for new development here, support for offshore wind power and infrastructure, agreement to keep Diablo nuclear plant in business beyond its safe operating life, and other lackluster responses to multiple community needs.
Jim Dantona is a close friend and Cayucos neighbor to Bruce Gibson and appears to be able to follow his legacy and seems prepared to continue in his style.
Michael Erin Woody brings a fresh energy and understanding of our challenges because of his generational involvement along our coastline. He left the Republican Party six years ago and thinks in a nonpartisan way, looking at issues and solutions in a practical way.
Unlike the rumors being circulated that he’s a Republican in disguise and has a secret agenda to turn the board back to a 3-2 vote, Woody speaks clearly about advocating for our coastal region and its protection. He is experienced and has my vote.
Please listen to some of the debates. Google District 2 debates and decide who will best represent our communities into the future!
Linde Owen
Los Osos
This article appears in Best of SLO County 2026.