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How Capitola City Council race turned divisive over candidate TJ Welch’s past LGBTQ+ comments

Late in the campaign, the Capitola City Council race has turned nasty over candidate TJ Welch’s past comments about the LGBTQ+ community, prompting accusations of bigotry from some residents and a defense of his record from others. Welch disputes how his remarks have been characterized and says he has apologized to members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Lookout Local Santa Cruz broke the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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