Upcoming Events
Surf City 4 Meet and Greet
The Surf City 4 are committed to meeting and listening to the community. Join us for a meet and greet around town!
Generous residents are opening their homes to me and other candidates across Huntington Beach. Please join us for an evening of conversation and a chance to ask your questions.
Email Veronica at vmc11@rocketmail.com for information about attending.
Surf City 4 Meet and Greet
The Surf City 4 are committed to meeting and listening to the community. Join us for a meet and greet around town!
Generous residents are opening their homes to me and other candidates across Huntington Beach. Please join us for an evening of conversation and a chance to ask your questions.
Email MaryAnn at macelinder@gmail.com for information about attending.
Candidate Debate
UPDATE: SOLD OUT! Live streaming will be available.
All candidates for Huntington Beach City Council 2026 have been invited to a Candidate Debate to address local issues and community values.
The Surf City 4 have all committed to attend and we hope to see you there!
Surf City 4 Meet and Greet
The Surf City 4 are committed to meeting and listening to the community. Join us for a meet and greet around town!
Generous residents are opening their homes to me and other candidates across Huntington Beach. Please join us for an evening of conversation and a chance to ask your questions.
Please email Meryl at merylschrantz@gmail.com for information about attending.
Sip 'n Sit Coffee Break
Take a coffee break and let’s chat about what’s happening in Huntington Beach, your concerns or questions, and how we can make our City better together!
Erin's Birthday Celebration!
I’m turning 46! Celebrate another year with me, friends, family, and supporters. Let’s raise a glass to a wonderful day and a successful campaign.
Register for the Birthday Fundraiser here: Erin’s 26th Birthday
Meet and Greet
Meeting community members is central to my campaign and to my plans once on city council.
Generous residents are opening their homes to me and other candidates across Huntington Beach. Please join us for an evening of conversation and a chance to ask your questions.
Email Jim at 19jimthomas@gmail.com for information about attending.
Sip 'n Sit
Take a lunch break and let’s chat about what’s happening in Huntington Beach, your concerns or questions, and how we can make our City better together!
Surf City Nights Canvass
Join me for chance to chat with residents at Surf City Nights.
This weekly walk down Main Street is organized by supporters of the Surf City 4 and other local candidates. Everyone is invited to walk together and bring signs to support the candidates.
This is where it starts: meeting people where they are. Every walk, every sign, every conversation moves the needle. See you there!
DCWOC Candidate Introductions
Join the Surf City 4 and other local candidates at the Democratic Club of West Orange County meeting. This meeting will be focused on gearing up for the coming election.
Surf City 4 Meet and Greet
Many community supporters are generously opening their homes for neighbors and residents to get to know the Surf City 4.
Come along and help shape the future of Huntington Beach.
Canvassing Day
Join Team Erin for a big canvassing day as we close out the summer.
Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, and good walking shoes!
Surf City 4 Meet and Greet
Many community supporters are generously opening their homes for neighbors and residents to get to know the Surf City 4.
Come along and help shape the future of Huntington Beach.
Sip 'n Sit
Come by Eat at Joe’s and talk to Erin about what’s happening in Huntington Beach, your concerns or questions, and how we can make our City better together!
Lemonade is on Erin!
Pokemon Go with Erin!
Erin loves playing Pokemon Go with her family. Join her, the kids, and lots of other Pokemon fans for a community day.
Erin will be at the bandstand behind Central Library in Central Park catching Pokemon and talking with residents. Let’s catch ‘em all!
Sip and Sit
Come by Riip Beer, Brewery and Taproom after work and talk to Erin about what’s happening in Huntington Beach, your concerns or questions, and how we can make our City better together!
Lemonade is on Erin!
DWSOC
Erin will be present at a candidate corner to get to know the women and supporters of South Orange County.
Join the DWSOC to find out more: https://www.dwsoc.org/events.html
Freedom to Read Storytime
Bring your little ones to Wardlow Park for a Freedom to Read storytime, lead by professional librarians. We’ll read books, sing songs, and celebrate our community.
See you there!
Protect HB Campaign Kickoff
Join ProtectHB on Saturday, July 11 at 1:00PM in Central Park, as we kick off our fall campaign efforts. We will gather in the grassy area that is east of the Central Library. Beverages and snacks will be served. Be sure to bring a chair.
Hear from our endorsed City Council candidates: Ben Davis, Brenda Glim, Erin Spivey and Taryn Palumbo. More candidates are expected to join us!
Freedom to Read Fundraiser
Join four acclaimed authors in conversation on writing, reading, and the fight against censorship.
Celebrate the Freedom to read with the Surf City 4!
Visit here to find out more information and purchase seats for the event.
4th of July Parade
Come celebrate America’s 250th Year of Independence! Erin will be marching in the Huntington Beach 4th of July parade alongside fellow Surf City 4 candidates, as part of the Democratic Party of Orange County’s group. We invite you to line the parade route to support Erin, Huntington Beach, and the birth of American independence.
Flag Day Fundraiser
Protect HB is honoring local candidates with a fundraiser to kick off the celebration for America’s 250th Birthday. Join us for food, fun, and fantastic guests.
Park Playdate + Progress
In you’re interested in positive change in our community, join us for this meet and greet.
Kids can play, parents can chat. Playground, snacks, and activities provided.
Powerful Voices and Local Choices
We are bringing together national leaders and political strategists for a conversation about how national politics has influenced Huntington Beach’s local government. The Surf City 4 will be there to introduce ourselves to the community.
DCWOC Fundraiser
With a pivotal election year underway, DCWOC is bringing the candidates to you. Join us for a lunch catered by Amarith Farms, bid on our silent auction, and connect with many of the Democratic candidates running for office this year, including me and my slate co-candidates.
Oak View Community Meet and Greet
Join the Surf City 4 for an important conversation in the Oak View Neighborhood. Bring your questions and concerns. Let’s come together for Huntington Beach.
Santa Monica College and Library Symposium
Enjoy a screening of The Librarians, a documentary on protecting intellectual freedom, followed by a panel discussion on democratic values, civic action, and the vital role of libraries.
Bark in the Park
Huntington Beach is a dog friendly town, so let’s bring our pups to a meet and greet! Join me for a conversation at Central Park’s Dog Park.
Teacher and school Employee Appreciation
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Community Fundraiser
Community fundraiser for friends and supporters to come together to discuss how to change Huntington Beach for the better.
The Librarians
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.