James Anderson

About this race

A fire-district board: sets the budget and tax rate for fire protection and emergency medical services in its area.

4 candidates ran for Felton Fire Protection District Director (Santa Cruz County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

About James Anderson

Felton Fire Director. Jim Anderson says he has volunteered with the Felton Fire District for 53 years and has lived in Felton for 31 years; the county roster lists him as a director first appointed in 1999. He also lists service on Santa Cruz County LAFCO representing special districts for 20 years, the Mountain Parks Foundation board and the Felton Cemetery board.

What they say they'll focus on:

• Experienced, steady leadership focused on public safety
• Responsible local government
• Community resilience

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place James Anderson only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for James Anderson yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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• Norman Crandell
• Bill Finlayson
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Quick answers

Is James Anderson the incumbent?

Yes. James Anderson currently holds this office.

What does the Felton Fire Protection District Director seat do?

A fire-district board: sets the budget and tax rate for fire protection and emergency medical services in its area.

Who is James Anderson running against?

Norman Crandell, Bill Finlayson and Craig Winter, for Felton Fire Protection District Director (Santa Cruz County).

Should I vote for James Anderson?

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