Santa Cruz City Council candidate Hector Marin was arrested in Santa Clara County in March 2024 for misdemeanor driving under the influence, Lookout has learned. He was cited later that year for driving with a suspended license in Santa Cruz, another misdemeanor, and is due for sentencing on Wednesday morning on that charge.
Marin, 28, is an English language development and special education teacher at Harbor High School. He is running for the District 4 Santa Cruz City Council seat against incumbent Scott Newsome. Marin did not respond to attempts to reach him by phone and email on Tuesday.
A jury trial for the DUI took place in Santa Clara County Superior Court in early December 2024…