Emily's Bakery Becomes Latest People Power Business Member
Next time you get a hankering for a pumpkin muffin and some tea, think about visiting Emily's bakery (on Mission and Laurel). The bakery is owned by Emily Reilly, but you may not see her there because she has devoted more and more of her time to local politics of late, and that is good news for the bicycle community.
On the Santa Cruz City Council, Emily has consistently voted with the bicycle community on many important projects, from approving the Broadway-Brommer bridge to Bicycle Traffic Safety School. Lately Emily has been our hero on the Council in defending the Holy Cross path, a situation that is evolving even as you read this. On the Regional Transportation Commission, Emily has been one of only a few commissioners to vote against widening Highway 1 and the sales tax measure to fund it. Emily's has also donated baked goods to many People Power events.
With her Council term coming to an end, Emily is running for State Assembly. While it's too early for People Power's endorsements on that race, we can definitely recommend Emily's apple pie, cakes, and variety of muffins. Ride your bike to Emily's and get a free sliver of her awesome apple cake with any purchase.