Santa Cruz's sixth supervisor in a red hat

Article focuses on he she has been effective in being a citizen leader in the community and why the politicians respect her for her opinions and work ethic. The article also explains the “red hat” and that the practice began from a recommendation from her civically active father on always having something distinctive in what you were or use so that people remember you.
Creator: Aleta Watson
Source: San Jose Mercury
Date: 1978-08-07
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • Ben Lomond
  • 1970s
Identifier: FE-BEN-Wilder-10

Citation

Watson, Aleta. “Santa Cruz's sixth supervisor in a red hat.” San Jose Mercury. 1978-08-07. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/141049. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.