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Santa Cruz began its municipal life as a town in 1866, and then received its first city charter in 1876. In 1907, the citizens voted for a new charter with the mayor as chief executive and a seven-member city council. In 1948, Santa Cruz established a council-manager form of government, with a mayor and six councilmembers setting policy for the city and a city manager serving as the chief administrator. In 2022, the city went through another major shift, changing to by-district representation and a direct mayoral election.

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The Santa Cruz City Council is switching from at-large to district-based council elections.
Given that past councils have been dominated by westsiders, it will be interesting to see what changes occur once city residents are represented according to geographically set districts.

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Santa Cruz County’s Primary and General Elections Are Looming

How timing can make or break what qualifies for the ballot

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Stephen Kessler Named Santa Cruz County’s 2023 Artist of the Year

The Santa Cruz journalist, poet, editor, translator and rabble-rouser has been at it for over 50 years—and is far from finished.

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Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley Proposes Tax Measure for Workforce Housing

05/10/2023

Santa Cruz Mayor Fred Keeley and councilmembers Scott Newsome and Sandy Brown presented a motion to begin study on a potential bond measure to pay for affordable housing and permanent supportive housing projects in the city.

Santa Cruz Police Auditor Report Zeroes In on Use of Force, Tasers

05/08/2023

The Santa Cruz Police Department has made numerous updates to its Taser stun gun, supervisory review and communication policies after the latest review by a city-hired independent auditor.

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Community Invited to Industrial Users Local Discharge Limits Discussion on June 14

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2023   Contact: Janice Bisgaard, Community Relations Specialist, (831) 420-5166     SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The City of Santa Cruz Environmental Compliance program invites the community to...
(06/05/2023)

City Downtown Parking District Rates to Change on July 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2023   Contact:  Janice Bisgaard, Community Relations Specialist, (831) 420-5166   SANTA CRUZ, Calif. â€” The Santa Cruz City Council has approved two amendments to the Santa Cruz Municipal...
(05/31/2023)

One Block of Oxford Way Closed to Through Traffic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 26, 2023   Contact:  Janice Bisgaard, Community Relations Specialist, (831) 420-5166   SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The City of Santa Cruz has closed Oxford Way to through traffic from Almar Avenue to Woodrow Avenue...
(05/26/2023)

‘Santa Cruzer’ Beach-to-Downtown EV Shuttle Service Launches Memorial Day Weekend

Santa Cruz (May 22, 2023) – The City of Santa Cruz today announced its new Santa Cruzer shuttle service will launch Memorial Day Weekend, providing convenient transportation between the Beach and Downtown via two all-electric vehicles. The all-new...
(05/22/2023)

City Begins Required San Lorenzo River Burrowing Rodent Mitigation Project for FEMA Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2023 Contact:  Janice Bisgaard, Community Relations Specialist, 831-420-5166   SANTA CRUZ, Calif. —The City of Santa Cruz is scheduled to begin the Burrowing Rodent Mitigation Project (Phase 1, Fumigation)...
(05/22/2023)

Pure Water Soquel Night Work Scheduled at Chestnut/Laurel Intersection

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   May 18, 2023   Contacts:  Janice Bisgaard, Community Relations Specialist, (831) 420-5166 Rebecca Rubin, Soquel Creek Water District Public Outreach Coordinator (831) 475-8501 x118   SANTA CRUZ, Calif. —...
(05/18/2023)

Plan Your Adventure at Santa Cruz Garage Sale Weekend June 3-4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2023   Contact: Janice Bisgaard, Community Relations Specialist, (831) 420-5166   SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — At the City of Santa Cruz sponsored Garage Sale Weekend, June 3-4, visitors can plan their adventure...
(05/18/2023)

Santa Cruz Fire Department Prepares for Wildfire Season

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2023                           ...
(05/16/2023)

City Celebrates Beach Safety Week and Public Works Week with Marine Safety Santa Cruz Vehicles Ribbon-Cutting on May 25

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2023 Contact:  Janice Bisgaard, Community Relations Specialist, (831) 420-5166   SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The City of Santa Cruz invites the community to celebrate both National Public Works Week and...
(05/15/2023)

Agenda Available: Historic Preservation Commission

The agenda is now available for the Historic Preservation Commission meeting which starts at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at City Council Chambers, 809 Center St.  For more information on how to participate and to view the agenda and...
(05/12/2023)
Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Zoning Administrator
Wednesday June 7 2023   10:00 AM

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Parks and Recreation Commission
Monday June 12 2023   4:00 PM

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City Council
Tuesday June 13 2023   3:30 PM

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Planning Commission
Thursday June 15 2023   7:00 PM

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