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1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

The five members of the Scotts Valley City Council are selected by voters in at-large elections to four-year staggered terms. Municipal elections are held the first Tuesday of November in each even-numbered year. The mayor and vice mayor are appointed annually by the council to represent the city in ceremonial and official affairs. The council establishes local laws, sets policy, allocates funds, and provides direction to city staff via the city manager. Councilmembers also appoint citizen representatives to various local and regional committees, commissions, and other boards.

Meetings: Held in the City Council Chambers at 1 Civic Center Drive on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

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05/09/2025
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May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and Scotts Valley Police Department is urging everyone to prioritize bicyclist safety as warmer weather brings more riders onto the roads.

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Simmering tensions between the City of Scotts Valley and youth sports leagues over proposed fees hikes boiled over during the April 2 regularly scheduled Council meeting when a girls softball coach teared-up providing public comment.

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04/17/2025
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As April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Scotts Valley Police Department is emphasizing the crucial need for drivers to remain focused and vigilant on the road.

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03/20/2025
The impact of cannabis lounges and an update on the housing element of the General Plan were on the agenda of the March 19 meeting of the Scotts Valley City Council. Read on to learn more

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03/14/2025
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Scotts Valley’s future isn’t something that just happens—we build it with the choices we make today. That’s why city leadership—including the Council, department heads and key community stakeholders—came together in February for a two-day Strategic Planning Workshop to map out priorities for the next two years.

Past Members

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Randy Johnson
Term ended: Dec. 31, 2024
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Jack Dilles
Term ended: Dec. 31, 2024
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Jim Reed
Term ended: Dec. 7, 2022