Though Scotts Valley only became a city in 1966, the man who gave the valley its name—Hiram Daniel Scott—got there in 1850, when he purchased Rancho San Agustin, a Mexican land grant. Since then the land has been mined for peat moss, sand and gravel; now it’s more valuable as residential and commercial real estate. The valley also cultivated its share of tech startups, including such familiar names as Seagate, Borland, and Netflix.

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City Council

The Scotts Valley City Council meets on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. in the council chambers at 1 Civic Center Drive. Meetings are open to the public. (Photo: Michael Barajas/Shutterstock.com)

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Planning Commission

The Scotts Valley Planning Commission advises the City Council on land use and planning decisions. Meetings, held on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., are open to the public.

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4th of July Parade & Kids Zone

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04/29/2025

2024-25 Q3 Strategic Plan Update

The Quarter 3 Results from the City of Scotts Valley's 2024-25 Strategic Work Plan are available now to the public.
04/28/2025

Investing in Safety and Strengthening Community Through Service

In the May edition of the Mayor's Column, Mayor Timm takes a moment to highlight and appreciate the amazing work of Scotts Valley's Police Department.
04/28/2025

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