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Measure S and 2018 Fiscal Emergency

In February 2018 the Santa Cruz City Council declared a "Fiscal Emergency." The Council also approved a ballot measure, Measure S, to raise Santa Cruz sales tax from 9% to 9.25%. If Measure S passes, the increased tax would be equal to twenty-five cents per $100 spent.

The City budget has been impacted by four trends that are creating significant gaps in most California cities General Funds.

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April 19, 2018 Planning Commission Cancelled

April 19, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting Cancelled

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Celebrate the Environment at Earth Day Santa Cruz on April 21

The community is invited to celebrate the environment at Earth Day Santa Cruz 2018 on Saturday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at San Lorenzo Park.

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Interim Emergency Rental Housing Ordinances

On February 13, 2018, the Santa Cruz City Council passed two emergency ordinances that took effect immediately.

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Food Truck dates for 2018

Food Trucks are back! Join us for a Neighborhood Block Party.

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Free Family-Friendly ‘Follow The Flush’ Wastewater Walk On May 5

Follow the Flush 5K walk brings awareness of Santa Cruz wastewater with art, games and humor on Saturday, May 5.

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City of Santa Cruz Launches New Easy Online Recycling Guide

The new online City of Santa Cruz Recycling Guide will help residents and businesses learn how to properly recycle or dispose of more than 250 items.

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Meetings & Events

  • Apr
    19th

    Santa Cruz Dance Week

    5:00pm - 9:30pm

  • Apr
    21st

    NSSA Northwest Open #4

    4:00am - 4:00pm

  • Apr
    21st

    2018 March for Science

    10:00am - 11:00am

  • Apr
    21st

    Earth Day

    11:00am - 4:00pm

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