County Affordable Housing Policy Discussion – Update

By admin | August 20, 2014

On Tuesday, August 19th, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors publicly considered amending the County’s affordable housing guidelines in conjunction with a nexus analysis and recommendations performed by Keyser Marston Associates. While the impetus for a re-examining of the affordable housing policy is related to two recent court rulings, the County is also exploring…

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San Lorenzo Valley business leaders meet with SCCBC to discuss County economic development efforts

By admin | August 13, 2014

On Monday, August 11th, members of the Santa Cruz County Business Council sat down with the San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce to discuss the County’s draft Economic Vitality Strategy (EVS). Additionally, representatives from the County Planning Department and Supervisor Bruce McPherson’s office were in attendance. The discussion was both helpful and constructive in understanding…

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Recap from July 30th in-district meeting with State Senator Bill Monning

By admin | August 5, 2014

On Wednesday, July 30th, a contingent of members from both the Santa Cruz County Business Council (SCCBC) and the Santa Cruz County Association of REALTORS (SCCAR) met with State Senator Bill Monning at his Santa Cruz office. The purpose of the meeting was to share both organizations’ thoughts on AB 2416, dubbed the CA Wage…

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SCCBC to co-host Economic Vitality Strategy study session in Felton on August 11th

By admin | August 5, 2014

Contact:  Joe Foster, Executive Director, SCCBC Please join us Monday, August 11th as the Santa Cruz County Business Council, San Lorenzo Valley Chamber of Commerce, Felton Business Association, Boulder Creek Business Association and the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce co-host a morning “study session” to discuss the County of Santa Cruz’s draft Economic Vitality Strategy (EVS)…

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