In a letter to the editor, a Santa Cruz resident outlines why he would like to see Lani Faulkner replace Manu Koenig on the county board of supervisors.
Election 2024
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Letter to the editor: No on M is vital
In a letter to the editor, a Santa Cruz renter urges a no vote on ballot initiative Measure M.
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A Lookout View: Our March 5 endorsements
Lookout’s editorial board explains its reasoning and process for offering endorsements of candidates and ballot measures in the 2024 Santa Cruz County primary election March 5.
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A Lookout View: On Measure N, a yes to our community and individual health
In about two years, Watsonville Community Hospital has moved from the brink of ruin to point of countywide pride. As Santa Cruz County’s population continues to age faster than the state’s, we need a strong second hospital. This measure makes the hospital, and its parent Pajaro Valley Health Care District, stronger.
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A Lookout View: Yes on Measures K and L
Lookout endorses Measures K and L. We know taxes are not popular, but both the county and city of Santa Cruz need these to fund critical programs and services.
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A Lookout View: Yes on Measure H — Live Oak School District needs long-term investment
Measure H would allow the flailing Live Oak School District to issue $44 million in bonds, and would cost property owners $30 per $100,000 of assessed property annually for 30 years. It’s hard to trust a school district that has shown such ineptitude, but that funding is what’s needed to support kids, teachers and right the ship.
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A Lookout View: For Santa Cruz City Council, Kalantari-Johnson, Trigueiro, O’Hara and Brunner
We might be at an inflection point as the current city council has mounted a sensible and steady approach in addressing the city’s many issues. In recommending these four women, we look to a next council that will build its achievements – and take the time to figure out a more open engagement and transparency process around planning issues.
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In the Public Interest: Election 2024: The names behind the money
IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST Election 2024: The names behind the money Across four ballot measures and seven open county and city seats, Santa Cruz County campaigns in this primary election season have raised roughly $640,000 through nearly 1,500 total donations. How money flows into campaign coffers tells many stories. It can show us whom candidates […]
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Who is behind the largest campaign donations in Santa Cruz County’s primary election cycle?
Nearly $640,000 has flowed into Santa Cruz County campaigns during this primary election cycle. Who are the people and organizations behind the dollars?
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A Lookout View: Our endorsements in county supervisor races
The endorsements of the Lookout editorial board in races for Santa Cruz County supervisor in the March 5 primary election.