Offshore drilling opposition funding
Summary
The county is spending $25,000 to join Santa Cruz County's coordinated opposition to new offshore drilling and seabed mining off California's coast. Supervisors want accountability on how the funds are used.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
$25,000 from the county's general non-departmental fund.
Residents who value coastal protection from new offshore drilling and mining activity.
Dissenting supervisors cited competing budget needs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Aug 18, 2026
The county is spending $25,000 to join Santa Cruz County's coordinated opposition to new offshore drilling and seabed mining off California's coast. Supervisors want accountability on how the funds are used.
Board of Supervisors - Jul 28, 2026
Supervisor Gibson won 3-2 support to bring back a $25,000 contribution to the 12-county Save My Coast coalition fighting renewed federal offshore oil drilling; Peschong and Moreno said the county can't afford it.
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