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Topics getting the most attention in Santa Cruz County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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Measure Q environmental and parks funding
Voter-approved Measure Q dollars — about $8.9 million next year — fund water protection, wildfire risk reduction, parks, and habitat preservation, split between county grants, cities, unincorporated areas, and land partners.
4 mentionsLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
HighEnvironment
Oil and gas / deep-sea mining ballot measure
The Board reaffirmed opposition to a petition that would ban recreational fishing at Pleasure Point and Santa Cruz-area MPAs, aligning with the Department of Fish and Wildlife's recommendation to reject it.
11 mentionsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026