Santa Cruz City Council Scorecards
Performance rankings based on voting records - Powered by My Local Government.com
Performance rankings based on voting records - Powered by My Local Government.com
Our system shows how often council members vote FOR policies that advance Santa Cruz's goals.
We calculate a score for each category based on voting records:
Example: 13 pro votes out of 15 total votes present = 13/15 = 0.87 (87% alignment)
"Yes" votes on policies that advance the category goal (e.g., new housing projects for Housing category).
"No" votes on policies that advance the category goal, or "Yes" votes on restrictive policies.
Only votes where members were present count. Absences don't hurt scores - they just reduce the total possible points.
0-20%
Needs Work
20-40%
Poor
40-60%
Fair
60-80%
Good
80-100%
Strong
100%
Perfect
Support for new housing, zoning reforms, and affordable housing initiatives.
Funding for police, fire, emergency services, and community safety programs.
Support for business growth, job creation, and economic vitality.
Infrastructure improvements, bike lanes, public transit, and mobility solutions.
Climate action, conservation, sustainability initiatives, and environmental protection.