This Week in Local Government
What Santa Cruz County's county, city, school and regional boards are about to decide in the next ten days, sorted by how much it matters. Use the buttons to see just the governments and topics you follow.
Government
Topic
Notable (1)
Meaningful contracts, programs and policy positions.
- NotableWatsonville City CouncilTue, Oct 13, 4:30 PM· Government & transparency, Taxes, fees & budget· Consent agenda$96,000 more for federal lobbying firm CapitalEdge Advocacy through 2028
The City Council would extend its contract with CapitalEdge Advocacy, Inc., the firm that represents Watsonville's interests in Washington, D.C., for two more years. A yes vote adds $96,000 to the contract, raising the total cap from $96,000 to $192,000, and pushes the end date from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2028. The firm tracks federal developments and funding opportunities for the City and advises staff on federal programs, policies and resources.
Minor (1)
Smaller but real decisions.
- MinorWatsonville City CouncilTue, Oct 13, 4:30 PM· Government & transparency, Taxes, fees & budget· Consent agenda$157,350 more for Harris & Associates on Municipal Services Center upgrades
The council would add work and $157,350 to the contract with Harris & Associates, Inc. for design-build, project management and environmental documents for improvements at the Municipal Services Center, raising the total to $485,151 and extending the term from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027.
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