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.

• 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.

• 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.

• MinorCounty Board of Ed County Board of EducationThu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM· Schools & youth, Government & transparency· Consent agenda
  Board asked to declare equipment surplus and dispose of it

  The board would declare listed County Office of Education equipment surplus and approve its disposal.

• MinorCounty Board of Ed County Board of EducationThu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM· Schools & youth, Government & transparency
  Murry Schekman named as nominee for Personnel Commission seat

  The board will be told of, and publicly announce, the intended joint appointee Murry Schekman to fill a Personnel Commission vacancy that begins December 1, 2026.