Politics in Santa Cruz

They say all politics is local, and that’s especially true in Santa Cruz where the political winds and fortunes of the city’s residents and their elected officials are constantly changing. No matter what their political leanings or beliefs, anyone interested in finding out what the local government is doing or considering in terms of legislation can contact local offices for specific details. Santa Cruz politics is a complex entity, demonstrating how competing agendas and causes require citizen support to become the law of the land.