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Topics getting the most attention in Santa Cruz public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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Soda Tax Lawsuit

That soda tax you might have heard about is now facing a legal challenge. A lawsuit has been filed, and it's putting the whole tax on hold while the courts decide its fate.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 30, 2025

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Property Taxes

Ever wonder where your Santa Cruz property tax dollars actually go? This breakdown explains the basics of how the county collects and spends your money, so you're in the know.

1 mentionLast discussed Nov 9, 2023

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Rental Costs

Santa Cruz County is now the most expensive place to rent in the US, beating out San Francisco. This means renters in the area are facing even higher costs than before.

1 mentionLast discussed Jun 28, 2023