District 4 Council Member· 2022-2026
Scott Newsome
Santa Cruz
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 11
- Total speaking time
- 15:19
- Avg per meeting
- 1:24
- Segments
- 177
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Top issues during term (8)(Environment)
General Plan alignment with Climate Adaptation Plan
Planning work now; actual adaptation projects will carry future costs.
Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation Progress
Planning work now; actual adaptation projects will carry future costs.
Landfill compactor rebuild
$488,854.35 contract for the rebuild.
Mobile recycling service at 200 Harvey West Boulevard
Offshore drilling and deep-sea mining protections
No direct city cost; supporters cite $194.7 million in annual surf-related economic value as what's protected.
Climate Action Plan 2026-2029 workplan
water supply for university expansion
We might have to pay more for water or see our bills go up to fund new water sources.
water quality
It's unclear yet if this will cost you more for your water, but stay tuned.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Newsome was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.
Voting record (3)(Environment)
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