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Santa Cruz council votes to join coordination effort opposing federal offshore drilling proposals

5880395 · October 4, 2025
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The City of Santa Cruz voted to join a local coordination effort and to pursue an agreement with Save Our Shores to oppose proposed federal offshore oil leasing; the council directed staff to return within a month with a cooperative agreement and identify short-term funding contributions requested by the county.

The City of Santa Cruz on Sept. 30 voted unanimously to join a local coordination effort to oppose proposed federal offshore oil leasing and related federal actions. The motion also directs staff to return within a month with a cooperative agreement defining the city's role and identify funding sources for county-requested contributions.

Council member Golder moved the item and Council member Tragero seconded. The motion asked staff to "return to city council within a month with a cooperative agreement or the…

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