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Santa Cruz County launches coordinated effort to oppose new offshore oil and mineral leasing
Summary
The Board authorized a relaunch of a local government coordination program opposing offshore oil and mineral drilling; supervisors attached minerals to the scope and the motion passed unanimously after public support from Save Our Shores and local environmental groups.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on June 24 approved a motion to relaunch a local government coordination effort opposing new offshore oil and deep‑sea mineral leasing, directing staff to coordinate with community partners and other jurisdictions.
Supervisor Manu Cummings, who introduced the item, asked the board to extend the scope to include offshore mineral extraction as well as oil and gas. "In addition to oil, the…
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