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Supervisors approve ‘core investments’ grants package despite dissent from two members
Summary
The board approved a package of community 'core investments' contracts funded through discretionary county funds, but the item drew protests from some supervisors who argued the money should go to more basic safety‑net needs amid uncertain state and federal funding. Two supervisors formally recorded no votes on the item.
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a set of discretionary contracts and community grants—referred to by staff and in public testimony as "core investments"—during the consent agenda at its June 3 budget hearing, but the measure drew public and supervisory debate.
Supervisor Cummings registered concerns and initially announced a no vote before discussing the matter with colleagues. Supervisor Koenig said some contracts were "great" but not all were priorities in the current fiscal environment. After…
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