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Council reports closed‑session outcomes; names Cassie Bronson city attorney‑designate
Summary
After a marathon closed session, the Santa Cruz City Council reported out liability claims and property negotiations, received updates on litigation and labor bargaining, and unanimously approved naming Cassie Bronson as the city attorney successor effective Jan. 1, 2026.
The Santa Cruz City Council completed a lengthy closed session and on returning to open session reported on several matters, including liability claims, real‑property negotiations, labor bargaining and a public‑employment appointment.
City Attorney David Condotti told the council the closed session covered liability claims by several individuals (listed in the closed‑session report), three real‑property negotiations (including 1520 K‑2 Pacific Avenue and 57 Municipal Wharf), one item of significant exposure to anticipated litigation, and an existing lawsuit titled Capaldo and DeCock v.…
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