Board approves concept to modernize county emergency services code; second reading set for Nov. 18

Nov 5, 2025

Supervisors voted Nov. 4 to approve in concept a set of amendments to County Code chapter 2.26 to align emergency authorities with state/federal standards, clarify the roles of the county executive and the emergency management director, and add abatement powers for public health threats. Staff will publish required notice and return the ord

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The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 4 approved in concept proposed amendments to County Code chapter 2.26 governing emergency services and scheduled a second reading and final adoption on Nov. 18.

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