A Santa Cruz Like Me (2021)
“A Santa Cruz Like Me” is a partnership between Ventures and Santa Cruz County to paint a picture of Santa Cruz County’s representative bodies. The effort started as a recognition of the value of a representative government to ensure the diversity of our government reflects the diversity of our region. Different lived experiences can help inform and shape policy and governance to ensure our County is resilient, prosperous, and equitable.
Background
A Santa Cruz Like Me” was inspired by efforts at the state level to ensure the diversity of our government reflects the diversity of our state. The policies our local leaders form and vote on directly affect our communities so it is important that these leaders do in fact reflect the diversity of our County.
As an organization interested in building an equitable economy, Ventures recognizes the value of a representative government and how this can affect economic decisions. This data-driven effort also aligns with Santa Cruz County’s Strategic Plan goals to create a healthy, safe and more affordable community that is culturally diverse, economically inclusive and environmentally vibrant.
Background
A Santa Cruz Like Me” was inspired by efforts at the state level to ensure the diversity of our government reflects the diversity of our state. The policies our local leaders form and vote on directly affect our communities so it is important that these leaders do in fact reflect the diversity of our County.
As an organization interested in building an equitable economy, Ventures recognizes the value of a representative government and how this can affect economic decisions. This data-driven effort also aligns with Santa Cruz County’s Strategic Plan goals to create a healthy, safe and more affordable community that is culturally diverse, economically inclusive and environmentally vibrant.
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A City Like Me: Santa Cruz (2022)
This report is made possible through a partnership between Ventures and the City of Santa Cruz. It expands and complements a similar effort, “A Santa Cruz Like Me,” undertaken in 2021 with the County of Santa Cruz. Both efforts aim to ensure that the diversity of our government reflects the diversity of our region.
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