Difference between revisions of "Santa Cruz County"
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* The [https://www.scparks.com/Home/FindaProgram/Aquatics/SimpkinsFamilySwimCenter.aspx Live Oak Community Center & Simpkins Family Swim Center] (and County Parks & Rec offices) | * The [https://www.scparks.com/Home/FindaProgram/Aquatics/SimpkinsFamilySwimCenter.aspx Live Oak Community Center & Simpkins Family Swim Center] (and County Parks & Rec offices) | ||
* [https://www.scsheriff.com/Home/Locations.aspx Santa Cruz County Sheriff] (includes several offices and 2 jails) | * [https://www.scsheriff.com/Home/Locations.aspx Santa Cruz County Sheriff] (includes several offices and 2 jails) | ||
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==Elections== | ==Elections== | ||
Latest revision as of 21:44, 13 February 2023
Santa Cruz County was created in 1850 (initially/briefly named "Branciforte County"), following California statehood. A northern section was split off in 1856 to become part of San Mateo County.
Officials
The county is governed by a Board of Supervisors.
Facilities
- The Santa Cruz County Government Center
- The Superior Court of Santa Cruz
- The Avenue Complex] (includes Health Services and many other offices)
- The Live Oak Community Center & Simpkins Family Swim Center (and County Parks & Rec offices)
- Santa Cruz County Sheriff (includes several offices and 2 jails)
- County parks
Elections
The first county elections were held in 1852. Registered voter rolls were published prior to elections.
