Difference between revisions of "Santa Cruz County"
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| − | [https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/ '''Santa Cruz County'''] was created in 1850 (briefly named "Branciforte County"), following California statehood. A northern section was split off in 1856 to become part of San Mateo County. | + | [https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/ '''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== | ==Officials== | ||
The county is governed by a [https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Government/BoardofSupervisors.aspx Board of Supervisors]. | The county is governed by a [https://www.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/Government/BoardofSupervisors.aspx Board of Supervisors]. | ||
| + | * [https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/134097#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0 Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors,1852-2015] | ||
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| + | ==Facilities== | ||
| + | * The [https://www.santacruzcounty.us/ Santa Cruz County Government Center] | ||
| + | * The [https://www.santacruz.courts.ca.gov/ Superior Court of Santa Cruz] | ||
| + | * The [https://www.santacruzhealth.org/|Emeline Avenue Complex]] (includes Health Services and many other 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) | ||
| + | * [[:Category:County parks|County parks]] | ||
==Elections== | ==Elections== | ||
The first county elections were held in 1852. Registered voter rolls were published prior to elections. | The first county elections were held in 1852. Registered voter rolls were published prior to elections. | ||
| + | * [https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/134110#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0 Voters Poll List of 1850] | ||
* [https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/135568#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0 Great Register of 1890] | * [https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/135568#?c=0&m=0&s=0&cv=0 Great Register of 1890] | ||
[[Category:Government]] | [[Category:Government]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Places]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Wikipedia]] | ||
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.
