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Santa Cruz is a community rich in heritage with a diverse population and a treasured coastal area of which we are the stewards. The process of maintaining and nurturing the community deserves careful thought, planning, and action. This section contains my views on some of the important issues and challenges facing Santa Cruz, and their solutions.

Click on the name of one of the issues in the list to the right.

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See summaries of question & answer sessions with Ed Porter and local community groups:
Questions & Answers