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Voters in San Lorenzo Valley Water District in November will decide whether to reverse a recent water bill hike and cap some future charges with #MeasureU. How are you voting? Still deciding? Learn more with our free local election guide 👇.

Scotts Valley Fire Protection District voters will consider approval of $24.5 million in bonds with #MeasureS, which could fund station repair or build new ones; repair or replace admin. offices; and more. Visit our free election guide to learn more 👇.

Voters in the Central Fire District, which includes much of mid-Santa Cruz County, will decide whether to approve $221 million in bonds with Measure R. How are you voting? Need more info? Visit our election guide for more info on #MeasureR 👇.

Voters in Scotts Valley Unified School District will decide whether to approve $85 million in bonds for playgrounds, infrastructure and more facilities in the district. How are you voting? Or need more info still? Visit our election guide on #MeasureO 👇.

Voters in Live Oak School District will consider whether to approve $45 million in bonds with Measure N in the Nov. 5, 2024 election. How are you voting? Or visit our election guide for more voter info on #MeasureN 👇 .

Voters in Pajaro Valley Unified School District will decide whether to approve $315 million in bonds to help repair and upgrade the district’s 35 schools. Check out our local election guide with all your #MeasureM questions answered 👇.

If voters pass Measure Z, the city of Santa Cruz could collect ~$1.3 million annually from soda distributors. If the full tax is passed on to shoppers, a 12-oz soda would be 24 cents more. Haven't voted yet? Read our in-depth voting guide on #MeasureZ 👇.

City council members, county supervisors and local measures are up for your vote in this year's local ballot. View how to register to vote or read our election guide at #santacruz #watsonville #elections #localnews #voting #santacruzcounty

¿Estás registrada/o/e para votar? Las elecciones de Watsonville son este noviembre, y el poder de influir en el alquiler, el tráfico, el cambio climático, y las cuestiones de inmigración están en la boleta electoral. Regístrese en el siguiente enlace! 👇.

Our team spent the summer talking to fellow students about what's hardest about Santa Cruz County life. We heard a lot about rent, traffic, climate, and immigration ✍️. Candidates this Nov. have control over these issues. We're going to press them + report back. Follow for more!

Do you know how you're voting? 🤔 . Our team's 20-somethings are making a guide for student voters who attend Cabrillo and other local colleges and schools. Follow our Instagram account @watsonvilleelectionguide for all the info you need this Nov :) 👇.

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