The General Election is November 8, but for the elected public officials in four districts, two water districts, one recreation district and two school districts, there will be no votes. All 22 candidates for offices in these districts in Boulder Creek, Scotts Valley, Felton and Ben Lomond were “appointed in lieu of election” this week, because there were no opponents.

Scotts Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees

Two former three-time mayors and one current mayor, with a combined 40 years’ of experience. That’s the task two political newcomers have taken on in this fall’s Scotts Valley City Council elections.

The community fundraising event at Joe’s Bar in Boulder Creek on July 27 raised more than $4,300 to help the family that operated the Trout Farm Inn destroyed by fire June 5, according to organizers.

 Jenny Haruyama, Scotts Valley’s new city manager who began work July 18, moved her family to the city last weekend.

Scotts Valley Superintendent of Schools Tanya Krause on Monday, August 1, sent this email district parents.