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My last couple of columns were on the sometimes uneasy relationship between landlords and tenants.

“Get Santa Cruz County Moving” is the motto of the aggressive and well-funded campaign to build voter support for an additional half-cent (on a dollar) sales tax to fund more than a half-billion dollars in transportation improvements over the next 30 years.

NEW! Santa Cruz County and the City of Santa Cruz collect a 7 percent tax on marijuana sales. which could generate millions in tax revenue once recreational pot becomes legal Jan.1. The City of Scotts Valley does not allow marijuana dispensaries in its city limits. Do you think Scotts Valley should allow marijuana dispensaries, to help pay for city services? Participate it in our brief survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6DXWDTP

As Supervisor of the 5th District, I am concerned with the health and welfare of all my constituents. Several years ago, when I learned of the ongoing water crisis in Lompico, I convened stakeholders to find the most viable solution. After much research, it was determined that consolidation of the Lompico Water District into the San Lorenzo Valley Water District is the best answer.

Andrew John Milligan, a 7-pound 13-ounce boy, was born to Heidi Mae Greenspon and William John Milligan of Felton at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He was born at 9:34 p.m. on March 17, 2015.

Ethan Wesley Burke, an 8-pound 15-ounce boy, was born to Heather (Wick) and Peter Burke of Santa Cruz at Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz. He was born at 7:32 p.m. on Aug. 23, 2014.

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