Tag: Derek Timm
Local scout troop marks historic event
Local scouts in Troop 614 marked an historic event in the pre-dawn hours of Feb 1 as a dozen young women were allowed to join the Boy Scouts of America for the first time and participated in a flag raising ceremony.
Derek Timm and Jim Reed elected to Scotts Valley City Council
Although the vote count is yet to be certified, Derek Timm, a newcomer to the Scotts Valley City Council, received the most votes in a three-way race with two incumbents seeking reelection. Jim Reed, a long-term incumbent and current mayor, came in second. Stephany Aguilar, after more than 20 years of distinguished service on the council, was unable to successfully defend her seat.
President of SVEF runs for city council
Scotts Valley City Council race is shaping up to be between two incumbent city council members and a political newcomer. Scotts Valley resident Derek Timm will be running against current city council member Stephanie Aguilar and Mayor Jim Reed for one of two available seats in this year’s election.
Parcel Tax on November ballot, community supporters start ‘Save Our Schools’...
For the second time in eight years, Scotts Valley Unified School District finds itself in a similar position—poised to ask the community to support a tax measure to prevent further cuts to our award-winning schools due to insufficient state funding.
$140 Million Affordable Housing Bond on the November ballot
Last week the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors approved a $140 million bond measure for affordable housing to be included on the ballot for the November 6 General Election.
SVUSD: on planning for a parcel tax measure
The pain of preparing to cut eight full-time equivalent teaching positions in the Scotts Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) next year seemed to make the “rubber hit the road” in planning for a parcel tax measure on the November ballot , according to District Superintendent Tanya Krause.
Honoring those who give back
The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the recipients of their annual awards — including a Navy veteran, new favorite spot for Greek food and two community leaders who have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for local causes.
News Briefs | Published May 23, 2025
SLV Rotary’s food drive supports Valley Churches
San Lorenzo Valley Rotary Club is sponsoring a Spring Feeding Food Drive for Valley Churches United, with the...
