Tag: Budget Sat, March 20, 2010
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More Cuts Ahead for Santa Cruz County
Jan 13, 2010, by Staff NewsSanta Cruz County has a $12.9 million deficit that it must close in the next 18 months. The County’s Chief Executive Susan Mauriello warns that welfare offices and their associated nonprofits can expect to face even deeper cuts than they did last year. In 2009, the county slashed its budget by 6 percent
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Time for Sensible Budget Solutions
Jan 13, 2010, by Bill Monning Opinion
Despite a collegial tone in his State of the State message, Gov. Schwarzenegger followed with a “slash and burn” budget proposal two days later. With a theme of “jobs, jobs and more jobs,” the governor seeks to reconcile a projected $21 billion deficit over the next 18 months by cutting safety net programs that create and protect jobs. In addition, the proposed budget inappropriately juxtaposes economic growth against hard-fought environmental protections and public transit programs.
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Santa Cruz Drop-In Center to Close
Sep 04, 2009, by Jessica Lussenhop Community
After ten years, Santa Cruz AIDS Project is forced to shutter its Front Street drop-in center.
