
Christopher Neely
Politics and Policy Reporter at Lookout Santa Cruz
man about town for @LookoutSCruz. send a note: chris(at)lookoutlocal(dot)com.
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3 days ago |
lookout.co | Christopher Neely
Quick Take After fielding heavy criticism over the past several years, Santa Cruz County's planning division is considering a major overhaul of its processes. When a third-party consultant concluded in March that a “culture of no” pervades Santa Cruz County’s planning division, it confirmed the opinions of many who have navigated the county’s building permit process over the years.
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4 days ago |
lookout.co | Christopher Neely
Quick Take After more than eight years leading Santa Cruz County through disasters, budget battles and political shifts, CEO Carlos Palacios prepares to retire, reflecting on service, sacrifice — and what comes next. Last week, Carlos Palacios, Santa Cruz County government’s top executive, announced he would retire in December.
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1 week ago |
lookout.co | Christopher Neely
Quick Take As Carlos Palacios steps down from his post as Santa Cruz County's executive officer, a national search will begin for his replacement. Although the news seemed abrupt on Thursday that Carlos Palacios, Santa Cruz County’s top government executive, was retiring after nearly a decade at the helm, it didn’t surprise local lawmakers or officials.
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1 week ago |
lookout.co | Christopher Neely
Quick Take Carlos Palacios, Santa Cruz County's top government executive, will retire in December after nearly a decade at the helm. Carlos Palacios, Santa Cruz County’s top bureaucrat, announced Thursday that he will step from his post as county executive officer in December after eight years at the helm.
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1 week ago |
buff.ly | Christopher Neely
Quick Take Carlos Palacios, Santa Cruz County's top government executive, will retire in December after nearly a decade at the helm. Carlos Palacios, Santa Cruz County’s top bureaucrat, announced Thursday that he will step from his post as county executive officer in December after eight years at the helm.
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