We will meet on the steps of the Santa Cruz County Government Center at 7.45am:
This is the southern of the two connected buildings, the other (next to Water St.) is the courthouse.
Do not bring a knife, or any object that could be construed as a weapon, as you will be crossing over into the courthouse, and will need to go through security for that.
Students will divide into groups of three. Using public documents and databases, you will search for the information listed below. Note: there is a large information board just inside the fron door, which should help you locate the offices you need to visit. In some of these offices, you will find (aging) computer terminals that you can use to search for the information you need. In others, you will need to ask the staff. At all points, don’t hestitate to ask staff if you need help!
In some cases, information may not be available. If so, give your best explanation of why you couldn’t find it, and whether it might be available for another source. That counts as a completed answer; a blank space on the form does not.
Be careful with name variants. Does the official have a longer full name than the one they commonly use? Have you confused them with another citizen with the same name?
We will meet on the front steps again at 9.30am, when you can hand me your completed forms.
Santa Cruz City Mayor Cynthia Chase
Santa Cruz County Supervisor Zach Friend
Santa Cruz County Supervisor John Leopold
Santa Cruz City Vice Mayor David Terrazas
If you finish before time, start on a second official!