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Wage-theft ordinance

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Last discussed May 5, 2026.

Public comments (6)

SupportiveLeon McLaughlinMay 5, 2026

An organizer with SAU 521 offered strong support for Item 10, standing in solidarity with trades workers building workforce housing and paving roads.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 21:03 →
SupportiveBrad DeoungMay 5, 2026

A sheet metal worker called the one-page disclosure a no-brainer and challenged opponents to explain in detail why they'd oppose it.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 30:59 →
SupportiveJoseph CarbajalMay 5, 2026

A fourth-generation Santa Cruz resident said wage theft forces him to commute to San Jose daily so his family can afford to live in the county he grew up in.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 33:06 →
SupportiveFrank HewittMay 5, 2026

A business rep for DC 16 said low-bid contracting drives delays, safety violations and taxpayer costs, and urged adoption.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 36:22 →
SupportiveJay AtencioMay 5, 2026

A labor compliance agent said nearly $2.2 million in wages were stolen on Santa Cruz County public works projects and called the ordinance proactive prevention.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 37:58 →
SupportiveVincent TrejoMay 5, 2026

A DC 16 organizer said the ordinance sets a clear standard: follow the law and pay workers properly to do business here.

Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - May 5, 2026 · 39:35 →