Oil and gas / deep-sea mining ballot measure
Santa Cruz County
Summary
Supervisor Cummings reported personally testifying against dismantling the California Coastal Management Program and secured Board participation in the federal offshore lease review process.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county's elections office will run the measure as part of the regular November election; costs weren't broken out separately.
Coastal communities and the Monterey Bay economy benefit from continued coastal protection.
Industry interests could face stricter local permitting rules if the measure passes.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Aug 11, 2026
Supervisor Cummings reported personally testifying against dismantling the California Coastal Management Program and secured Board participation in the federal offshore lease review process.
Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting - Jun 9, 2026
Voters will decide in November whether to amend county rules on oil and gas and deep-sea mining onshore support facilities. The Board put the question on the November 3, 2026 ballot after extensive public testimony.
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