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Steamer Lane Surf Report. About Santa Cruz County. More Information. Santa Cruz. Scotts Valley. Easy riders will love the Looff Carousel , which features real horse hair and a pipe organ. Treat yourself to a classic carnival snack and try your luck at an arcade game before going for a stroll along the wharf. A short mile drive will take you from sandy beaches to shaded sequoia groves.

Take the 3. Home Regional Map Bookmarks. Popular Pages:. Santa Cruz was incorporated in as a town under the laws of the State of California and received its first charter as a city in At that time the city was governed by a Mayor and Common Council consisting of four members.

In , the citizens voted for a new charter designating a Mayor as chief executive and a City Council consisting of seven members. Subsequent charters gave a Mayor and four Commissioners both executive and administrative powers. This charter established a Council-Manager form of government, with a Mayor and six Councilmembers setting policy for the city and a city manager serving as the chief administrator of those policies.

The Charter, with amendments, is still in existence today.