Politics & Government

PATCH POLL: Should Santa Cruz Cut Money for Police, Fire and Tourism While Raising Parking and Hotel Taxes?

What do you think of this proposal, which comes before the City Council Tuesday at 3 p.m.?

Will cutting the police and security forces who are keeping downtown safer hurt the city or help save needed dollars?

Will chopping $367,000 used to promote the city's tourism help or hurt?

Vote in the poll here. Read more about the issue below.

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