SANTA CRUZ >> Ballots for the Nov. 5 election are expected to be mailed this week in Santa Cruz County. 

Santa Cruz Local’s Election Guide has clear, comprehensive candidate comparisons, and the most thorough explanations of Santa Cruz County ballot measures.

The guide has taken the top issues brought forth by the voters, and compressed months of interviews and research into a user-friendly format.

Find side-by-side comparisons on issues like roads, housing, child care and many other topics. 

Compare the candidates for: 

• District 2 Santa Cruz County supervisors: Kristen Brown and Kim De Serpa
• District 5 Santa Cruz County supervisors: Christopher Bradford and Monica Martinez
• Scotts Valley City Council: Seven candidates
• Capitola City Council: Four candidates
• Watsonville City Council District 6: Two candidates 
• Pajaro Valley Unified School District: Six candidates

Find fair, accurate and thorough explanations of 17 local ballot measures, including:

• Measure N – Live Oak school bond
• Measure Q – Santa Cruz County Water and Wildfire parcel tax
• Measure S – Scotts Valley Fire bond
• Measure Y – Capitola sales tax
• Measure Z – City of Santa Cruz soda tax

Information on many more races and ballot measures are in the guide. Look for more updates through October. 

Oct. 21 is the last day to register to vote and receive a mail ballot and voter information guide in the mail. Voters can register and vote as late as election day, Nov. 5.

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