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End of an Era & New Beginnings for Scotts Valley Read the November 2025 Mayor's Column from Mayor Derek Timm Read on... 2025-2026 Q1 Strategic Plan Update The Quarter 1 Results from the City of Scotts Valley's 2025-26 Strategic Work Plan are available now to the public. Read on... Notice of Availability of a Draft EIR for Public Review The City of Scotts is Valley is excited to announce the release of the Public Draft EIR for the Town Center Specific Plan. Read on... Scotts Valley moves forward together Read Mayor Derek Timm's September 2025 Mayor's Column Read on... Culture, Connection, and Community Progress in Scotts Valley Check out the August Mayor's Column from Mayor Derek Timm! Read on... Fun and Fire Safety This Summer in Scotts Valley In the July edition of the Mayor's Column, Mayor Timm highlights summer offerings in Scotts Valley and puts the spotlight on some of our local businesses that can help you meet all your summer needs! Read on... Your Summer Playlist Starts Here In the June Edition of the Mayor's Column, Mayor Timm highlights the range of summer offerings in Scotts Valley! Read on... 2024 Tornado On Saturday, December 14, 2024, a tornado struck Scotts Valley, causing significant damage and several injuries. Read on for next steps if you were effected by this incident. Read on... Scotts Valley City Council Provides Preliminary Direction Regarding Scotts Valley Drive Improvements Press release regarding Scotts Valley City Council's Preliminary Direction Regarding Scotts Valley Drive Improvements. Read on... Mayor Lind's May Message Mayor Lind discusses the Scotts Valley Drive sinkhole in this edition of her Mayor's Message. Read on... Mayor Lind's April Message In her April Message, Mayor Lind discusses updates to various projects around town. Read on... Mayor Lind's March Message Mayor Lind discusses how public safety begins with relationships in the March edition of the Mayor's Message. Read on... 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Home NewsFlash End of an Era & New Beginnings for Scotts Valley News Flash End of an Era & New Beginnings for Scotts Valley Home - Spotlights Posted on November 06, 2025 This month marks the end of an era in Scotts Valley. For as long as I can remember, the name Walpole has been synonymous with the Scotts Valley Police Department. Steve Walpole Sr. once led our department as Chief, and in 2017 his son, Chief Steve Walpole Jr., followed in his father’s footsteps. After 30 years in law enforcement and eight years leading our department, Chief Walpole is retiring. Chief Walpole has been a steady and compassionate leader who guided our city through some of the most challenging times in recent memory — from the COVID-19 pandemic to the citywide evacuation during the CZU Lightning Complex Fire and even the first-ever tornado to touch down in Scotts Valley. He restarted the Police K9 Program after a 30-year hiatus, launched the Police Explorer Program for high school students interested in law enforcement, and implemented the department’s first body camera and in-car video systems to strengthen accountability and transparency. Beyond the badge, Steve is a lifelong Scotts Valley resident who has always led with heart. He’s proud of the men and women who serve alongside him and of the community he’s protected for decades. While he’s retiring from the force, he plans to stay right here at home, continuing to volunteer and give back. I want to personally thank him for his many years of dedicated service and leadership. As we turn the page, I’m pleased to welcome Interim Chief Jayson Rutherford, a 27-year veteran of the department, who will carry on that strong tradition of service and community partnership that defines our Scotts Valley Police. At City Hall, we also welcomed a new face to the dais. Greg Wimp was recently sworn in to complete the remainder of Councilmember Allan Timms’ term. Greg jumped right in — and by “right in,” I mean literally. He took third place in the inaugural Scotts Valley 5K Trail Run through the Glenwood Preserve just days after joining the Council. Hats off to our Parks & Recreation Department for putting together such a fantastic community event. It was great to see so many participants out enjoying our trails. I did my best to keep up, but I couldn’t quite match Greg’s pace on those hills! There’s more good news to share. After years of dreaming and planning, we’re finally moving forward with the Al Shugart Dog Park. This project, made possible through a generous land donation by the late Seagate founder Al Shugart, has been on the community’s wish list for a long time. The updated design will be presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission on November 10 at 6 p.m. at City Hall. This will be an exciting new gathering spot for residents — and their four-legged friends. Our Pavement Maintenance Project is also wrapping up this week. The traffic signal loops and striping are complete, and crews are finishing up utility box adjustments. It’s great to see smoother roads throughout town. This year’s work covered over 12 lane miles of our most heavily traveled and cost-effective segments. While we couldn’t reach every street, road repair remains one of the Council’s top priorities in upcoming budget cycles. At Skypark, the Big Kids Playground renovation is underway and expected to be completed by Thanksgiving. This project was made possible through a congressional earmark from Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, and I’m excited to see it come to life. The Parks & Recreation team listened to community input and is proud to soon debut a modern play area for local families. The basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts have also just been resurfaced and look fantastic — a great reason to get outside and enjoy the fall weather. Our Police Department has also been busy promoting safety in the community. Next week, officers will give e-bike safety presentations at Scotts Valley High School covering helmets, equipment safety, rules of the road, and e-bike regulations. Earlier this year, they partnered with Safe Routes to School for a similar program at our middle school. The department also conducted 40 hours of targeted pedestrian and e-bike enforcement, resulting in fewer violations and complaints, thanks to a mix of education, enforcement, and towing of illegal e-motorcycles. Finally, the City of Scotts Valley will soon be installing 32 new beverage container recycling bins and four water refill stations throughout town, along with an education campaign to help increase recycling and reduce waste made possible with a grant from CalRecycle. And don’t miss Scotts Valley Recreation’s 2nd Annual Fall Bake-Off & Festival on Saturday, November 8, from 12–3 p.m. at the Community Center. This free event features live music, food, crafts, artisans, games, pumpkins, face painting, and of course, the bake-off competition. In this month of giving, there is a lot to be thankful for here in Scotts Valley. 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Home Your Government Departments City Administration Elections Elections The City Clerk conducts and administers Municipal Elections, which are consolidated with the Santa Cruz County Elections Department. For additional current and past election information, please visit the Santa Cruz County Elections Department on the Votes Count website . The City’s Municipal elections are held the first Tuesday of November in each even-numbered year. City Council Members serve four-year staggered terms. Registering to Vote Registering to vote is easier than ever. Use the Secretary of State Online Voter Registration website to register.  NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ELECTION A General Municipal Election will be held in the City of Scotts Valley on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the following: Two (2) City Council Member seats – with a four-year (4) term to expire in November 2030  The Incumbent is Derek Timm, and the Appointed Incumbent is Greg Wimp The Candidate nomination period will be July 13 to August 7, 2026 (or extended to August 12 if an Incumbent does not file) Nomination Papers may be obtained from the City Clerk at Scotts Valley City Hall, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Appointments to obtain nomination papers can be made with the City Clerk ([email protected] or 831-440-5608) between the dates of July 13 and August 7 (or extended to August 12 if an Incumbent does not file). Appointments will be accepted Tuesday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM) California elections officials will mail a ballot to all registered voters in early October. In addition, voter service centers will be established and open in October 2026 through Tuesday, November 3, 2026 The names of the qualified candidates for election for the two City Council seats will be posted here after the close of the nomination period View the published Notice of Election (this will be linked when it is published)  View the election resolutions (these will be linked after City Council adoption The Candidate Information Night is typically held in June. We will post the date on the website, on the City's social media channels, and in the City's newsletter. Please direct any election questions to the City Clerk at [email protected] . CANDIDATES FOR NOVEMBER 3, 2026 ELECTION Name (in alpha order by last name) *designates an incumbent 501 Submitted Nomination Papers Issued Nomination Papers Filed Qualified Email Address Candidate Statement Candidates’ Statements Pursuant to Section 13313 of the Elections Code, the City Clerk shall make a copy of the candidate statement available for public examination in the City elections official's office for a period of ten (10) calendar days immediately following the deadline  for submission of those materials. Original documents will be on public display at the City Clerk’s Office, 1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, and on the website. Election 2026 Results The resolution declaring the results of the election will be posted after City Council adoption. PRIOR ELECTION INFORMATION November 8, 2022 November 5, 2024 Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Filings Committee Campaign Statements (Form 460) Candidate controlled committees use the Recipient Committee Campaign Statement (Form 460) to report campaign activity for all semi-annual, pre-election, and supplemental pre-election statements. Please visit the Fair Political Practices Website for information about who needs to file and forms needed. Agency Report of Public Official Appointments (Form 806) (PDF) This form is used to report additional compensation that officials receive when appointing themselves to positions on committees, boards or commissions of a public agency, special district, and joint powers agency or authority. For example, a city councilmember may be appointed to serve as the city’s representative on a joint powers insurance authority or a metropolitan planning organization or mayor. (Regulation 18705.5, amended 03.2012) Each agency must post on its website a single Form 806 which lists all the paid appointed positions. When there is a change in compensation or a new appointment, the Form 806 is updated to reflect the change. The form must be updated promptly as changes occur. Statement of Economic Interest Form (Form 700) The Political Reform Act (Gov. Code Sections 81000- 91014) requires most state and local government officials and employees to publicly disclose their personal assets and income. They also must disqualify themselves from participating in decisions that may affect their personal economic interests. The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) is the state agency responsible for issuing the attached Statement of Economic Interests, Form 700, and for interpreting the law’s provisions. 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Home NewsFlash 2024 Tornado News Flash 2024 Tornado Home - Spotlights Posted on December 20, 2024 On Saturday, December 14, 2024, a tornado struck Scotts Valley, causing significant damage and several injuries. While we are deeply saddened by the impact of this event, we are incredibly grateful that the destruction was not worse. Our community has shown incredible strength, and we are thankful for the outpouring of support. We will continue to update the community as we recover.  In response to the damage, City Manager LaGoe has declared a state of emergency, which was officially ratified by the City Council on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, making City Manager LaGoe the Director of Civil Defense and Disaster. We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our Public Works Department, Scotts Valley Police Department, Scotts Valley Fire Department, California Highway Patrol (CHP), and PG&E. City staff worked tirelessly throughout the weekend and into Monday to clear debris, restore safety, and ensure the well-being of our residents. 15 street light heads were damaged beyond repair but have already been replaced, restoring normal traffic flow throughout the city. As we continue our recovery efforts, we appreciate your patience and support. For Those Affected by Property Damage If you sustained property damage during the tornado, we encourage you to contact the City at  [email protected] . Please include your name, address, a description of the damage, and an estimate of the repair costs. This information will help us as we work with State and Federal agencies to seek reimbursement for affected property owners. We will continue to update the community as we recover. Stay safe, Scotts Valley! 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A full kitchen with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and serving counters connects to the fireside room creating a versatile serving venue.  A side patio adjoins the main hall and connects to the spacious oak shaded rear grounds.  Rental fees are due at the time reservations are made. Notes on availability:  The Community Center is not available to rent on Sundays. If reservation has more than 50 people or if alcohol is present, then reservation will require one-day event insurance that can be obtained online through  www.thimble.com Click here to read through a guide to obtain insurance at thimble.com Click here for more information on the Community Center! Senior Center:  With a large multi-purpose room that can accommodate up to 150 people, the Senior Center is a perfect location for your next special event, family gathering, conference or meeting. A full kitchen is available for additional charge, and includes a full sized stove with oven, refrigerator, microwave and a serving window. Rental fees are due at the time reservations are made. Notes on availability:  The Senior Center is not available to rent on during Senior Center operating hours. If reservation has more than 50 people or if alcohol is present, then reservation will require one-day event insurance that can be obtained online through  www.thimble.com Click here to read through a guide to obtain insurance at thimble.com Click here for more information on the Senior Center ! [email protected] Phone: 831-438-3251 361 Kings Village Rd.                                           Scotts Valley, Ca 95066 Office Hours:                                               Monday-Thursday:                                           8:00am-12:00pm/1:00pm-4:00pm Friday: Appointment only Don't forget to follow us on social media: #getrec Facility Rental- Outdoors Facility Rentals- Indoors Hosting a Special Event Outdoor Space Use Permit Fee Schedule Activity Guide Home Police Parks & Rec City Council Meetings & Agendas City Staff Directory Video Tour Employment Report a Concern --> Scotts Valley City Hall 1 Civic Center Drive Scotts Valley, CA 95066 Phone: 831-440-5600 Directions Quick Links Strategic Plan City Departments Facility Rentals Scotts Valley History Business Licenses Scotts Valley Emergency Operations Plan /QuickLinks.aspx Site Links Home Site Map Contact Us Accessibility Copyright Notices Privacy Policy /QuickLinks.aspx Powered by CivicPlus® --> Loading Loading Do Not Show Again Close Arrow Left Arrow Right [] Slideshow Left Arrow Slideshow Right Arrow Mayor Lind's May Message • Scotts Valley, CA Skip to Main Content Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.    Website Sign In Search Your Government Doing Business Explore Scotts Valley How Do I... Home NewsFlash Mayor Lind's May Message News Flash Mayor Lind's May Message Home - Spotlights Posted on May 13, 2026 January’s storms hit Scotts Valley hard when at approximately 5:00 PM on January 5 th , Scotts Valley Water District staff detected an abnormal system condition in one of their tanks. Crews were sent to investigate the potential cause in the Scotts Valley Drive and Granite Creek Road area.  Police, Caltrans, and Public Works Maintenance were also called to respond. A sinkhole was found near the sidewalk within the Caltrans right-of-way, adjacent to the traffic signal service cabinet which was undermining the sidewalk and roadway.  A Caltrans traffic signal service cabinet had fallen into the sinkhole interrupting electrical service to the signal network. With the loss of power to the intersection, staff set the signal system to flashing mode utilizing the battery backup system which was eventually replaced with a generator installed by Caltrans that restored the traffic signal network. The effected portion of the roadway was closed to traffic. Scotts Valley residents and those traveling through that intersection are very aware of the size of the construction area and disruption to traffic flow. The City of Scotts Valley worked with a local contractor to make repairs to the road and the sidewalk. As work progressed, the contractor encountered a number of unexpected challenges and subsurface conditions that were not anticipated. Not only did the construction make the local news, but even Twin Lakes Church included the Scotts Valley sinkhole in their Sunday services. During excavation for repairs, crews found unstable sandy soils which required the installation of temporary shoring to support the excavation. During excavation, crews encountered previously undocumented utility lines and a large concrete structure located under the road. The undocumented utility lines are not uncommon in older roadways, but what was interesting was the large concrete structure. Local historian Jay Topping suspects the concrete structure is related to the former Glenwood Highway.   He explained that in the 1920’s the militia from San Francisco Presidio made annual treks through the mountains down the “military highway”. The US Government specially ordered concrete 18-20 inches thick for the Glenwood Highway. The military marched their troupes and heavy artillery from San Francisco Presidio down to Monterey Presidio every year and didn’t want to take the chance of bogging down through the muddy Santa Cruz Mountains.  The below photo was taken by Elvis Frapwell as a young man, provided by Jay Topping. As I met with the Public Works staff for information to write this message, I was told that the main project was going to be completed Friday April 17th and traffic lanes would be reopened. There will be some continued work that will be completed at night. Scotts Valley Water District also has some continued work but do not expect full lane closures and will use traffic flaggers when needed. I was notified Caltrans was scheduled to complete electrical work near the onramp to southbound Highway 17, but this work would be completed between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.   Road information and updates can be found on Caltrans District 5 Social Media platforms: Twitter at: @CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5. Flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control. It was not easy to balance safety and minimize the risk with construction being conducted adjacent to a major intersection. Many questioned the closure of the right turn lane from Granite Creek overpass; however space was needed to protect the workers particularly with the volume of traffic in that area. We know this project created a major disruption and inconvenience for the community and appreciate everyone’s support and patience. Thankfully the work is almost complete and there should be very little further traffic disruptions due to this project. 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Home NewsFlash Mayor Lind's April Message News Flash Mayor Lind's April Message Home - Spotlights Posted on March 31, 2026 Recently there have been many questions about new development in Scotts Valley.  As has been widely reported, the City has worked to meet the requirements of recent State Housing mandates. Many of the new projects have taken advantage of new state law that overrides local control.  Information about current development projects is available on the City’s webpage at: https://www.scottsvalley.gov/242/Current-Projects . With the recent requests for information on this topic, I thought this would be a good opportunity to share some information on current projects in Scotts Valley and The Town Center Project. Many of you have seen the construction of the project at 4575 Scotts Valley Drive, known as the former Seagate building. This project is under construction by Workbench & CRP Affordable Housing and Community Development. The project is a three-story building consisting of 100 affordable multifamily apartment units. The project was approved under AB2011, a California state law that overrides the City’s usual approval process for certain types of housing developments.   As a result, the City Council and Planning Commission were not involved in project’s approval. There were no public hearings, no CEQA review, and no discretionary oversight at the local level.   When this project was first proposed the City Manager and Mayor went to Sacramento to express concerns. State officials warned City staff that any interference with the project would result in severe financial repercussions. The project is expected to be completed in Spring of 2027. Another project under construction is at 4444 Scotts Valley Dr, known as Beverly Gardens, adjacent to Adorable French Bakery. This project is a new 3 story, 25-unit affordable apartment complex. The project is expected to be completed Fall of 2027. This is another project that did not come before City Council or Planning Commission as the developer used the State exceptions to avoid local zoning requirements for affordable housing projects.   The property known as Pinnacle Pass located at 75 Mt. Hermon Road currently includes Inversion Winery and Kissed by an Angel Winery. There have been other businesses on the property. Both wineries host many local events and are a popular part of the community.  The property closed escrow recently and building permits are under review for a 3-story 40-unit affordable apartment building. Both wineries are in the process of trying to relocate. The Sandraya Heights Road Project was a land division that subdivided a 5-acre parcel into 9 single family home lots. Construction is expected to be completed this Fall.  This project includes upper end single family homes on large lots. Many have asked about the Valley Gardens Project. The Developers have met with staff and City Council several times through the years presenting concepts for a housing development on the property. The designs presented included approximately 190 residential units including affordable apartments. The Developer was scheduled to appear before the Planning Commission November 14, 2024, but cancelled that meeting. The property is not currently zoned for residential. The Developer has been working with staff on the details for project. The City’s Town Center Project is also moving forward and will have a minimum of 300 housing units, with both market-rate as well as a significant amount of affordable housing. The Town Center will also include a new Downtown which will house a significant amount of commercial space. The City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a private development partner to develop the project based on the input received from the community.   The following are the high-level requirements for future development: A new Downtown with a commercial area and sense of place Street parking fronting retail, wide sidewalks, bike paths, limited parking lots Community gathering place for special events New public streets and connection between existing surrounding community and the site. 300 housing units minimum with both market rate as well as a significant amount of affordable housing. Proposals will be accepted now through April 24,2026. For more information on the Town Center Project the website is: https://www.scottsvalley.gov/525/The-Town-Center Check out the City of Scotts Valley website at the links provided for more information. 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