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Santa Maria Council to receive transit system update, hear Measure U oversight report | Government and Politics | #citycouncil

The Santa Maria City Council will meet in Council Chambers on Tuesday to hear items including an update on the Santa Maria Regional Transit system and the consideration of appointments to multiple community oversight boards. Those boards include the Measure U Citizens Oversight Committee and the Recreation and Parks Commission. The Council will also hear a presentation […]

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Santa Maria City Council opts against in-person translators, continues status quo for meetings | Government and Politics | #citycouncil

The Santa Maria City Council engaged in a lengthy discussion about expanding Spanish language translation at council meetings during its budget hearing Tuesday, ultimately choosing to maintain translation by request instead of offering in-person translation. City staff laid out four options regarding translation of its meetings: maintaining the status quo by continuing translation upon request, adding […]

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Santa Maria City Council approves $140M in capital projects, including sports complex | Government and Politics | #citycouncil

The Santa Maria City Council on Tuesday allocated more than $140 million for projects and improvements over the next two years that range from a new 19-acre sports complex to the expansion of Fire Station No. 1. The council approved the biennial budget for fiscal years 2022-24 in a 3-2 vote, with council members Carlos […]

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