City of Santa Cruz

The Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the City Council. 

• Courtney Barrett

• Ilene Feinman

• Laura Knobel

• Danielle Long

• Andrea Ludwick

• Karen Madura

• Anissa Novak 

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of February, March, May, August, September, and November at 6:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers,  809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. 

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Accessibility of all online Advisory Body agenda packets, minutes and audio files is available from any Advisory Body webpage to enable easier public access to posted meeting information. Should you have questions please contact City Clerk Administrator Bonnie Bush at bbush@cityofsantacruz.com or (831) 420-5035.

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