Public Records Request
The City of Santa Cruz understands and supports the public's right to access the public records created and maintained by the City in the course of their normal business. It is the goal of the City to provide service in a transparent manner which includes timely access to records in accordance with the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 7920-7931).
For all other records, please submit a Public Records Request by completing the following form.
- To enable staff to respond to your request as efficiently as possible, please include:
- The date range for the records
- The department that holds the records (if known)
- The types of records, including any important and pertinent keywords
Please note: Public Records Act Requests may be submitted via the below form, by email, or by a hard copy form available at the City Clerk's Office located at 809 Center Street, Room 8. Requests submitted after 5:00 p.m. on a business day, Saturday, Sunday, or holiday will be processed as received on the next open business day. The 10-day response period begins when the request is received. You will be notified in writing within those ten (10) days as to whether the City of Santa Cruz will have records responsive to your request. Physical copies of records are .25 a page.
If you have any questions, please contact City Clerk Bonnie Bush at bbush@santacruzca.gov.
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