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‘It takes over your life’: County CEO Carlos Palacios on duty, disaster and the decision to step down
After more than eight years leading Santa Cruz County through disasters, budget battles and political shifts, CEO Carlos ...
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Santa Cruz County Executive Officer Carlos Palacios to retire in December
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors announced Thursday that County Executive Officer Carlos Palacios will retire at the end of this year after almost a decade in the role and nearly 40 years of ...
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County planning department resolves to overcome its ‘culture of no’
After fielding heavy criticism over the past several years, Santa Cruz County's planning division is considering a major ...
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Editorial | Mike Rotkin’s legacy and the service of Carlos Palacios
This past week came the news of two departures, Mike Rotkin from this life and Carlos Palacios at year’s end from his ...
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Santa Cruz County CEO Carlos Palacios retiring after decade of leadership - KSBW Channel 8
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors announced on June 19 that County Executive Officer Carlos J. Palacios will retire in December 2025, after nearly 10 years of service.