Politics & Government

City Council Preview: Rent Control to Meet its Maker?

The Capitola City Council has a big decision to make on Thursday night.

The Capitola City Council will meet for the second and final time in August on Thursday evening with several big items on the agenda. The biggest issue, of course, is the likely repeal of rent control, which would hit Surf and Sand Mobile Home Park the hardest. 

The meeting will start at 7 p.m. and should be filled past capacity with mobile home park residents. Check back Friday morning for a full meeting recap

See below the expected highlights of the meeting. 

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  • Nine-year-old Kyle Jack will be recognized for his quick thinking that saved his grandfather's life. .
  • On the Consent Calendar, the council is expected to adopt the new .
  • There will be a public hearing to consider , which could leave many Surf & Sand residents without affordable housing.

To view the full agenda, click here.

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