Care Not Cages County Budget 101

Thursday • May 28 • 6:00 – 8:00 PM  • Wheelchair accessible  • Free
In-PersonBranciforte Branch Library230 Gault StSanta Cruz


A THRIVING community is a SAFER community!

You’re invited to come learn about the Santa Cruz County budget for 2026-2027, and how you can help decide how Santa Cruz County spends your taxes.

Care Not Cages, a collaboration between MILPA and Showing Up for Racial Justice Santa Cruz County, has been working to advocate for an investment in prevention, community-based solutions, housing and public health services in our county.

When: Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6-8pm (doors open at 5:45pm)

Where: Branciforte Branch Library, 230 Gault St., Santa Cruz CA 95062

Snacks will be provided!

We also encourage you to attend the upcoming county budget hearings and review the county budget website: santacruzcountyca.gov/VisionSantaCruz/Budget.aspx

Register here!


Hosted by Care Not Cages, a collaboration with MILPA and SURJ Santa Cruz County