Christopher Neely is a freelance writer specializing in the energy industry and local news in Santa Cruz, California. His work has been featured in publications such as Lookout Local, Monterey County Weekly, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and Cruising World Magazine. With a focus on local issues and community reporting, Christopher provides in-depth coverage of topics ranging from politics and government to environmental concerns and infrastructure projects.
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Christopher Neely's articles predominantly focus on local politics and government announcements in Santa Cruz, California. His coverage also includes legal policy regulations and evolving stories related to weather. If you are reaching out to him, consider providing insights or commentary on local political decisions, infrastructure projects, housing policies, water issues, and other topics relevant to Santa Cruz County. Additionally, offering expert analysis of the impact of weather-related events on the region could be well-received by Christopher Neely for potential coverage in his articles.
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By: Christopher Neely
More than four years after the CZU wildfire, Santa Cruz County plans to phase out its partnership with 4Leaf, the firm praised for streamlining rebuild permits for fire victims. While officials promise continuity, residents fear a return to bureaucratic delays.
By: Christopher Neely
Santa Cruz County supervisors voted Tuesday to end a costly third-party contract for wildfire rebuild permitting, shifting responsibilities to a county staff who said they were already stretched. With hundreds of homes still unfinished, questions linger about whether the county can handle the workload without derailing recovery for CZU fire victims.
By: Christopher Neely
For the first time in decades, Scotts Valley is set to host a 100% affordable housing complex. Yet local leaders are at odds with state mandates, decrying the project’s demolition of one of the few commercial spaces in Scotts Valley with the amenities necessary to attract high-tech tenants.
By: Max Chun, Christopher Neely
A tornado touched down in Scotts Valley Saturday afternoon, damaging cars and bringing down trees and utility poles, and closing Mount Hermon Road to traffic.
By: Christopher Neely
As Workbench's public profile has ballooned over the past year, CEO Tim Gordin has become the developer-of-the-moment in Santa Cruz County. Amid growing scrutiny over his dual role of developer and county planning commissioner, Gordin resigned from the commission in November.
By: Christopher Neely
Go inside Santa Cruz County politics & policy with Lookout correspondent Christopher Neely.
By: Christopher Neely
The Clocktower Center proposal in downtown Santa Cruz has been downsized, but tensions remain. While some praise its potential to address a housing shortage, critics argue it’s still too tall, too disruptive, and woefully lacking in parking.
As 2025 dawns, election results — not campaigns — promise to shape Santa Cruz County's future. From Donald Trump's White House return to transformative local projects, shifting political alliances, and new leadership challenges, the year ahead could redefine our communities.
Go inside Santa Cruz County politics & policy with Lookout correspondent Christopher Neely.
By: Christopher Neely
Over the last three years, now former county supervisor Zach Friend's future has been somewhat of a local curiosity.
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