Alex Posada, Mark van de Kamp recognized as 'heart of service' by City Council The impact of longtime city employees Alex Posada and Mark van de Kamp was recognized Tuesday by the city council ahead of their retirements, with council members saying they exemplified

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Santa Maria posts year‑end surplus but city faces structural deficit; staff to return with action items Finance director reported the city closed fiscal year 2024–25 with higher revenues and lower expenditures than budgeted, avoiding previously planned reserve draws, but staff warned of a $16–24M structural gap ahead and will return Jan. 20 with action items and a Q1 update.

Santa Maria ended the fiscal year with a surprising surplus, but looming structural deficits could challenge the city's financial future.

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Santa Maria enhances meeting access with online streaming and closed captioning services Residents can now participate in city meetings remotely with closed captioning options available.

Santa Maria is breaking down barriers with expanded online access to City Council meetings, featuring closed captioning in English and Spanish for all residents!

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